Oshawa Valley Botanical Gardens
The Oshawa Valley Botanical Gardens boast numerous features that make a perfect backdrop for a wedding ceremony or photography. With stunning gardens, architectural features, serene water features and winding pathways, the scenery of the Oshawa Valley Botanical Gardens is second to none. View the gardens virtual tour.
Visitors can enjoy the classically designed shade structure in the Memory Garden. This centerpiece provides the official formal gathering space for small weddings.
Groups looking to conduct a wedding or take formal photos on special occasions require a permit. Permits grant approval to conduct this activity within the park; it does not grant exclusive rights to a specific area within the park. When multiple permit holders are at the same location at the same time, they must co-exist where possible or switch locations. Public access must not be restricted. Guests are asked to wait until a wedding ceremony is finished to take photos in the Memory Garden.
Lakeview Park
Nestled along the shore of Lake Ontario, Lakeview Park with its mature landscape setting has views of the lake and is a beautiful, community park. Connected to the recreational trails, Joseph Kolodzie Oshawa Creek Bike Path and the Waterfront Trail, visitors can connect to Oshawa's vibrant downtown, Oshawa Second Marsh, McLaughlin Bay Wildlife Reserve, the historic Oshawa Community Museum among other attractions. View the Lakeview Park virtual tour.
Wedding ceremonies are permitted in Area D and at Lookout #3.
| Additional Information for Weddings and Photography |
- A permit for/including photos is not restricted to one area of the park. Groups must work together so all permit holders have an opportunity to take photos in several areas of the park.
- During the permitted photo time there may be wedding ceremonies taking place in other areas of the park. As a result, are of the park may be temporarily unavailable for photographs until the wedding ceremony is finished.
- If you wish to rent chairs from an outside company for your ceremony the chair information must be submitted to the Facility Booking Office as part of the application process. A photo of the chair along with the company information must be submitted by way of email.
- If your guests would like to bring their own chairs they can only be lawn chairs or camping chairs.
- The permit holder must comply with any closures the City of Oshawa deems necessary.
- No person may park, drive or operate a vehicle in any park except in those areas designated for that use, which include public parking areas, driveways, and roadways.
- The permit holder is responsible for all set-up and take-down unless otherwise pre-arranged with the Facility Booking Office, including the removal of litter and the restoration of the wedding site.
- Set-up and take-down must be included in the permitted time.
- All decorations must be approved by City of Oshawa staff prior to the rental date.
- Smoking and the illegal consumption of alcohol is strictly forbidden in all City-owned and operated facilities.
- There are no public washrooms available at Oshawa Valley Botanical Gardens.
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The Jubilee Pavilion hosts wedding ceremonies and receptions at Lakeview Park.
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The Jubilee Pavilion has sole concession rights at Lakeview Park. No outside catering/corporate food services are permitted.
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| Wedding and Photography Fees |
Wedding and photography fees
| Description | Rate (per hour except where noted) |
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| Photos in all City Parks |
$65.00 |
| Wedding Ceremonies (includes photography) |
$130.41 |
| Hydro at Lakeview Park (flat rate) |
$35.36 |
Above rates are subject to HST.
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Bookings
To inquire about booking your wedding and/or photographs, submit an application or contact the Facility Booking Office.
