Engagement Photos: The Best Outdoor Locations In Toronto

Every loving couple dreams about beautiful and unique engagement photos. Indeed, engagement pictures are a perfect opportunity to save your wonderful and candid emotions forever. Besides memorizing pure moments, engagement photos may be included in wedding decorations or used for invitations.

No one couple argues their love story is unique and deserves to be captured in the best places for engagement photos Toronto to highlight this uniqueness and beauty. As engagement photographers in Toronto, we have captured many creative engagement photoshoots. So we decided to prepare an excellent list of the best engagement photoshoot locations Toronto (some permit free photography locations Toronto have been included!). I hope this list will help you choose a perfect location for your engagement photos in Toronto. LET'S GO. You are just one step away from the information about Toronto cool places to take photos!

• Aga Khan Museum & The Ismaili Centre

  Style: Ultramodern, Elegant, Geometrical
  Aga Khan Museum Photography Permit: $325 business days and $425 weekend
  Area: 77 Wynford Dr, North York
  

  The Aga Khan Museum is a well-known museum of Islamic culture and art in Toronto. This piece of art, designed by a very talented Japanese architect Fumihiko Maki, is a perfect spot for a modern engagement photoshoot. We recommend photographers concentrate on geometry, symmetry and wide-angle shots.

  
  
  

• Allan Gardens

  Style: Bright, Green, Rustic, Tropical
  Allan Gardens Permit: $512 per 2 hour
  Area: 9 Horticultural Avenue, Toronto
  

  Allan Gardens Conservatory is a hidden gem in the megapolis. This place is a perfect site for romantic engagement photos. If an engaged couple is tired from the noise of the city and dreams about candid, tropical, relaxing engagement photography, in this case, Allan Gardens is one of the best photography spots in Toronto.

  
  
  

• Brookfield Place

  Style: Modern, Architectural, Unique
  Photography Permit: It's possible to make a couple of shoots with NO fees
  Area: 181 Bay St, Toronto
  

  Brookfield Place is a real paradise for both, loving couples and engagement photographers, who are crazy about ideal light, shapes, geometry and looking for unique places for a photoshoot. Together with very cool architecture, Brookfield Placet is a well-known place for many cozy restaurants inside, where can capture some candid engagement pictures as well.

  

  

  

  
  
  
  

• Carr Hall

  Style: Whimsical, Romantic, Garden-inspired
  Photography Permit: Free for an outdoor photography
  Area: 100 St Joseph St, Toronto
  

  Carr Hall is one of our favourite engagement shoot locations in Toronto. This is a very beautiful old building with a special atmosphere around it. But we recommend photographers to pay attention to the amazing garden in a front of the building. Wrought-iron chairs and tables help add ancient and relaxed notes to the engagement photoshoot. Of course, the couple's outfits have to correspond to the mood of the surrounding place: there is no place for casual outfits.

  
  
  

• Casa Loma

  Style: Romantic, Classy, Traditional
  Photography Permit: $1000 for 2hrs depending on time of day
  Area:1 Austin Terrace, Toronto
  

  Ancient fountain, pretty garden, elegant marble floor and stairs, unique design - without any doubt Casa Loma is a spectacular castle in Toronto Downtown. If a couple dreams of a luxurious wedding or engagement photography Toronto - Casa Loma is what they need. Lots of lovely locations, unusual angles and bohemian spots make this place a really unique spot for photography. Casa Loma engagement photos will look timeless and atypical!

  

  

  

  
  
  
  

• Distillery District

  Style: Rustic, Vintage, Urban, Casual
  Photography Permit: Distillery district photo permit is $250 for up to 2hrs
  Area: Distillery District, Toronto
  

  Distillery District is a famous historic area. It is definitely worth thinking about it as one of the cool spots for engagement photography places in Toronto. Redbrick walls give a special rustic atmosphere, cozy cafes and restaurants add some romantic mood to the engagement photos Distillery district Toronto. Undoubtedly, Distillery District is one of the best rustic areas around Toronto for engagement photos.

