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Toronto, Port Lands

Cherry Beach

A rough stretch of city beach in the Port Lands with the whole Toronto skyline sitting across open water.

Cherry Beach photography location in Toronto, Port Lands

Ideal if

"You want an unmistakably Toronto skyline across open water with a gritty, cinematic edge."

Good for Pre-weddingEngagementsCouplesPortraits
Setting WaterfrontIndustrial

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Pre-wedding sessions from $351.25 → Wedding photography from $1,401.25 →

The Essentials

What to know before the shoot.

  1. 01

    Walking

    Medium

    Shoreline paths and open beach, some uneven sand

  2. 02

    Permits

    City of Toronto commercial photography permit required for professional shoots

    How to book it

    1. Create the City booking account with both your names on it, yours and your partner's.
    2. 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.
    3. Sign and return the emailed confirmation the same day, and bring it with you on the day.

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  3. 03

    Parking

    Free lots near Polson Pier and Cherry Beach

  4. 04

    Travel

    15-20 minutes from downtown

  5. 05

    Season

    Spring, Summer, Fall

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Frequently Asked

Shooting at Cherry Beach.

Do I need a permit to photograph at Cherry Beach?

City of Toronto commercial photography permit required for professional shoots. 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 Cherry Beach?

Free lots near Polson Pier and Cherry Beach

How much walking is involved at Cherry Beach?

Walking is medium. Shoreline paths and open beach, some uneven sand

When is the best time of year for photos at Cherry Beach?

Cherry Beach is at its best in Spring, Summer, and Fall.

How far is Cherry Beach from downtown Toronto?

Cherry Beach is about 15-20 minutes from downtown Toronto.

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