Capture Nature’s Beauty at Our Parks
Nature enthusiasts and budding photographers will find ample opportunities to capture the beauty of nature at our parks. Whether you want to capture the rolling landscape of the headwaters, the unique features of the badlands, the Niagara Escarpment views or lake images, our parks offer diverse landscapes for you to photograph.
The parks also feature an abundance of nature including plants and animals, insects and birds for you to fine tune your skills and practice your composition.
Personal photography is welcome and encouraged at our parks. It’s great for personal memories and sharing on social media. Be sure to stay on the trails as you snap your perfect shot!
Professional Photography and Videography
If you are using a professional photographer or videographer and interested in photographing or filming at a Credit Valley Park, a Professional Photography/Videography Permit is required. A photography permit is $75 plus HST per hour onsite plus applicable entry fees.
Commercial photography and filming are not included in this program.
Drone Use
Recreational drone use is prohibited on CVC properties. Permits for research, education and commercial photography will be considered on a case by case basis. Permit approval process takes up to two weeks.
Filming at our Parks
Commercial filming requires permission and a permit. Please complete the request form for all inquiries.
Photo Gallery
![A photographer stands against tall yellow grasses to take a photo on an a cloudy day.](https://files.cvc.ca/cvc/uploads/2021/03/IMG_2732.jpg)
![A park visitor takes a photo on their phone of the lake at Island Lake Conservation Area.](https://files.cvc.ca/cvc/uploads/2021/03/Island-Lake-Conservation-Area-Orangeville-33.jpg)
![Two people stop to take in the sights along a stream.](https://files.cvc.ca/cvc/uploads/2021/03/Picture-378.jpg)
![Two people taking a photo of a pond](https://files.cvc.ca/cvc/uploads/2021/11/fall-TC-112.jpg)
![A photographer on snowshoes crouches down to take a photo in the snow.](https://files.cvc.ca/cvc/uploads/2021/03/TCCA_8528171857_f4a80b81c5_b.jpg)
![A person stops on the Bob's bridges at Island Lake Conservation Area to take a photo on his phone.](https://files.cvc.ca/cvc/uploads/2021/03/IMG_32112.jpg)
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![Two turtles standing on a log in a pond covered in algae.](https://files.cvc.ca/cvc/uploads/2021/06/rideauacres-135-feature.jpg)
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