Erindale, Mississauga
The Riverwood Conservancy
A 1919 house with Arts and Crafts gardens set around a lily pond, and a walk downhill behind it where the Credit River woods close in.
Ideal if
"You want two looks inside one permit block, manicured heritage gardens for the polished frames and river woodland for the quiet ones."
The Essentials
What to know before the shoot.
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Walking
Low-Medium
Paved paths around the gardens, with unpaved trails and ravine slopes on the way down to the Credit River.
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Permits
A City of Mississauga park permit is required for wedding
group and commercial photography, booked as a 90 minute block that covers arrival, photos and departure. The City issues it, not the Conservancy. No ceremonies or receptions on site, and drones are prohibited.
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Parking
Free parking in the Main Lot off Riverwood Park Lane and a smaller Visitor Lot beside Chappell House
both with accessible spaces. Lots can fill at busy times. Parking on the grass is not allowed and overflow is directed to Erindale GO Station. Park open 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily.
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Travel
35 to 50 min from downtown
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Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
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Frequently Asked
Shooting at The Riverwood Conservancy.
Do I need a permit to photograph at The Riverwood Conservancy?
A City of Mississauga park permit is required for wedding, group and commercial photography, booked as a 90 minute block that covers arrival, photos and departure. The City issues it, not the Conservancy. No ceremonies or receptions on site, and drones are prohibited.
Where do we park at The Riverwood Conservancy?
Free parking in the Main Lot off Riverwood Park Lane and a smaller Visitor Lot beside Chappell House, both with accessible spaces. Lots can fill at busy times. Parking on the grass is not allowed and overflow is directed to Erindale GO Station. Park open 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily.
How much walking is involved at The Riverwood Conservancy?
Walking is low-medium. Paved paths around the gardens, with unpaved trails and ravine slopes on the way down to the Credit River.
When is the best time of year for photos at The Riverwood Conservancy?
The Riverwood Conservancy is at its best in Spring, Summer, and Fall.
How far is The Riverwood Conservancy from downtown Toronto?
The Riverwood Conservancy is about 35 to 50 min from downtown Toronto.
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