Photography Locations

Your Group Photography Session

Permit Fees

Once you submit your application, a member of our team will be in touch to confirm your permit details and collect your credit card information for billing.

Applicant Information

1. PERMIT FEE: Your prepaid permit fee, inclusive of fee(s) for additional persons and locations, is non-refundable and applies to all group photography at Royal Botanical Gardens.
   1. The permit fee is a one-time user fee and NOT a private room rental fee.
   2. Wearing wedding attire and/or doing pre or post wedding photography constitutes as a Wedding Photography Permit.
   3. Completing the incorrect permit application may result in additional charges billed on the day directly to your credit card. RBG staff will check your permit details on arrival.
2. GROUP SIZE: The permit fee allows up to 20 people to pose for photos within your predetermined garden choice and timeslot. Additional guests are $10 per person, up to a maximum of 10 additional guests (30 people altogether in your party). The permit fee (and fee for additional guests if applicable) must be paid in advance.
3. CONFIRMING A SPOT: To book a photography permit, RBG requires a completed and signed registration form, along with full payment. Royal Botanical Gardens books a maximum of four groups in each garden option per timeslot.
4. PERMIT TIMESLOT & LOCATION: Your predetermined location and timeslot cannot be changed without prior consent from RBG — no exceptions. If you have chosen a garden option that does not include our indoor garden, we cannot provide this garden as a last-minute back-up. If concerned about weather, we suggest that you book the Mediterranean Garden / Hendrie Park option, as you have access to the indoor garden with this choice.
5. PARKING & ACCESS TO GARDENS: There are parking lots located at every garden property and vehicles should park in designated parking spaces. RBG prohibits vehicle access through the service gate entrances. Limousine idling or parking at entrances is strictly prohibited and vehicles that do not comply are ticketed or towed.
6. ARRIVAL AND SESSION TIME: Upon arrival, please check in with kiosk staff at your selected location. All Royal Botanical Gardens areas are public access (with paid admissions) during regular business hours.
7. PHOTOGRAPHY RULES: Our gardens are open to the public and other visitors, including other photography groups, and your activity must not interfere with the use and enjoyment of the gardens by all parties.
   1. Please do not block garden pathways, buildings, amenities, and entrances.
   2. Please do not spend more than 15 minutes at each location, especially feature locations such as fountains, gazebos, etc.
   3. All persons must adhere to the designated walkways and lawns; please do not climb on garden beds, trees, natural lands, and/or sculptures and structures.
   4. Groups should assemble on open lawns for group photos.
   5. Photography set-up is limited to a camera and tripod and hand-held props only.
   6. Please keep speaking to an acceptable volume and family-friendly.
8. PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES: Non-compliance with any of the following may result in termination of your photography permit and/or removal of group or individual(s) off RBG property, and with no compensation owed to the client:
   1. Use of drones on RBG property is strictly prohibited. Please ensure your photographers/videographers are informed and comply.
   2. In accordance with the Liquor License Act, it is illegal to bring and consume your own alcohol anywhere on RBG’s property, including parking lots.
   3. RBG is a smoke-free facility; e-cigarettes, vaping, and cannabis are also not permitted.
   4. Tossing of confetti, rice, glitter, faux or real petals, or any similar material is prohibited. Clients will be responsible for cost of cleaning and any damages.
   5. Open flames, sparklers, smoke bombs, hazers/fog machines, and bubble machines are not permitted.
   6. Physical or verbal violence, threats or threatening behaviour, unwelcome sexual advances, or discrimination on any grounds will not be tolerated.

1. PERMIT FEE: Your prepaid permit fee, inclusive of fee(s) for additional persons and locations, is non-refundable and applies to all group photography at Royal Botanical Gardens.
   1. The permit fee is a one-time user fee and NOT a private room rental fee.
   2. Wearing wedding attire and/or doing pre or post wedding photography constitutes as a Wedding Photography Permit.
   3. Completing the incorrect permit application may result in additional charges billed on the day directly to your credit card. RBG staff will check your permit details on arrival.
2. GROUP SIZE: The permit fee allows up to 1 photographer and 2 persons to pose for photos within your predetermined choice of garden location and time frame. Additional photographers and/or persons (up to 10 total) will be billed at $11.30 (including HST) per person. You must include additional persons (if applicable) in your permit application.
3. CONFIRMING A SPOT: To book a photography permit, RBG requires a completed and signed registration form, along with full payment. Royal Botanical Gardens books a maximum of four groups in each garden option per timeslot.
4. PERMIT TIMESLOT & LOCATION: Your predetermined location and timeslot cannot be changed without prior consent from RBG — no exceptions. If you have chosen a garden option that does not include our indoor garden, we cannot provide this garden as a last-minute back-up. If concerned about weather, we suggest that you book the Mediterranean Garden / Hendrie Park option, as you have access to the indoor garden with this choice.
5. PARKING & ACCESS TO GARDENS: There are parking lots located at every garden property and vehicles should park in designated parking spaces. RBG prohibits vehicle access through the service gate entrances. Limousine idling or parking at entrances is strictly prohibited and vehicles that do not comply are ticketed or towed.
6. ARRIVAL AND SESSION TIME: Upon arrival, please check in with kiosk staff at your selected location. All Royal Botanical Gardens areas are public access (with paid admissions) during regular business hours.
7. PHOTOGRAPHY RULES: Our gardens are open to the public and other visitors, including other photography groups, and your activity must not interfere with the use and enjoyment of the gardens by all parties.
   1. Please do not block garden pathways, buildings, amenities, and entrances.
   2. Please do not spend more than 15 minutes at each location, especially feature locations such as fountains, gazebos, etc.
   3. All persons must adhere to the designated walkways and lawns; please do not climb on garden beds, trees, natural lands, and/or sculptures and structures.
   4. Groups should assemble on open lawns for group photos.
   5. Photography set-up is limited to a camera and tripod and hand-held props only.
   6. Please keep speaking to an acceptable volume and family-friendly.
8. PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES: Non-compliance with any of the following may result in termination of your photography permit and/or removal of group or individual(s) off RBG property, and with no compensation owed to the client:
   1. Use of drones on RBG property is strictly prohibited. Please ensure your photographers/videographers are informed and comply.
   2. In accordance with the Liquor License Act, it is illegal to bring and consume your own alcohol anywhere on RBG’s property, including parking lots.
   3. RBG is a smoke-free facility; e-cigarettes, vaping, and cannabis are also not permitted.
   4. Tossing of confetti, rice, glitter, faux or real petals, or any similar material is prohibited. Clients will be responsible for cost of cleaning and any damages.
   5. Open flames, sparklers, smoke bombs, hazers/fog machines, and bubble machines are not permitted.
   6. Physical or verbal violence, threats or threatening behaviour, unwelcome sexual advances, or discrimination on any grounds will not be tolerated.