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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

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

  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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Want photos at Cherry Beach?

Tell me your date. I shoot here often and know the corners and the light worth chasing.

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

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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Let's shoot at Cherry Beach.

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