  

  

  

  
  
  
  

• Evergreen Brick Works

  Style: Industrial, Vintage, Casual
  Photography Permit: You will pay $350/2hrs for Evergreen Brickworks photography permit
  Area: 550 Bayview Ave, Toronto
  

  The Don Valley Brick Works is a factory building with unique industrial architecture. Despite the commercial usage of the building, there are a lot of green spots and gardens, which can vary the industrial engagement photoshoot. People, who love factory-made ​motives, will be happy to have photos from this spot. Please note, you need to buy an Evergreen Brick Works photo permit in advance!

  

  

  

  
  
  
  

• Exhibition Place

  Style: Urban, Modern
  Photography Permit: Free for outdoor photoshoots
  Area: 100 Princes' Blvd, Toronto
  

  Exhibition Place is a rectangular complex of different buildings and gardens, one of the free places to take pictures for the wedding, and it 100% worth attention. As a Toronto engagement photographer, I can tell you that this place, especially Princes' Gates spot, is in my personal TOP-5 places for creative engagement or wedding shoots.

  

  

  

  
  
  
  

• Fairmont Royal York

  Style: Modern, Classic, Romantic, Traditional
  Fairmont Royal York Photography Permit: Free for outside shoots and $500 (without the booking of a hotel room) for inside shoots
  Area: 100 Front St W, Toronto
  

  The Fairmont Royal York is a well-known splendour hotel located in the heart of Toronto. Even if you are not ready to wear a ball gown for your engagement shoot, the engagement photographer can use this wonderful building as a background. For me, this hotel looks like a piece of New York in Toronto.

  

  

  

  
  
  
  

• Financial District

  Style: Modern, Elegant, Art Deco
  Photography Permit: Free for outdoor engagement photography
  Area: Downtown Toronto
  

  I am a huge fan of untypical light, contrast, geometry, lines and shapes, probably that is the reason why Financial District takes a special place in my heart. It is definitely TOP-1 in my personal list of the best locations in Toronto. I can strongly recommend this great area for everyone, who wants to have nice Downtown Toronto engagement photos. I am sure - Financial District is full of various possibilities to create unique and creative shots.

  

  

  

  
  
  
  

• Graffiti Alley

  Style: Modern, Hipster, Artistic
  Photography Permit: Free
  Area: Graffiti Alley, Toronto
  

  Graffiti Alley is a truly unique place in Toronto. If a couple admires vivid colours, follows trends, loves dynamics, detests stereotypes, and adores art, the Alley is an ideal location for their engagement photography. Also, Graffiti Alley does not require a permit for Toronto pre wedding graffiti photoshoot.

  

  

  

  
  
  
  

• Hart House Toronto

  Style: Architectural, Classic, Grand, Gothic
  Hart House Photography Permit: for indoor shoot $65/hour for alumni, and $130/hr for non-alumni for UofT engagement photos
  Area: 7 Hart House Cir, Toronto
  

  If a couple and a photographer are big fans of gothic architecture, choose Hart House as a place for uft engagement photos in Toronto. Soft light, large arches, memorable exterior and interior add a special romantic mood to your UofT engagement photos. Hart House is one of the lovely engagement photo spots near UofT, but be careful choosing your clothing: it is elementary to destroy this atmosphere, wearing jeans and a t-shirt.

  

  

  

  
  
  
  

• High Park Toronto

  Style: Romantic, Natural, Whimsical
  Photography Permit: Not welcome photographers to take engagement photos in High Park
  Area: 1873 Bloor St W, Toronto
  

  High Park in Toronto is the ideal engagement session location for couples looking to connect with nature. However, before booking an engagement photoshoot in High Park Toronto, you must note, technically they are not welcome photographers to arrange engagement sessions at their place. Even more, the management of High Park do not allow wedding photography and ceremonies at their place. So, before planning your engagement session in High Park, discuss all the details with your engagement photographer to avoid unpleasant surprises.

