Popular Photography Locations Lethbridge
Often I am asked about photography locations in Lethbridge. Over the years I found many public or semi private locations that you can use without booking or paying. Then lately I started to noticed that a lot are starting to charge. As one person said to me. “We did let photographers use our space but they became to demanding so now we will regulate it and charge”.
In the following list I have contacted each one to check on any requirements. I am not including private locations as this changes so fast. I have kept it to ones that most clients ask about.
If you have or find a location that is not on the list please let me know.
When using any location please be a professional.
The actions of a few bad apples rubs off on ALL OF US! If we keep getting banned soon we will be without some of the great spots we have come to love.
Semi or full nudity
I have had a couple mentions from locations about nudity and questionable shoots. The general response to this is that all these locations are public places and photographers need to respect that. No nudity is acceptable if the location is open. A couple places suggested that if you require nudity that you should book the entire place off hours. Of course the cost is substantially higher.
(Updated January 25, 2023)
Photography Locations Lethbridge
Galt Museum

- 403-320-3954
- $50 per hour or part thereof
- NO prebooking, recommend calling ahead
- Must provide a business card with payment
- An assortment of rules that apply about furniture and use of the area – inquire at the Galt
Casa

- 403-327-2272
- $35 per hour
- Requires prebooking – If space available
- MUST provide a copy of insurance
- Must fill out booking form
- NO studio lighting in the Atrium, on camera flash only
- Groups larger than 10 not in common area – need to shoot in a room / book a room
Sandman Signature (formally the Lodge)
- 403-328-1123
- No prebooking required
- No cost
Helen Schuler Nature Center – Roof top Garden
- 403-320-3064
- $50 per hour for roof
- Depends on availability
- No studio lights
- Maximum of 50 people
- For additional rules inquire when booking
Research Station
- 403-327-4561
- Free for pictures
- Opens for booking on January 2 for each year.
- To guarantee a spot you must book in advance
- When booking a contract must be signed
- Have been told that they do not allow photos when the station is open. Will check into that.
Japanese Garden

- 403-328-3511
- Wedding up to 15 people $150 for 2 hours
- Family $75 for up to 10 people
- Couple $50
- Prebooking is required before your event and you must follow the rules of the garden. If unsure of the rules check when booking.
Lethbridge Parks Photography locations

- 311
- Be respectful
- Parks are first come first served
- Do not damage plants or property
- Small group up to 10 just go to the park and work around people
- