Caledon, Olde Base Line Road
Cheltenham Badlands
Rust red shale hills rolling away from a boardwalk in Caledon, a landscape that looks like it wandered in from another province.
Ideal if
"You want a backdrop that looks nothing like the rest of the GTA and you are happy shooting from the boardwalk and the trail instead of walking into the hills."
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
About 250 metres of flat sidewalk from the parking lot to the boardwalk
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Permits
No photography permit is issued here
The Ontario Heritage Trust runs the site and does not offer special use permits, so visits are booked through the paid parking reservation like any other. Shooting stays on the sidewalk, trail and boardwalk. Walking on the shale is prohibited and drones are not allowed.
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Parking
Paid parking reservation required through ParkPass
charged per vehicle: 10 dollars plus HST on weekdays or 20 dollars on weekends and holidays for a 90 minute visit, with limited three hour slots at higher rates. Online only, nothing paid on site. Open by reservation from spring to late fall, closed in winter.
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Travel
60 to 75 min from downtown
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Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
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Frequently Asked
Shooting at Cheltenham Badlands.
Do I need a permit to photograph at Cheltenham Badlands?
No photography permit is issued here. The Ontario Heritage Trust runs the site and does not offer special use permits, so visits are booked through the paid parking reservation like any other. Shooting stays on the sidewalk, trail and boardwalk. Walking on the shale is prohibited and drones are not allowed.
Where do we park at Cheltenham Badlands?
Paid parking reservation required through ParkPass, charged per vehicle: 10 dollars plus HST on weekdays or 20 dollars on weekends and holidays for a 90 minute visit, with limited three hour slots at higher rates. Online only, nothing paid on site. Open by reservation from spring to late fall, closed in winter.
How much walking is involved at Cheltenham Badlands?
Walking is low. About 250 metres of flat sidewalk from the parking lot to the boardwalk
When is the best time of year for photos at Cheltenham Badlands?
Cheltenham Badlands is at its best in Spring, Summer, and Fall.
How far is Cheltenham Badlands from downtown Toronto?
Cheltenham Badlands is about 60 to 75 min from downtown Toronto.
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Let's shoot at Cheltenham Badlands.
Let's talk about your vision and map the perfect session.