West Toronto, Queen West
Trinity Bellwoods Park
Stone college gates on Queen West, then big open lawns, old shade trees, and the white squirrels this neighbourhood is quietly famous for.
Ideal if
"You want an easy, unstyled downtown session on wide open lawns, with the Trinity College gates as your one strong piece of architecture."
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 paths from the gates. The Dog Bowl sits a few minutes north, down a grass slope.
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Permits
Casual photography is free
The City requires a booking when a shoot needs exclusive use of space. This park is not on the City wedding photography location list, so a booked session falls under commercial photography. All city parks are no drone zones.
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
No visitor lot at the gates
The lot at Trinity Community Recreation Centre, 155 Crawford Street, is small and intended for facility users. Green P Carpark 53 at 803 Richmond Street West is paid and about a five minute walk. Most side streets are permit or metered parking.
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Travel
15 min from downtown
- 05
Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
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Frequently Asked
Shooting at Trinity Bellwoods Park.
Do I need a permit to photograph at Trinity Bellwoods Park?
Casual photography is free. The City requires a booking when a shoot needs exclusive use of space. This park is not on the City wedding photography location list, so a booked session falls under commercial photography. All city parks are no drone zones. 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 Trinity Bellwoods Park?
No visitor lot at the gates. The lot at Trinity Community Recreation Centre, 155 Crawford Street, is small and intended for facility users. Green P Carpark 53 at 803 Richmond Street West is paid and about a five minute walk. Most side streets are permit or metered parking.
How much walking is involved at Trinity Bellwoods Park?
Walking is low-medium. Flat paved paths from the gates. The Dog Bowl sits a few minutes north, down a grass slope.
When is the best time of year for photos at Trinity Bellwoods Park?
Trinity Bellwoods Park is at its best in Spring, Summer, and Fall.
How far is Trinity Bellwoods Park from downtown Toronto?
Trinity Bellwoods Park is about 15 min from downtown Toronto.
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Let's shoot at Trinity Bellwoods Park.
Let's talk about your vision and map the perfect session.