North York, Bayview and Lawrence
Glendon Campus, York University
A 1920s Italian style villa on the brow of the Don ravine, with a rose garden and century old trees spread across the lawns.
Ideal if
"You want country estate calm, a historic manor, and a rose garden over the Don ravine, and your date falls on a weekend or a holiday."
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
Flat lawns and paved paths around the manor and rose garden, with terrace steps down the ravine side.
- 02
Permits
York University permit required for any wedding or engagement shoot
$300 including HST, $200 for York alumni, students and employees. Two hours, outdoor grounds only, weekends and holidays only, non refundable, no refund for rain. Two parties book at a time; over 25 guests must reserve both slots.
- 03
Parking
Paid campus lots
not included in the permit. Upper lots A, B and C plus Ring Road are HONK zone 7721 at $1.75 per half hour to a $15 daily maximum per vehicle; lower lots F and G are zone 7722 and cap at $10. Pay at the pay and display machine or the HonkMobile app. Rates updated May 1, 2026.
- 04
Travel
25 to 35 min from downtown
- 05
Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
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Frequently Asked
Shooting at Glendon Campus, York University.
Do I need a permit to photograph at Glendon Campus, York University?
York University permit required for any wedding or engagement shoot. $300 including HST, $200 for York alumni, students and employees. Two hours, outdoor grounds only, weekends and holidays only, non refundable, no refund for rain. Two parties book at a time; over 25 guests must reserve both slots.
Where do we park at Glendon Campus, York University?
Paid campus lots, not included in the permit. Upper lots A, B and C plus Ring Road are HONK zone 7721 at $1.75 per half hour to a $15 daily maximum per vehicle; lower lots F and G are zone 7722 and cap at $10. Pay at the pay and display machine or the HonkMobile app. Rates updated May 1, 2026.
How much walking is involved at Glendon Campus, York University?
Walking is low. Flat lawns and paved paths around the manor and rose garden, with terrace steps down the ravine side.
When is the best time of year for photos at Glendon Campus, York University?
Glendon Campus, York University is at its best in Spring, Summer, and Fall.
How far is Glendon Campus, York University from downtown Toronto?
Glendon Campus, York University is about 25 to 35 min from downtown Toronto.
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