12 Stunning Nighttime Photos You'll Wish You'd Taken in Toronto

Day or night, Toronto’s only castle always creates a great photo op. Taking pictures of it at night is an unusual take on the majestic building set in its extensive surrounding gardens.

With its somewhat European flair, the Distillery District is a popular place to visit in the city for markets, theater, and even marriage proposals. The cobblestone streets and Victorian-style architecture plus the combinations of angles and scenes are endless, especially at night.

Whether you’re looking over at the downtown core from the west or east end, or otherwise taking in a wide panoramic view from the Toronto Islands, the city has a distinctive skyline that has been photographed and re-photographed through the decades.

At night, the skyline dances with light reflecting off the waves of Lake Ontario, creating striking and memorable photos as the city meets the water.

With hardly a right angle in sight, the giant crystal that juts out of the traditional structure of the Royal Ontario Museum offers endless opportunities for creating multi-faceted photography. The ROM is one of Toronto’s cultural hubs, and its controversial design has also made it a city landmark.

Other architectural landmarks in the city include both Old and New City Hall, which are fascinating to look at by day but become stunning by night.

In contrast, Old City Hall offers a glimpse of Toronto’s historical architecture, which is even more impressive against the dark sky.

Even late at night, Toronto’s downtown is full of life. Neighborhoods like Kensington Market, Chinatown, and the Entertainment District can still be dazzling in the dark—often even more vibrant than during the day.

With a thriving nightlife, major arteries like King and Queen West can’t be missed, even long after the sun goes down.

On damp evenings, the streets are softened by fog and diffused light, creating intriguing composites.

Lined with parks and boardwalks, the Harbourfront and lengthy Lakeshore areas can be mysterious, misty places late at night. Whether you’re looking out over the dark water or toward the city, there’s urban beauty all around.

In any season, the shores of Lake Ontario are stunning to photograph. Night shots from both the west and east end capture different angles of the city’s breakers and beaches.