Scarborough, Bluffs Area
Rosetta McClain Gardens
A formal garden on the edge of the Scarborough Bluffs. Raised beds, roses, a vine covered trellis, and Lake Ontario filling the horizon.
Ideal if
"You want polished garden portraits with roses, a fountain and Lake Ontario wide behind you, all inside one compact formal core."
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
Mostly flat paths through the formal beds, in mixed stone, brick and cobble. Short walk from the lot.
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Permits
Casual personal photos need no permit
A booked wedding or engagement shoot is on the City of Toronto wedding photography list at $485.47 for two hours, taxes included, maximum 30 people, on the hour. Outdoor season is typically May 15 to September 30. Ceremonies are a separate permit.
How to book it
- Create the City booking account with both your names on it, yours and your partner's.
- Call 416-396-7378. Press 2 for Park Bookings. Give the park, the date, your two hour window and your headcount, and pay by card on the call. I tell you what to ask for. The City line is open Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Sign and return the emailed confirmation the same day, and bring it with you on the day.
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Parking
On site lot at 5 Glen Everest Road
small and busy on summer weekends. The City publishes no fee, no gate hours and no winter clearing schedule, so confirm access before a sunrise booking. Street parking on Glen Everest is signed by side and by block. No dogs allowed, service animals excepted.
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Travel
25 to 35 min from downtown
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Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
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Frequently Asked
Shooting at Rosetta McClain Gardens.
Do I need a permit to photograph at Rosetta McClain Gardens?
Casual personal photos need no permit. A booked wedding or engagement shoot is on the City of Toronto wedding photography list at $485.47 for two hours, taxes included, maximum 30 people, on the hour. Outdoor season is typically May 15 to September 30. Ceremonies are a separate permit. To book it, create a City of Toronto booking account with both your names on it, then call Client Services, Park Bookings at 416-396-7378 and press 2.
Where do we park at Rosetta McClain Gardens?
On site lot at 5 Glen Everest Road, small and busy on summer weekends. The City publishes no fee, no gate hours and no winter clearing schedule, so confirm access before a sunrise booking. Street parking on Glen Everest is signed by side and by block. No dogs allowed, service animals excepted.
How much walking is involved at Rosetta McClain Gardens?
Walking is low. Mostly flat paths through the formal beds, in mixed stone, brick and cobble. Short walk from the lot.
When is the best time of year for photos at Rosetta McClain Gardens?
Rosetta McClain Gardens is at its best in Spring, Summer, and Fall.
How far is Rosetta McClain Gardens from downtown Toronto?
Rosetta McClain Gardens is about 25 to 35 min from downtown Toronto.
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Let's shoot at Rosetta McClain Gardens.
Let's talk about your vision and map the perfect session.