Vaughan, Kleinburg
McMichael Canadian Art Collection
One hundred acres of Group of Seven woodland around a hewn log gallery, bronze sculptures hiding along the paths, and a ridgetop over the Humber.
Ideal if
"You want the woods the Group of Seven painted, hewn log and fieldstone walls, and a quiet ridgetop, and you can shoot it before the gates close."
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
Medium
Woodland paths and a ridgetop hill. The paved entrance drive has no sidewalk.
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Permits
Posed wedding and engagement sessions on the grounds need a McMichael photo permit
10 am to 4 pm. Each permit is a two hour block with up to 30 minutes per location. No drones anywhere on the property. Grounds permits run only through September 20, 2026, then depend on the construction timeline.
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Parking
Free on site lot via the security buzzer at the gate
Parking was $7 per vehicle before the gallery made it free until August 31, 2026. The rate since then is not published. En Plein Air Drive is a fire route. The city tickets parked cars there. Lot closes to vehicles once construction starts.
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Travel
45 min from downtown
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Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
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Frequently Asked
Shooting at McMichael Canadian Art Collection.
Do I need a permit to photograph at McMichael Canadian Art Collection?
Posed wedding and engagement sessions on the grounds need a McMichael photo permit, 10 am to 4 pm. Each permit is a two hour block with up to 30 minutes per location. No drones anywhere on the property. Grounds permits run only through September 20, 2026, then depend on the construction timeline.
Where do we park at McMichael Canadian Art Collection?
Free on site lot via the security buzzer at the gate. Parking was $7 per vehicle before the gallery made it free until August 31, 2026. The rate since then is not published. En Plein Air Drive is a fire route. The city tickets parked cars there. Lot closes to vehicles once construction starts.
How much walking is involved at McMichael Canadian Art Collection?
Walking is medium. Woodland paths and a ridgetop hill. The paved entrance drive has no sidewalk.
When is the best time of year for photos at McMichael Canadian Art Collection?
McMichael Canadian Art Collection is at its best in Spring, Summer, and Fall.
How far is McMichael Canadian Art Collection from downtown Toronto?
McMichael Canadian Art Collection is about 45 min from downtown Toronto.
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