Spencer Smith Park
Spencer Smith Park is Burlington's downtown Lake Ontario waterfront park, with the promenade, Brant Street Pier, open lawns and skyline views all within one walkable area. SIGS uses Burlington waterfront locations for engagement photography, and Spencer Smith is a practical option when a couple wants water, city texture and a relaxed walk rather than a formal garden.
Portrait location · Burlington
Gallery
Photographs from Spencer Smith Park coming soon
We're adding our favourite frames from this location. In the meantime, see our recent work and pricing below.
Permits & access
Spencer Smith Park is a City of Burlington waterfront park. The City's current group-photography contract page lists specific eligible parks and does not currently list Spencer Smith among them, so do not assume a standard photography contract applies here. Confirm current professional or engagement-photography requirements directly with the City before scheduling a session, especially during festivals or major waterfront events.
Good to know
- Address
- 1400 Lakeshore Rd, Burlington, ON
- Parking
- Downtown Burlington has paid waterfront parking around Spencer Smith Park, including the waterfront lots and nearby Waterfront Parking Garage. Check current rates and event restrictions before the session.
Frequently asked
Do we need a photography permit at Spencer Smith Park?
Confirm directly with the City of Burlington before the session. Burlington currently lists specific parks for group-photography contracts, and Spencer Smith is not on that current list, so the applicable rules should be checked for your date and type of shoot.
What are the main photo backgrounds at Spencer Smith Park?
The lakefront promenade, Brant Street Pier, open lawns and downtown Burlington waterfront give couples several different looks in a short walk.
What should we check before an engagement session here?
Check Burlington's waterfront event calendar, parking conditions and weather. Spencer Smith hosts major festivals, and crowd levels can change dramatically from one weekend to another.
Find Spencer Smith Park
Around Burlington
Spencer Smith Park is one of the spots we photograph across Burlington