Photography Locations

Your Group Photography Session

Group Size

NOTE: During the Covid-19 pandemic, special operations are in effect. The maximum group size able to pose together is 10 persons from the same household and/or bubble + photographers.

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.

Based on your information, your permit will be $250 (+ $32.50 HST), and allows up to 20 persons to pose for photos within your predetermined choice of garden location and time frame.

Additional persons (up to 30 total) will be billed at $10 (+ $1.30 HST) per person. Photographer(s) are not included in group count.

Based on your information, your permit will be $400 + $52 HST ($250 for the initial permit + $150 for secondary time-slot and location), and allows up to 20 persons to pose for photos within your predetermined choice of garden location and time frame.

Additional persons (up to 30 total) will be billed at $10 (+ $1.30 HST) per person. Photographer(s) are not included in group count.

Based on your information, your permit will be $150 (+ $19.50 HST), and allows up to 20 persons to pose for photos within your predetermined choice of garden location and time frame.

Additional persons (up to 30 total) will be billed at $10 (+ $1.30 HST) per person. Photographer(s) are not included in group count.

Based on your information, your permit will be $300 + $39 HST ($150 for the initial permit + $150 for secondary time-slot and location), and allows up to 20 persons to pose for photos within your predetermined choice of garden location and time frame.

Additional persons (up to 30 total) will be billed at $10 (+ $1.30 HST) per person. Photographer(s) are not included in group count.

Based on your information, your permit will be complimentary, and allows up to 20 persons to pose for photos within your predetermined choice of garden location and time frame.

Additional persons (up to 30 total) will be billed at $10 (+ $1.30 HST) per person. Photographer(s) are not included in group count.

Based on your information, your permit will be $150 +$19.50 HST (complimentary initial permit + $150 for secondary time-slot and location), and allows up to 20 persons to pose for photos within your predetermined choice of garden location and time frame.

Additional persons (up to 30 total) will be billed at $10 (+ $1.30 HST) per person. Photographer(s) are not included in group count.

Based on your information, your permit will be $67.80 (+$8.81 HST), and allows for up to 1 photographer and 2 persons to pose for photos within your predetermined choice of garden location and time frame.

Additional persons (up to 10 total) will be billed at $11.30 (+ $1.47 HST) per person. Photographer(s) are not included in group count.

Based on your information, your permit will be $135.60 + $17.63 HST ($67.80 for the initial permit + $67.80 for secondary time-slot and location), and allows for up to 1 photographer and 2 persons to pose for photos within your predetermined choice of garden location and time frame.

Additional persons (up to 10 total) will be billed at $11.30 (+ $1.47 HST) per person. Photographer(s) are not included in group count.

Applicant Information

Policies and Procedures

Please read the following policies and procedures carefully before submitting your registration form. These policies and procedures must be strictly adhered to. Your compliance is greatly appreciated.

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. A Wedding Photography Permit is required whenever wedding attire is worn and/or if doing pre or post-wedding photography at RBG.
   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 entrance. RBG prohibits vehicle access through the service gate entrances. Limousine idling or parking at entrances is strictly prohibited. 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: Please inform all photographers/videographers that RBG strictly prohibits the use of drones on RBG property.
8. PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES: In accordance with the Liquor License Act, it is illegal to bring your own alcohol and consume said alcohol anywhere on RBG’s property, including parking lots . RBG is a smoke-free facility, including e-cigarettes, vaping, and cannabis. All persons must adhere to the designated walkways; please do not clamber on garden beds, natural lands, and/or sculptures.

Policies and Procedures

Please read the following policies and procedures carefully before submitting your registration form. These policies and procedures must be strictly adhered to. Your compliance is greatly appreciated.

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. NUMBER OF GUESTS: 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 entrance. RBG prohibits vehicle access through the service gate entrances. Limousine idling or parking at entrances is strictly prohibited. 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: Please inform all photographers/videographers that RBG strictly prohibits the use of drones on RBG property.
8. PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES:In accordance with the Liquor License Act, it is illegal to bring your own alcohol and consume said alcohol anywhere on RBG’s property, including parking lots . RBG is a smoke-free facility, including e-cigarettes, vaping, and cannabis. All persons must adhere to the designated walkways; please do not clamber on garden beds, natural lands, and/or sculptures.