Port Credit, Mississauga
Brueckner Rhododendron Gardens
Eighteen acres of rhododendrons under tall white pines, sloping down to a quiet stretch of Lake Ontario shoreline at the foot of the garden.
Ideal if
"You want rhododendrons at peak colour, usually mid May into early June, then a short walk through the pines to the water for the last light."
The Essentials
What to know before the shoot.
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Walking
Low-Medium
Paved path from the lot to the shoreline, roughly 200 m, plus unpaved side trails and a gentle slope near the water.
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Permits
A City of Mississauga permit is required for wedding and engagement photography in City parks
Casual personal photos need none. Booked through Recreation Customer Service, not the Film Office. Residents book up to 10 months ahead, non residents and commercial up to 2 months.
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Parking
Small City lot off Lakeshore Road West at the Shawnmarr Road lights
with accessible spaces. Capacity is not published and the City calls parking here limited, so arrive early in bloom season. From May 1 to September 30, parking and stopping violations south of Lakeshore Road carry a $100 fine.
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Travel
30 to 45 min from downtown
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Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
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Frequently Asked
Shooting at Brueckner Rhododendron Gardens.
Do I need a permit to photograph at Brueckner Rhododendron Gardens?
A City of Mississauga permit is required for wedding and engagement photography in City parks. Casual personal photos need none. Booked through Recreation Customer Service, not the Film Office. Residents book up to 10 months ahead, non residents and commercial up to 2 months.
Where do we park at Brueckner Rhododendron Gardens?
Small City lot off Lakeshore Road West at the Shawnmarr Road lights, with accessible spaces. Capacity is not published and the City calls parking here limited, so arrive early in bloom season. From May 1 to September 30, parking and stopping violations south of Lakeshore Road carry a $100 fine.
How much walking is involved at Brueckner Rhododendron Gardens?
Walking is low-medium. Paved path from the lot to the shoreline, roughly 200 m, plus unpaved side trails and a gentle slope near the water.
When is the best time of year for photos at Brueckner Rhododendron Gardens?
Brueckner Rhododendron Gardens is at its best in Spring, Summer, and Fall.
How far is Brueckner Rhododendron Gardens from downtown Toronto?
Brueckner Rhododendron Gardens is about 30 to 45 min from downtown Toronto.
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