Markham, Unionville Village
Main Street Unionville
Painted 1800s shopfronts, a bandstand on the corner, Toogood Pond just north. I walk this whole street slowly and it never runs out of frames.
Ideal if
"You want a small village feel instead of a park, with heritage shopfronts along one street and Toogood Pond about ten minutes north on foot."
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 sidewalks the length of the strip. Toogood Pond adds a short trail walk, but part of that trail is closed.
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Permits
Main Street Unionville is one of seven photography permit locations the City of Markham lists
booked through the Clerk's Office or the City's PerfectMind portal to reserve the spot for exclusive use. The by-law wording covers wedding photography. There is no separate Unionville BIA permit.
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Parking
Free lots sit behind the Main Street businesses
entered off Carlton Road and Main Street Unionville, plus a free Toogood Pond lot at 218 Carlton Road. No maximum stay is published, so posted signs govern. Several event days close Main Street, so check the BIA events calendar.
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Travel
40 to 50 min from downtown
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Season
Year-round
Photograph here
Want photos at Main Street Unionville?
Tell me your date. I shoot here often and know the corners and the light worth chasing.
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Frequently Asked
Shooting at Main Street Unionville.
Do I need a permit to photograph at Main Street Unionville?
Main Street Unionville is one of seven photography permit locations the City of Markham lists, booked through the Clerk's Office or the City's PerfectMind portal to reserve the spot for exclusive use. The by-law wording covers wedding photography. There is no separate Unionville BIA permit.
Where do we park at Main Street Unionville?
Free lots sit behind the Main Street businesses, entered off Carlton Road and Main Street Unionville, plus a free Toogood Pond lot at 218 Carlton Road. No maximum stay is published, so posted signs govern. Several event days close Main Street, so check the BIA events calendar.
How much walking is involved at Main Street Unionville?
Walking is low-medium. Flat sidewalks the length of the strip. Toogood Pond adds a short trail walk, but part of that trail is closed.
When is the best time of year for photos at Main Street Unionville?
Main Street Unionville photographs well year-round.
How far is Main Street Unionville from downtown Toronto?
Main Street Unionville is about 40 to 50 min from downtown Toronto.
Ready?
Let's shoot at Main Street Unionville.
Let's talk about your vision and map the perfect session.