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Downtown Toronto, Garden District

Allan Gardens Conservatory

Tropical palms under Victorian glass, warm and quiet no matter what Toronto's weather is doing outside.

Allan Gardens Conservatory photography location in Downtown Toronto, Garden District

Ideal if

"You want tropical, Victorian-glasshouse backdrops that work rain, shine, or in deep winter."

Good for CouplesEngagementsPortraitsFamilies
Setting IndoorGardenHistoric

The Essentials

What to know before the shoot.

  1. 01

    Walking

    Low

    Fully accessible indoor paths

  2. 02

    Permits

    Free outdoors

    indoor conservatory shoots require a City of Toronto commercial photography permit

    How to book it

    1. Create the City booking account with both your names on it, yours and your partner's.
    2. Call 416-396-7378. Press 2 for Park Bookings. Give the park, the date, your two hour window and your headcount, and pay by card on the call. I tell you what to ask for. The City line is open Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
    3. Sign and return the emailed confirmation the same day, and bring it with you on the day.

    Read the full walkthrough

    all Toronto photo permits in one table

  3. 03

    Parking

    Metered street parking on Jarvis

    paid lots within a five-minute walk

  4. 04

    Travel

    Downtown

  5. 05

    Season

    Year-round

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Frequently Asked

Shooting at Allan Gardens Conservatory.

Do I need a permit to photograph at Allan Gardens Conservatory?

Free outdoors; indoor conservatory shoots require a City of Toronto commercial photography permit. To book it, create a City of Toronto booking account with both your names on it, then call Client Services, Park Bookings at 416-396-7378 and press 2.

Where do we park at Allan Gardens Conservatory?

Metered street parking on Jarvis, paid lots within a five-minute walk

How much walking is involved at Allan Gardens Conservatory?

Walking is low. Fully accessible indoor paths

When is the best time of year for photos at Allan Gardens Conservatory?

Allan Gardens Conservatory photographs well year-round.

How far is Allan Gardens Conservatory from downtown Toronto?

Allan Gardens Conservatory is in downtown Toronto.

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Let's shoot at Allan Gardens Conservatory.

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