  

  

  

  
  
  
  

• Hilton Toronto

  Style: Romantic, Urban, Whimsical
  Photography Permit: Free for outdoor photoshoot
  Area: 145 Richmond St W, Toronto
  

  When I mention these Toronto photoshoot locations, I am talking about the rooftop and small garden nearby, not about the hotel. This hidden beautiful spot, full of fresh greenery in the middle of the noisy city, makes your Downtown Toronto engagement photos special and unique. If you are lucky, you will catch a moment when Toronto is covered by the fog. Believe me, it is a really impressive show. It is TOP-2 in my personal list of the engagement photography locations Toronto.

  

  
  
  
  

• Hotel X Toronto

  Style: Chic, Classic, Elegant, Stylish, Geometrical
  Photography Permit: $750.00 up to 3 hours
  Area: Princes' Boulevard Enter on the corner of Lakeshore Blvd W and 111 Newfoundland Rd, Toronto
  

  Hotel X Toronto is a stylish high-rise hotel on Lake Ontario with an extremely beautiful view of Toronto Downtown. There are so many different options for the engagement photos here. As a photographer, I can find hundreds of different spots to capture memorable frames for couples. This place is one of very cool rooftop Toronto wedding photography locations!

  
  
  

• Kensington Market

  Style: Modern, Urban, Hipster
  Photography Permit: Free for outdoor photography
  Area: Nassau St, Toronto
  

  Kensington Market is a very vibrant and vivid area in Toronto. From my point of view, it is one of the best places West Toronto for engagement pictures. If an engagement photographer and a loving couple both love rhythm, the sounds of the city and the feeling of life around them, it's a perfect area for Kensington Market engagement photos.

  
  
  

• Ontario Place & Trillium Park

  Style: Urban, Modern, Geometrical, Vivid
  Photography Permit: Free
  Area: 955 Lake Shore Blvd W, Toronto
  

  Ontario Place is a huge entertainment complex, full of beautiful and unique photoshoot locations. If you want to unite modern architecture with picturesque landscape, you definitely have to pay attention to this place. From my point of view, an hour before the sunset is the best time for the photoshoot. The nearby Trillium Park is also a perfect place for Toronto park photography, but note summer is the best season for Trillium Park engagement photos.

  

  
  
  
  

• Osgoode Hall

  Style: Classic, Elegant, Stylish, Traditional
  Photography Permit: Free for outdoor photography
  Area: 130 Queen St W, Toronto
  

  I think Osgoode Hall does not need a description. This marvellous, landmark building is just a perfect place for both wedding and engagement photography in Toronto. When the majority of wedding photographers creates the frames in front of the building, I advise you to pay attention to the nice garden around the Hall. This location is TOP-3 in my personal list of beautiful places, which does not require a photo permit.

  

  
  
  
  

• Polson Pier

  Style: Romantic, Nautical, Scenic
  Photography Permit: Free
  Area: 11 Polson St, Toronto
  

  Polson pier is famous for its picturesque view of Toronto skyscrapers and a chance to catch amazing sunset behind Downtown. If you are looking for a spot where you can enjoy the beauty of the setting sun, I certainly recommend you to pay attention to this place. Of course, it may be difficult to capture some unique frames here, but if you love the view of Toronto pictures locations, this is undoubtedly your spot.

  

  

  

  
  
  
  

• RC Harris Water Treatment Plant

  Style: Art Deco, Nautical, Picturesque
  Photography Permit: You do not need to buy a RC Harris Water Treatment Plant photography permit
  Area: 2701 Queen St E, Scarborough
  

  From our point of view, RC Harris Water Treatment Plant is one of the best places for couple sessions or wedding photography. First of all, this area is not extremely popular among wedding photographers, so people can receive a set of unusual couple photos. Secondly, there is no need to buy an RC Harris Water Treatment Plant photography permit - this spot doesn't require it for now! But if you want to arrange a photoshoot with a vintage car, you'll need a free photography permit. The best way to obtain one is by calling 416-392-8210 or emailing mae.lee@toronto.ca. Obviously, RC Harris Water Treatment Plant is a magnificent building with architecture in art deco style. If you decide to choose this spot for a wedding or couple photo session, don't miss an opportunity to have a couple of photos on the beach.

