Scarborough, Highland Creek
Colonel Danforth Park
Highland Creek cuts a wooded ravine through Scarborough, and I can walk a couple onto a forest path here with nothing else in the frame.
Ideal if
"You want quiet forest and creek water instead of a skyline, and you do not mind the drive east to somewhere that actually feels away from the city."
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
Paved creekside trail on the valley floor, with dirt and root sections closer to the water
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Permits
The City publishes no permit requirement for casual photography
Colonel Danforth is not one of the City's 14 named wedding photography locations, and the City's commercial photography form tells couples to call 416-396-7378 rather than file it. Confirm the stream 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
The City lists a parking lot here and publishes no fee for it
From Kingston Road eastbound take the Lawson Road exit, turn right onto Colonel Danforth Trail, then keep right. The washroom sits on the path west of the lot, listed at 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.
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Travel
30 to 40 min from downtown
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Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Photograph here
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Frequently Asked
Shooting at Colonel Danforth Park.
Do I need a permit to photograph at Colonel Danforth Park?
The City publishes no permit requirement for casual photography. Colonel Danforth is not one of the City's 14 named wedding photography locations, and the City's commercial photography form tells couples to call 416-396-7378 rather than file it. Confirm the stream 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 Colonel Danforth Park?
The City lists a parking lot here and publishes no fee for it. From Kingston Road eastbound take the Lawson Road exit, turn right onto Colonel Danforth Trail, then keep right. The washroom sits on the path west of the lot, listed at 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.
How much walking is involved at Colonel Danforth Park?
Walking is low-medium. Paved creekside trail on the valley floor, with dirt and root sections closer to the water
When is the best time of year for photos at Colonel Danforth Park?
Colonel Danforth Park is at its best in Spring, Summer, and Fall.
How far is Colonel Danforth Park from downtown Toronto?
Colonel Danforth Park is about 30 to 40 min from downtown Toronto.
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Let's shoot at Colonel Danforth Park.
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