West Toronto, Sunnyside Beach
Sunnyside Pavilion
A 1922 Beaux Arts bathing pavilion where columns and a wide archway open straight onto the boardwalk, Lake Ontario filling the whole background.
Ideal if
"You want columned arches and a lakefront terrace from 1922, with the sun going down over open water and downtown fifteen minutes behind you."
Shooting here with me
Pre-wedding sessions from $351.25 → Wedding photography from $1,401.25 →
The Essentials
What to know before the shoot.
- 01
Walking
Low
Flat boardwalk and courtyard at ground level. Stairs lead up to the terrace above.
- 02
Permits
The pavilion is City of Toronto park property
Wedding photography books through Client Services, Park Bookings, in minimum two hour slots on the hour. Stand up ceremonies book separately, 40 people, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Outdoor season is typically May 15 to September 30. The cafe is a separate tenant.
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.
- 03
Parking
Paid Green P surface lots serve Sunnyside Beach at 1575 Lake Shore Boulevard West to the east and 2001 Lake Shore Boulevard West to the west
both entered from Lake Shore Boulevard West. Rates and seasonal hours are posted at the lots. Both lots are busy on summer weekends.
- 04
Travel
15 to 20 min from downtown
- 05
Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
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Frequently Asked
Shooting at Sunnyside Pavilion.
Do I need a permit to photograph at Sunnyside Pavilion?
The pavilion is City of Toronto park property. Wedding photography books through Client Services, Park Bookings, in minimum two hour slots on the hour. Stand up ceremonies book separately, 40 people, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Outdoor season is typically May 15 to September 30. The cafe is a separate tenant. 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 Sunnyside Pavilion?
Paid Green P surface lots serve Sunnyside Beach at 1575 Lake Shore Boulevard West to the east and 2001 Lake Shore Boulevard West to the west, both entered from Lake Shore Boulevard West. Rates and seasonal hours are posted at the lots. Both lots are busy on summer weekends.
How much walking is involved at Sunnyside Pavilion?
Walking is low. Flat boardwalk and courtyard at ground level. Stairs lead up to the terrace above.
When is the best time of year for photos at Sunnyside Pavilion?
Sunnyside Pavilion is at its best in Spring, Summer, and Fall.
How far is Sunnyside Pavilion from downtown Toronto?
Sunnyside Pavilion is about 15 to 20 min from downtown Toronto.
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