Downtown Toronto, CityPlace
Canoe Landing Park
I still climb the berm for this one. The red canoe that crowned it burned in 2025, but the view it framed is intact, Gardiner below, CityPlace glass behind.
Ideal if
"You want the city itself as the backdrop, glass towers and an elevated overlook, and you would rather stay downtown than drive out for greenery."
Shooting here with me
Pre-wedding sessions from $351.25 → Wedding photography from $1,401.25 →
The Essentials
What to know before the shoot.
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Walking
Low-Medium
Flat paved paths across the park, then a short unpaved climb up the grass berm to the lookout
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Permits
City of Toronto park
Casual handheld photos are free. A permit applies once a shoot needs exclusive use of space or blocks other visitors. Canoe Landing is not on the City's 14 site wedding photography list, so no couple rate is published. Call 416-396-7378 before booking.
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.
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Parking
No lot in the park
Paid street parking is limited to signed sections on Fort York Blvd and Dan Leckie Way, and much of both is No Stopping at all times. Green P lot 302, 545 Lake Shore Blvd W, is a 5 minute walk south, $3.00 per half hour, $24 max. Off leash area closes October 2026 to July 2027.
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Travel
Downtown
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Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
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Want photos at Canoe Landing Park?
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Frequently Asked
Shooting at Canoe Landing Park.
Do I need a permit to photograph at Canoe Landing Park?
City of Toronto park. Casual handheld photos are free. A permit applies once a shoot needs exclusive use of space or blocks other visitors. Canoe Landing is not on the City's 14 site wedding photography list, so no couple rate is published. Call 416-396-7378 before booking. 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 Canoe Landing Park?
No lot in the park. Paid street parking is limited to signed sections on Fort York Blvd and Dan Leckie Way, and much of both is No Stopping at all times. Green P lot 302, 545 Lake Shore Blvd W, is a 5 minute walk south, $3.00 per half hour, $24 max. Off leash area closes October 2026 to July 2027.
How much walking is involved at Canoe Landing Park?
Walking is low-medium. Flat paved paths across the park, then a short unpaved climb up the grass berm to the lookout
When is the best time of year for photos at Canoe Landing Park?
Canoe Landing Park is at its best in Spring, Summer, and Fall.
How far is Canoe Landing Park from downtown Toronto?
Canoe Landing Park is in downtown Toronto.
Ready?
Let's shoot at Canoe Landing Park.
Let's talk about your vision and map the perfect session.