East Toronto, East York
Taylor Creek Park
A long green ravine under East York, where a paved trail crosses the creek on wooden and steel bridges while the city goes quiet above you.
Ideal if
"You want a quiet ravine walk instead of a landmark, with creek bridges, tall trees, and the bright yellow painted bridge on Taylor Creek 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.
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Walking
Low-Medium
Paved creekside trail with gentle grades and wooden and steel bridges. Some street entrances descend into the ravine.
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Permits
Personal photography needs no permit
The parks bylaw requires a permit for any photograph taken in a park for remuneration. Taylor Creek Park is not on the City's 14 site wedding photography list, so no couples rate is published for it. Drones need a permit in City parks.
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 lots at the Dawes Road entrance near 260 Dawes Road
A City sewer project closed the lot east of Dawes Road for construction staging, with work scheduled to end in April 2024. The City does not publish current lot status, so confirm with 311 before a dated shoot.
- 04
Travel
20 to 30 min from downtown
- 05
Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Photograph here
Want photos at Taylor Creek Park?
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Frequently Asked
Shooting at Taylor Creek Park.
Do I need a permit to photograph at Taylor Creek Park?
Personal photography needs no permit. The parks bylaw requires a permit for any photograph taken in a park for remuneration. Taylor Creek Park is not on the City's 14 site wedding photography list, so no couples rate is published for it. Drones need a permit in City parks. 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 Taylor Creek Park?
Free lots at the Dawes Road entrance near 260 Dawes Road. A City sewer project closed the lot east of Dawes Road for construction staging, with work scheduled to end in April 2024. The City does not publish current lot status, so confirm with 311 before a dated shoot.
How much walking is involved at Taylor Creek Park?
Walking is low-medium. Paved creekside trail with gentle grades and wooden and steel bridges. Some street entrances descend into the ravine.
When is the best time of year for photos at Taylor Creek Park?
Taylor Creek Park is at its best in Spring, Summer, and Fall.
How far is Taylor Creek Park from downtown Toronto?
Taylor Creek Park is about 20 to 30 min from downtown Toronto.
Ready?
Let's shoot at Taylor Creek Park.
Let's talk about your vision and map the perfect session.