  

  

  

  
  
  
  

• Rooftop with view on CN Tower

  Style: Modern, Hipster, Picturesque
  Photography Permit: Free
  Area: Parking garage near CN Tower, Toronto
  

  This hidden gem is one of the high places in Toronto where to take best Toronto rooftop pictures. If you dream about beautiful engagement photographs with the view of CN Tower - this area is definitely your place! Toronto rooftop photography looks different depending on the weather, season and theme of your engagement session.

  

  

  

  
  
  
  

• Royal Ontario Museum (ROM)

  Style: Modern, Geometrical, Unique
  Photography Permit: Free for outdoor photography
  Area: 100 Queens Park, Toronto
  

  Royal Ontario Museum is famous for its unique exterior design. It's a special place, where a photographer can capture both contemporary and timeless frames. Worth mentioning that ROM is also a great place for wide-angle frames.

  

  

  

  
  
  
  

• Trinity College

  Style: Classic, Architectural, Historical, Romantic
  Photography Permit: for indoor shoot $65/hour for alumni, and $130/hr for non-alumni
  Area: 6 Hoskin Ave, Toronto
  

  It may be a tricky situation to have your wedding or engagement photography done inside Trinity College, but you can always have a few engagement pictures with the building in the background. This is really a lovely place for a romantic photoshoot. From my point of view, the most beautiful time to create wedding photos Toronto Trinity College here is a blooming springtime or red-leaves autumn.

  

  
  
  
  

• Toronto Music Garden

  Style: Unique, Romantic, Relaxed, Nature-inspired
  Photography Permit: $128.00 per 2 hour
  Area: 475 Queens Quay W, Toronto
  

  Toronto Music Garden is an isolated hidden oasis in the noisy city. Its special design adds uniqueness and harmony to this place. If you are looking for a green spot with a lovely design, you may love Toronto Music Garden. Despite the pictures in greenery, you can take some frames near the water of Lake Ontario.

  
  
  

• Toronto Botanical Garden

  Style: Nature-inspired, Romatnic, Whimsical
  Photography Permit: ~$275 for any type of photography
  Area: 777 Lawrence Ave E, North York
  

  Toronto Botanical Garden is a lovely park with a fountain, staircase and a nice bridge. If you want a lot of romantic engagement pictures in an uncrowded greenery place, it is an ideal location for you.

  

  

  

  
  
  
  

• Toronto Islands

  Style: Romantic, Nautical, Nature-inspired
  Photography Permit: $128.00 per 2 hour
  Area: Toronto Islands
  

  Toronto Islands are a chain of 15 small islands in Lake Ontario. This really nice place can offer a wide variety of locations for an engagement photoshoot. If you are looking for a nice view of Toronto or a nice spot for your beach engagement photos, you will absolutely love this place. I recommend planning your photoshoot an hour before the sunset to catch the best soft light and enjoy the beauty of the sunset.

  

  

  

  
  
  
  

• Yorkville

  Style: Fashionable, Modenr, Luxurious, Elegant
  Photography Permit: Free for outdoor photography
  Area: Yorkville neighbourhood
  

  If you are searching for a stylish, fashionable engagement photo location in Toronto, Yorkville is a perfect place. Basically, everyone can discover something special to themselves: a cozy restaurant, a nicely designed street, a stylish facade or a fashionable corner. This place does not limit your creativity - here you really can get all pictures you want!

