North Leaside, West Don Valley
Serena Gundy Park
A West Don ravine where the canopy closes over the trail and every clearing catches a different angle of afternoon light.
Ideal if
"You want deep ravine forest and light filtering through a closed canopy, close to midtown, on trails that stay quiet on a weekday."
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-Medium
Flat paved valley path from the parking lots and footbridge. Forest side trails are unpaved, muddy in shoulder seasons.
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Permits
Casual photography needs no booking
The City requires an advance Parks booking for formal, wedding or commercial shoots that need exclusive use of space. Serena Gundy is not on the City list of 14 wedding photography sites, so confirm the stream and the price with Park Bookings at 416-396-7378.
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
Free City parking in Sunnybrook Park
entered from Leslie Street just north of Eglinton Avenue East. Serena Gundy has no lot of its own. Park in a valley lot near the footbridge and walk in. A Wilket Creek Park bridge replacement is set to cut vehicle access from Leslie fall 2027 to summer 2028.
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Travel
20 to 30 min from downtown
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Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
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Frequently Asked
Shooting at Serena Gundy Park.
Do I need a permit to photograph at Serena Gundy Park?
Casual photography needs no booking. The City requires an advance Parks booking for formal, wedding or commercial shoots that need exclusive use of space. Serena Gundy is not on the City list of 14 wedding photography sites, so confirm the stream and the price with Park Bookings at 416-396-7378. 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 Serena Gundy Park?
Free City parking in Sunnybrook Park, entered from Leslie Street just north of Eglinton Avenue East. Serena Gundy has no lot of its own. Park in a valley lot near the footbridge and walk in. A Wilket Creek Park bridge replacement is set to cut vehicle access from Leslie fall 2027 to summer 2028.
How much walking is involved at Serena Gundy Park?
Walking is low-medium. Flat paved valley path from the parking lots and footbridge. Forest side trails are unpaved, muddy in shoulder seasons.
When is the best time of year for photos at Serena Gundy Park?
Serena Gundy Park is at its best in Spring, Summer, and Fall.
How far is Serena Gundy Park from downtown Toronto?
Serena Gundy Park is about 20 to 30 min from downtown Toronto.
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