Scarborough, base of the Bluffs
Bluffer's Park and Beach
Masts in the marina basin, open sand past it, and the clay cliffs of the Bluffs standing over the whole park.
Ideal if
"You want sand, boat masts and clay cliffs in one session, and you would rather park at the bottom than climb down. I book this one for sunrise."
Shooting here with me
Pre-wedding sessions from $351.25 → Wedding photography from $1,401.25 →
The Essentials
What to know before the shoot.
- 01
Walking
Low-Medium
Flat park roads and lots, then soft sand. East washroom closed to fall 2027, west washroom open.
- 02
Permits
Casual handheld sessions are treated as everyday park use and are not booked
Bluffer's is not one of the City's 14 named wedding photography sites, so the City publishes no wedding rate for this park. Couples are asked to arrange any booking by phone with Park Bookings.
How to book it
- Create the City booking account with both your names on it, yours and your partner's.
- 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.
- Sign and return the emailed confirmation the same day, and bring it with you on the day.
- 03
Parking
Paid Green P lots at 1 Brimley Road South
Rates are seasonal and set by the Toronto Parking Authority, so check the posted board or pay machine on the day. Some spaces are fenced off for construction work, and the lots fill early on summer weekends.
- 04
Travel
30 to 40 min from downtown
- 05
Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Photograph here
Want photos at Bluffer's Park and Beach?
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Frequently Asked
Shooting at Bluffer's Park and Beach.
Do I need a permit to photograph at Bluffer's Park and Beach?
Casual handheld sessions are treated as everyday park use and are not booked. Bluffer's is not one of the City's 14 named wedding photography sites, so the City publishes no wedding rate for this park. Couples are asked to arrange any booking by phone with Park Bookings. 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 Bluffer's Park and Beach?
Paid Green P lots at 1 Brimley Road South. Rates are seasonal and set by the Toronto Parking Authority, so check the posted board or pay machine on the day. Some spaces are fenced off for construction work, and the lots fill early on summer weekends.
How much walking is involved at Bluffer's Park and Beach?
Walking is low-medium. Flat park roads and lots, then soft sand. East washroom closed to fall 2027, west washroom open.
When is the best time of year for photos at Bluffer's Park and Beach?
Bluffer's Park and Beach is at its best in Spring, Summer, and Fall.
How far is Bluffer's Park and Beach from downtown Toronto?
Bluffer's Park and Beach is about 30 to 40 min from downtown Toronto.
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Let's shoot at Bluffer's Park and Beach.
Let's talk about your vision and map the perfect session.