Toronto is full of hidden gems. As a photographer, it’s your job to seek them out. The city’s buildings, parks, and bridges are some of the most photographed places in the world—but they’re also very popular with other photogs. That’s why we’ve scoured the city for the best sites to take photos that you won’t find on any Instagram feed (yet). Here are five of our favourites:
Gooderham Building
The Gooderham Building is a historic building in the heart of downtown Toronto. Built-in 1892, it has been a landmark in the city.
This building was once home to factories and offices that made products like flour, whiskey, and other alcoholic drinks. Today, the Gooderham Building serves as an office building for many companies. It also houses retail stores on its ground floors, such as Indigo Books & Music which offers books, magazines, gifts, and more! If you’re interested in exploring hidden gems around town, then make sure to add this spot to your list!
The Distillery District
The Distillery District is a National Historic Site of Canada and an essential part of Toronto’s history. It was once home to Gooderham & Worts Distillery, one of the largest distilleries in North America. Today, it has become one of Toronto’s most popular tourist destinations, with over 300 retailers, restaurants, and cafes making up this historic neighbourhood. The area offers many attractive photo opportunities with plenty of beautiful brick buildings and winding streets that are perfect for capturing stunning landscape shots.
Hagerman Corners, Black Creek Pioneer Village
Hagerman Corners is a historic site in Toronto located at the intersection of Keele Street and Eglinton Avenue. It was built in 1827 by William Hagerman and was once known as ‘Hagerman’s Corners’ or simply ‘Haggermans.’ It became home to a general store, post office, and church before being abandoned in 1925.
The Hagerman house has been restored over the years but remains somewhat in its original state; it’s now part of Black Creek Pioneer Village. You’ll find many other historic buildings in this old village, including St Andrew’s Church (1855), the Millwright Shop (c1850), and Fordham House (c1820).
Evergreen Brickworks
Evergreen Brickworks is a former quarry, but now it’s all about the green. It’s home to several buildings, gardens with beautiful architecture and landscaping, and an outdoor event space that hosts everything from music festivals to weddings (and even the occasional funeral).
The grounds are open from Monday through Saturday from 9 am until 5 pm and on Sundays until 4 pm. You’ll want to bring your camera (and maybe some hiking boots) because there are plenty of trails for exploring—there are even hidden caves on site!
If you’re looking for more information on what exactly goes down at Brickworks, check out their website here. It seems like they do everything from yoga classes to nighttime ghost hunts here, too, so check them out if that sounds like your thing!
Scarborough Bluffs
Scarborough Bluffs, located in the Scarborough district of Toronto, Ontario, Canada, is a series of cliffs along the shoreline of Lake Ontario. It is a popular destination for hikers and photographers due to its extensive trail system and variety of viewpoints. The Scarborough Bluffs has been designated as an Important Bird Area by BirdLife International because it supports several nesting colonies for American kestrels (Falco sparverius), American robins (Turdus migratorius), black-capped chickadees (Parus atricapillus) and song sparrows (Melospiza melodia).
As you can see, there are many places in the Toronto area that you can visit to get some great photos. The next time you plan on going out and looking for something new to shoot, keep these locations in mind!
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