Best Places To Shoot The Toronto Skyline

Photographing The Toronto Skyline

Skyline Polson Pier
Toronto at Skyline Polson Pier (photo by Bruce Christie 2016)

The entire Toronto Skyline is visible from several vantage points and some of the best places to shoot the Toronto Skyline are from Polson Pier or the Toronto Islands. The most popular place to photograph the skyline is at Polson Pier which is situated near the end of Cherry Street. Be careful about parking there; after 6PM weekdays and 12 noon on weekends can get you a ticket!

Toronto Skyline at Night Polson Pier
Toronto Skyline at Night Polson Pier (photo by Bruce Christie 2016)

On many evenings, many photographer congregate to shoot the Toronto skyline in its opulence. Those with smartphones also take photographs ther. They’re usually the ones that are throwing their fast food packaging about. They also make the most noise and are very irritating!

Toronto Skyline at Centre Island
Toronto Skyline at Centre Island (photo by Bruce Christie 2016)

While Polson Pier is very popular, I think the best views of the Toronto Skyline is from the Toronto Islands. There are many interesting vantage points to photograph the skyline – starting at Hanlan’s Point.

Skyline From Hanlan's Point
Skyline From Hanlan’s Point (photo by Bruce Christie 2016)

As you walk (or bike) eastward from Hanlan’s Point, you get contrasting perspectives of the city.

Toronto Skyline From Trout Pond
Skyline From Trout Pond at Toronto Islands (photo by Bruce Christie 2016)

Make sure you have comfortable shoes if you go to The Toronto Islands. And watch out for goose droppings as they are abundant near the shorelines.

Toronto Skyline at Snake Island
Skyline at Snake Island (photo by Bruce Christie 2016)

One gets an interesting perspective of the Toronto Skyline from Snake Island. I have been to Snake Island several times but cannot say I saw any snakes.

Toronto Skyline at Centre Island
Skyline at Ward’s Island (photo by Bruce Christie 2016)

Ward’s Island is also a great place to photograph the Toronto Skyline. This area is inhabited by humans with lovely cottage like homes adorning the small island.

Toronto Skyline at Royal Canadian Yacht Club
Skyline at Royal Canadian Yacht Club (photo by Bruce Christie 2016)

Ward’s Island is home to the Royal Canadian Yacht Club where this was taken. One can photograph the skyline from Humber Park as well but the islands and Polson Pier are the best vantage points, in my opinion.

 

 

 

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