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Photo locations · Newborn · Montreal

Best places for newborn photos in Montreal

Planning newborn photos in Montreal? These are the spots worth shortlisting, chosen for the light, the backdrop, and how easily a session comes together.

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newborn photos by a Snappr photographer
newborn photos by a Snappr photographer
newborn photos by a Snappr photographer
newborn photos by a Snappr photographer
newborn photos by a Snappr photographer
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Where to shoot

6 places to shoot newborn photos & videos in Montreal

01

Montreal Botanical Garden

4101 Sherbrooke St E, Montreal, QC H1X 2B2 · Rosemont-La Petite-Patrie · Outdoor

One of the world's great botanical gardens, its 75 hectares hold themed spaces from the Chinese and Japanese gardens to rose beds and ten greenhouses. The manicured landscapes give family, maternity and engagement shoots lush, colour-rich backdrops in every season.

For newborn photos: a gentle, low-key setting for a first session.

Best lightOvercast or soft morning light under canopy
PermitPaid admission or entry; arrange professional sessions with the venue in advance.
AccessMetro Pie-IX; on-site paid parking
SeasonPeak bloom late spring; foliage in October
02

Parc La Fontaine

3819 Av. Calixa-Lavallee, Montreal, QC H2L 3A7 · Le Plateau-Mont-Royal · Outdoor

A beloved Plateau park with two linked ponds, arching footbridges, fountains and mature trees. Willow-lined water and open lawns make it an easy, natural setting for family, maternity and couples shoots.

For newborn photos: a calm backdrop that keeps baby comfortable.

Best lightGolden hour by the ponds and willows
PermitA permit may be required for professional shoots — check current rules with the venue or city.
AccessMetro Sherbrooke; limited street parking
SeasonLush in summer; vivid foliage in autumn
03

Westmount Park

4574 Sherbrooke St W, Westmount, QC H3Z 1E7 · Westmount · Outdoor

A leafy Victorian park with a lily pond, stone footbridge, greenhouse conservatory and towering shade trees. Its quiet, manicured character suits family, maternity and christening-style portraits away from downtown crowds.

For newborn photos: an intimate spot for those first-week frames.

Best lightDappled shade midday; golden hour on lawns
PermitA permit may be required for professional shoots — check current rules with the venue or city.
AccessMetro Vendome then bus; some street parking
SeasonGreen spring-summer; conservatory year-round
04

Maison Saint-Gabriel

Historic gardens
2146 Place Dublin, Montreal, QC · Pointe-Saint-Charles, Le Sud-Ouest · Outdoor

This 17th-century farmhouse museum keeps a quiet corner of old New France alive, with a recreated period vegetable garden, a wooded glade and a poetry path among heritage stone walls. The enclosed grounds feel private and unhurried, ideal for gentle newborn and maternity photos away from crowds. Soft greenery and weathered stone give a timeless, storybook backdrop.

For newborn photos: a gentle, low-key setting for a first session.

Best lightGolden hour, when warm light settles over the garden beds and the old fieldstone facade.
PermitA permit may be required for professional shoots. Check current rules with the venue or city.
AccessResidential streets with some free and paid parking; Charlevoix and LaSalle Metro stations are a short walk. Fee applies for garden access; confirm current rates with the venue.
Group sizeBest for small groups given the intimate garden footprint; ideal for couples, expecting parents and newborns.
05

Morgan Arboretum

Woodland reserve
150 Chemin des Pins, Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, QC · Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue (Macdonald Campus) · Outdoor

McGill's forested arboretum spreads across hundreds of hectares of native maple, beech and hickory on the western tip of the island, laced with quiet walking trails. The hush of the woods and dappled canopy make it a calm, private-feeling spot for maternity, newborn lifestyle and family photos. Fall colour here is spectacular, and spring brings soft new green.

For newborn photos: a calm backdrop that keeps baby comfortable.

Best lightMid-morning or late afternoon, when sun filters through the canopy into soft pools on the trail floor.
PermitA permit may be required for professional shoots. Check current rules with the venue or city.
AccessOn-site parking at the entrance; a fee applies for admission, so confirm current rates with the arboretum.
TerrainNatural forest trails, uneven and sometimes muddy; sturdy footwear helps, and it is an easy stroll rather than a hike.
06

Parc-nature du Bois-de-l'Ile-Bizard

Nature park
2115 Chemin du Bord-du-Lac, L'Ile-Bizard, QC · L'Ile-Bizard-Sainte-Genevieve · Outdoor

This large nature park pairs marsh boardwalks and a long wooden footbridge with a sandy beach on the Lake of Two Mountains. Reeds, still water and quiet forest paths make it a gentle, uncrowded setting for maternity, newborn lifestyle and family photos. The boardwalk over the marsh is a favourite for calm, open-sky frames.

For newborn photos: an intimate spot for those first-week frames.

Best lightEarly morning or golden hour over the water, when the marsh and lake turn soft and glassy.
PermitA permit may be required for professional shoots. Check current rules with the venue or city.
AccessOn-site parking near the welcome centre at Pointe-aux-Carrieres; a fee may apply, so confirm current rates with the park. Open 7 a.m. to sunset.
TerrainFlat boardwalks, gravel paths and beach sand; comfortable and stroller-friendly on the main routes.

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Example of newborn photos delivered by the Snappr network
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Frequently asked questions

Shooting newborn photos in Montreal

It depends on the spot. Public streets and sidewalks usually don't, while many parks, gardens, and landmarks require a permit for professional sessions. Each location above notes what we found on permits — confirm the current rules and any fee with the venue or city before you book.

Golden hour — the hour after sunrise or before sunset — flatters almost every location, and each spot above lists the light that works best there. Early morning also means thinner crowds at the popular ones.

Snappr pricing is flat and set before you book, with no travel or editing surprises. Most sessions run one to two hours; you can see current rates and what each tier includes on the pricing page.

Pick your date and shoot type and we match you with a vetted local photographer who shoots in Montreal. Booking takes a couple of minutes, and you can reschedule for free if plans change.

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