Permits are required for any professional photography session (weddings, engagement, family, graduation, etc.) on RBG grounds: rbg.ca/photograph
Photo credit: ESM Photography
Photography Permit Registration - Tickets
Event Summary
From
Sunday, Oct 18, 2026
to
Saturday, Oct 31, 2026
Special Occasion Photography Permits
Additional Details
Item details
Date
Monday, Apr 27, 2026
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Permits
Description
What's Included
- 3-hour timeslots
- Permit includes access to the garden for:
- Up to 10, 20, or 30 subjects (select option below, varies by garden)
- Up to 4 vendors (photographers, videographers, planners, etc); these do not count against the total number of subjects allowed under the permit
- Permit is not an exclusive booking; remain respectful of other visitors or groups on site
Gardens & Pricing
Garden descriptions and photos available at rbg.ca/photography
- Gardens are located at different addresses (within 3 km of eachother); you are welcome to book more than one location, though transportation will be required to move between gardens
- Separate on-site parking fees apply for the Arboretum, paid upon arrival
- Pricing varies by date and garden area. Book a Monday-Thursday to save! (holidays exempt from this offer)
Please Note:
- Permit registration closes at 12 p.m. (noon) one day prior to the permit date. Space is limited, and permits can fill quickly for popular dates / venues.
- In the case of inclement weather, permits may be transferred to another date (pending availability)
We're Sorry!
Permits are not currently available for this date. Please contact info@rbg.ca to get up-to-the-minute ticket availability information.
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