Downtown Toronto, next to the CN Tower
Ripley's Aquarium of Canada
I love what the tunnel does to faces here, deep blue light washing over both of you while sharks and turtles drift past overhead.
Ideal if
"You want a backdrop nobody else in your feed has, deep blue tunnel light with sharks overhead, and weather that cannot touch the day."
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 indoor route served by elevators and ramps. A moving glidepath carries visitors through the tunnel.
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Permits
Private property
no City of Toronto permit applies. Personal photos are fine with paid admission, hand held cameras only, no flash or tripods. Hired photographers, including for engagements or weddings, likely need advance permission from Ripley's PR team. Closes early on some private event dates.
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Parking
The aquarium has no lot of its own
Paid underground garages serve the surrounding block, including the convention centre's garage at 222 Bremner Boulevard. This is downtown event district parking, so rates can run higher near Rogers Centre game days. Union Station is a short walk away.
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Travel
Downtown
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Season
Year-round
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Frequently Asked
Shooting at Ripley's Aquarium of Canada.
Do I need a permit to photograph at Ripley's Aquarium of Canada?
Private property, no City of Toronto permit applies. Personal photos are fine with paid admission, hand held cameras only, no flash or tripods. Hired photographers, including for engagements or weddings, likely need advance permission from Ripley's PR team. Closes early on some private event dates.
Where do we park at Ripley's Aquarium of Canada?
The aquarium has no lot of its own. Paid underground garages serve the surrounding block, including the convention centre's garage at 222 Bremner Boulevard. This is downtown event district parking, so rates can run higher near Rogers Centre game days. Union Station is a short walk away.
How much walking is involved at Ripley's Aquarium of Canada?
Walking is low. Flat indoor route served by elevators and ramps. A moving glidepath carries visitors through the tunnel.
When is the best time of year for photos at Ripley's Aquarium of Canada?
Ripley's Aquarium of Canada photographs well year-round.
How far is Ripley's Aquarium of Canada from downtown Toronto?
Ripley's Aquarium of Canada is in downtown Toronto.
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