Wedding Ceremonies & Photography
The City of Toronto has many beautiful sites for wedding ceremonies and photography, including indoor conservatories and outdoor gardens.
Application Start Date: We are currently accepting bookings for wedding ceremonies and photography for the 2012 season. Apply for your 2012 wedding permit beginning the first working day in November.
Permit Season: April 30th to October 30th
Facility Listings: Parks
Rates: Rates for wedding ceremonies and photography are approved by City council. Rates can be adjusted at anytime, please discuss the permit rental rates directly by calling (416) 392-8188.
How to Apply for a Permit
To obtain a permit or get further information on rates and availability, call 416-392-8188 and press 1, Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 4:00pm. Payment by VISA, Mastercard or American Express is accepted over the phone. You can also book your permit and pay by cash or certified check in person by visiting your local permit office.
Wedding Ceremony List
Toronto Parks, Forestry & Recreation offers many beautiful outdoor parks and indoor facilities available for your stand-up wedding ceremony. Please not that ceremonies are stand-up only, no chairs permitted. Accompany your ceremony with soft taped music or a live non-amplified trio.
| Location | Address | Maximum Occupancy | Hours Available | Fee (taxes not included) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edwards Gardens | Southwest corner of Leslie Street and Lawrence Avenue East | 100 people | 10am, 12 noon, 2pm & 4pm | $154.50 (plus tax) per hour |
| Guild Inn Gardens | South side of Guildwood Parkway between Morningside Avenue and Kingston Rd. | 100 people | 10am & 12 noon on weekends only 10am, 12 noon, 2pm & 4pm Monday-Friday |
$154.50 (plus tax) per hour |
| Millennium Gardens | Lakeshore and Coxwell Avenue, accross from the old Woodbine Racetrack | 100 people | Call for availability | $154.50 (plus tax) per hour |
| Music Garden | 475 Queen's Quay West | 20 people | Call for availability | $154.50 (plus tax) per hour |
| Rosetta McClain Gardens | South side of Kingston Rd, east of Birchmount Rd. | 100 people | 10am, 12 noon, 2pm & 4pm | $154.50 (plus tax) per hour |
| St. James Gardens | South Side of King Street East, east of Church St. | 40 people | Call for availability | $154.50 (plus tax) per hour |
| Sunnyside Pavillion | 1755 Lakeshore Blvd. West at Parklawn | 40 people | 10am to 4pm | $154.50 (plus tax) per hour (booked on the hour) |
| Allan Gardens Conservatory | Carlton Street between Jarvis and Sherbourne Street | 40 people | 10am to 5pm | $154.50 (plus tax) per hour (booked on the hour) |
| Centennial Park Conservatory | West off Renforth Road, just north of Rathburn Avenue | 40 people | 10am to 5pm | $154.50 (plus tax) per hour (booked on the hour) |
| Humber Bay East | 100 Humber Bay Park |
100 people | 10am, 12 noon, 2pm & 4pm | $154.50 (plus tax) per hour |
| Toronto Islands | The Toronto Islands | 100 people | Call for availability | $154.50 (plus tax) per hour |
| Kew Gardens | 2075 Queen Street E | 30 people | Call for availability | $154.50 (plus tax) per hour |
| Ashbridge's Bay | Lakeshore Blvd & Coxwell | 100 people | Call for availability | $154.50 (plus tax) per hour |
Wedding Photography
| Location | Address | Maximum Occupancy | Fee (taxes not included) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Muir Gardens | East side of Yonge Street, just south of Lawrence Avenue | 30 people | $103.00 (plus tax) per 2 hour booking |
| Ashbridges Bay | Lakeshore Blvd & Coxwell | 30 people | $103.00 (plus tax) per 2 hour booking |
| Edwards Gardens | Southwest corner of Leslie Street and Lawrence Avenue East | 30 people | $288.40 (plus tax) per 2 hour booking |
| Guild Inn Gardens | South side of Guildwood Parkway between Morningside Avenue and Kingston Rd. | 30 people | $288.40 (plus tax) per 2 hour booking |
| Humber Bay E | 100 Humber Bay Park Etobicoke | 30 people | $103.00 (plus tax) per 2 hour booking |
| Kew Gardens | 2075 Queen Street E | 30 people | $103.00 (plus tax) per 2 hour booking |
| Millennium Gardens | Lakeshore and Coxwell Avenue, accross from the old Woodbine Racetrack | 30 people | $103.00 (plus tax) per 2 hour booking |
| Music Garden | 475 Queen's Quay West | 20 people | $103.00 (plus tax) per 2 hour booking |
| Rosetta McClain Gardens | South side of Kingston Rd, east of Birchmount Rd. | 30 people | $288.40 (plus tax) per 2 hour booking |
| St. James Gardens | South Side of King Street East, east of Church St. | 30 people | $103.00 (plus tax) per 2 hour booking |
| Sunnyside Pavillion | 1755 Lakeshore Blvd. West at Parklawn | 30 people | $103.00 (plus tax) per 2 hour booking (min booking 2 hr) |
| Allan Gardens Conservatory | Carlton Street between Jarvis and Sherbourne Street | 20 people | $412.00 plus tax (per 2 hour booking (min booking 2 hr) | Centennial Park Conservatory | West off Renforth Road, just north of Rathburn Avenue | 20 people | $412.00 plus tax (per 2 hour booking (min booking 2 hr) |
| Toronto Island Park | On the Toronto Islands | 30 people | $288.40 plus tax (per 2 hour booking (min booking 2 hr) |
| James Gardens | 61 Edgehill Road, Etobicoke | 30 people | $288.40 (plus tax) per 2 hour booking (min booking 2 hr) |
| North York Rose Gardens | Yonge St. & Parklawn, North York | 30 people | $103.00 (plus tax) per 2 hour booking (min booking 2 hr) |