North York, Lawrence and Leslie
Edwards Gardens
Terraced flower beds stepping down into the Wilket Creek ravine, with a footbridge over the creek at the bottom.
Ideal if
"You want formal, manicured garden frames and can shoot inside the City permit window, roughly May 15 to September 30, when the beds peak."
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 paths, a steady slope down into the ravine and the climb back up
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Permits
Park entry is free
Formal or wedding photography in Edwards Gardens needs a City of Toronto park permit, $485.47 per two hours taxes included, 30 people maximum, typically May 15 to September 30. The adjoining Toronto Botanical Garden is separate property with its own permit.
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
Paid on-site lot at the Lawrence and Leslie entrance
$4 per hour to a $16 daily maximum, enforced 24 hours as of June 1, 2026, no overnight parking. Pay by licence plate at the machine or the Tap2Park app, site code 6119. Toronto Botanical Garden members park free.
- 04
Travel
25 to 35 min from downtown
- 05
Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Photograph here
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Frequently Asked
Shooting at Edwards Gardens.
Do I need a permit to photograph at Edwards Gardens?
Park entry is free. Formal or wedding photography in Edwards Gardens needs a City of Toronto park permit, $485.47 per two hours taxes included, 30 people maximum, typically May 15 to September 30. The adjoining Toronto Botanical Garden is separate property with its own permit. 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 Edwards Gardens?
Paid on-site lot at the Lawrence and Leslie entrance. $4 per hour to a $16 daily maximum, enforced 24 hours as of June 1, 2026, no overnight parking. Pay by licence plate at the machine or the Tap2Park app, site code 6119. Toronto Botanical Garden members park free.
How much walking is involved at Edwards Gardens?
Walking is low-medium. Paved paths, a steady slope down into the ravine and the climb back up
When is the best time of year for photos at Edwards Gardens?
Edwards Gardens is at its best in Spring, Summer, and Fall.
How far is Edwards Gardens from downtown Toronto?
Edwards Gardens is about 25 to 35 min from downtown Toronto.
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Let's shoot at Edwards Gardens.
Let's talk about your vision and map the perfect session.