Port Credit, Mississauga
Port Credit Memorial Park
The Credit River bending down toward the harbour, boats moving out past the marina, and the white lighthouse a short walk over the bridge.
Ideal if
"You want working harbour character and the river mouth close to the city, with the lighthouse and the village a few minutes on foot."
The Essentials
What to know before the shoot.
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Walking
Low
Flat paved walkways. Lighthouse is a two to three minute walk over the Lakeshore Road bridge. No washrooms in the park.
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Permits
City of Mississauga permit required for commercial and wedding photography in parks
Book through Recreation Customer Service, not the Film Office, in 90 minute blocks. Form needs over 14 days notice. Commercial and non resident bookings open only two months ahead, residents ten months.
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Parking
Free municipal lots shared with the Port Credit Library and Memorial Arena
posted limits run three to fifteen hours by lot and block. Metered parking on Lakeshore Road is $1.50 per hour, three hour cap. Pavilion and plaza are under construction into 2027. Lots fill on festival weekends.
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Travel
30 to 40 min from downtown
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Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
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Frequently Asked
Shooting at Port Credit Memorial Park.
Do I need a permit to photograph at Port Credit Memorial Park?
City of Mississauga permit required for commercial and wedding photography in parks. Book through Recreation Customer Service, not the Film Office, in 90 minute blocks. Form needs over 14 days notice. Commercial and non resident bookings open only two months ahead, residents ten months.
Where do we park at Port Credit Memorial Park?
Free municipal lots shared with the Port Credit Library and Memorial Arena; posted limits run three to fifteen hours by lot and block. Metered parking on Lakeshore Road is $1.50 per hour, three hour cap. Pavilion and plaza are under construction into 2027. Lots fill on festival weekends.
How much walking is involved at Port Credit Memorial Park?
Walking is low. Flat paved walkways. Lighthouse is a two to three minute walk over the Lakeshore Road bridge. No washrooms in the park.
When is the best time of year for photos at Port Credit Memorial Park?
Port Credit Memorial Park is at its best in Spring, Summer, and Fall.
How far is Port Credit Memorial Park from downtown Toronto?
Port Credit Memorial Park is about 30 to 40 min from downtown Toronto.
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