Cathedraltown, Markham
Cathedral of the Transfiguration
Three gold onion domes over an open plaza in Markham. I shoot it wide, because the building is the whole point.
Ideal if
"You want scale. A 210 foot gold tower, a stone Byzantine facade, and the two of you standing small and deliberate in the middle of it."
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
Flat paved plaza wraps the building. A short flight of steps leads up to the main doors.
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Permits
Private property
administered by the Slovak Greek Catholic Church Foundation. No photography policy is published. The open grounds are walkable, with no fee reported for casual photos, though this is not official. Organized sessions and ceremonies go through Jesus the King Melkite parish.
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Parking
Free street parking on the Cathedraltown roads that ring the site
No official visitor lot is documented for the grounds. Three liturgies run on Sunday, so it is busiest then. The vacant land next door is a stalled development site, and the city bans street parking during winter snow clearing.
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Travel
35 to 45 min from downtown
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Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
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Frequently Asked
Shooting at Cathedral of the Transfiguration.
Do I need a permit to photograph at Cathedral of the Transfiguration?
Private property, administered by the Slovak Greek Catholic Church Foundation. No photography policy is published. The open grounds are walkable, with no fee reported for casual photos, though this is not official. Organized sessions and ceremonies go through Jesus the King Melkite parish.
Where do we park at Cathedral of the Transfiguration?
Free street parking on the Cathedraltown roads that ring the site. No official visitor lot is documented for the grounds. Three liturgies run on Sunday, so it is busiest then. The vacant land next door is a stalled development site, and the city bans street parking during winter snow clearing.
How much walking is involved at Cathedral of the Transfiguration?
Walking is low. Flat paved plaza wraps the building. A short flight of steps leads up to the main doors.
When is the best time of year for photos at Cathedral of the Transfiguration?
Cathedral of the Transfiguration is at its best in Spring, Summer, and Fall.
How far is Cathedral of the Transfiguration from downtown Toronto?
Cathedral of the Transfiguration is about 35 to 45 min from downtown Toronto.
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