  

  
  
  
  

• St. Lawrence Market

  Style: Rustic, Romantic, Vivid
  Photography Permit: Free
  Area: 93 Front St E, Toronto
  

  The St. Lawrence Market is a lovely spot in Toronto Downtown. If you are searching for a simple engagement session Toronto location, full of blooming flowers, greenery and cozy corners, pay attention to this lovely place. You can grab a cup of coffee and spend a lovely time with your beloved when your engagement photographer Toronto creates memorable frames for you.

  

  

  

  
  
  
  

• Spadina Museum

  Style: Romantic, Nature-inspired, Classic, Elegant
  Spadina Museum Photo Permit: Exterior: $150/hour; Interior/Exterior: $250/hour
  Area: 285 Spadina Rd, Toronto
  

  Spadina Museum is a well-known historic house & gardens with a lovely green territory and a remarkable mansion. If you are looking for a historical building surrounded by opulent blooming gardens, I will strongly recommend you to explore this location for both wedding and engagement sessions in Toronto.

  
  

• Sunnyside Pavillion

  Style: Historical, Architectural, Classic, Elegant
  Photography Permit: Free for outdoor engagement photoshoot
  Area: 1755 Lake Shore Boulevard West, Toronto
  

  Sunnyside Pavillion in Toronto is a truly hidden gem, a tiny piece of European architecture in the middle of ultramodern Toronto, one of best places for engagement photos Toronto. We recommend Sunnyside Pavillion to our couples because this is truly the best place to take photos in Toronto. There is everything you need for attractive engagement pictures: a gorgeous park, small garden, cozy cafe, pleasant beach and vivid sunsets. The less popular magnificent courtyard inside Sunnyside Pavillion cafe is perfect for couples who try to avoid overpopulated places and like architecture.

  

  

  

  
  
  
  

• Woodbine Beach

  Style: Romantic, Nautical, Nature-inspired, Elegant
  Photography Permit: $128.00 per 2 hour
  Area: 1675 Lake Shore Blvd E, Toronto
  

  If the beach engagement photos are your dream - you have to pay attention to Woodbine Beach. This is a very lovely prewedding shoots location around Toronto with a huge beach line and a nice lifeguard house. For me, this location is good for a photo session only during sunset time.

  

  
  
  
  

• Union Station Toronto

  Style: Historical, Architectural, Classic, Elegant
  Photography Permit: $150.00 for indoor photoshoot
  Area: 55 Front St W, Toronto
  

  Union Station, the busiest passenger transportation hub, is famous for its impressive exterior and just a few people pay attention to the interior of this place. This is truly one of the best engagement photos Toronto locations for both couple and wedding sessions. It is easy to accent attention to the pure feelings of a loving couple enjoying themselves in a passengers flow.

  

  

  

  
  
  
  

• University Of Toronto (UofT)

  Style: Architectural, Classic, Grand, Gothic
  University Of Toronto (UofT): for indoor shoot $65/hour for alumni, and $130/hr for non-alumni for UofT engagement photos
  Area: 27 King's College Cir, Toronto
  

  UofT engagement session is always a perfect idea. Lying in the heart of Toronto downtown, University of Toronto can be a unique background for your engagement photoshoot. Literally, there are so many pretty corners to capture candid engagement photos during your UofT engagement session. Do they require a photography permit? Yes, they do. But believe us, when you see your engagement photographs taken at UofT, you won't regret spending your money!

  

  

  

  
  
  
  

• Yonge-Dundus Square

  Style: Hipster, Modern, Urban
  Photography Permit: Free for outdoor photoshoots
  Area: Yonge-Dundus Square, Toronto
  

  Yonge-Dundas Square is a trendy spot for engagement photography in Toronto. What can we say - this location is often used in American films as a replacement for Times Square. The atmosphere on Yonge-Dundas Square is very similar to American: this spot is full of life, various events, tourists and colourful advertisements. If you are a huge fan of rhythms, many strangers don't annoy you, Yonge and Dundas wedding picture will be cool here!

  

  

  

  
  
  
  

Of course, we will be pleased if you decide to choose us as your creative engagement photographers and give us an opportunity to save your tender emotions forever.