Burlington, Aldershot Waterfront
LaSalle Park
A sheltered bay on Burlington's Aldershot side, a 1917 pavilion above the water, and masts clinking at the marina a short walk down the slope.
Ideal if
"You want sheltered bay water instead of open lake chop, plus a 1917 pavilion, marina masts and a wooded shore inside one loop I can walk in an hour."
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
Flat paved paths near the pavilion. The marina and shoreline sit downhill and some shore trails are unpaved.
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Permits
City of Burlington requires a booked group photography contract
LaSalle is one of five eligible parks. No photography season window is published, so check the Live and Play calendar. The pavilion cannot be booked, permits cover set spaces only, and the contract is not exclusive.
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Parking
On site lots off LaSalle Park Road
an upper lot and a lower lot at the marina. The City publishes no car parking fee here but does not state that car parking is free, so check posted signs. The $20 daily HONK fee at the boat launch applies to boat trailers only. Lots fill fast on summer weekends.
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Travel
55 to 75 min from downtown
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Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
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Frequently Asked
Shooting at LaSalle Park.
Do I need a permit to photograph at LaSalle Park?
City of Burlington requires a booked group photography contract. LaSalle is one of five eligible parks. No photography season window is published, so check the Live and Play calendar. The pavilion cannot be booked, permits cover set spaces only, and the contract is not exclusive.
Where do we park at LaSalle Park?
On site lots off LaSalle Park Road, an upper lot and a lower lot at the marina. The City publishes no car parking fee here but does not state that car parking is free, so check posted signs. The $20 daily HONK fee at the boat launch applies to boat trailers only. Lots fill fast on summer weekends.
How much walking is involved at LaSalle Park?
Walking is low-medium. Flat paved paths near the pavilion. The marina and shoreline sit downhill and some shore trails are unpaved.
When is the best time of year for photos at LaSalle Park?
LaSalle Park is at its best in Spring, Summer, and Fall.
How far is LaSalle Park from downtown Toronto?
LaSalle Park is about 55 to 75 min from downtown Toronto.
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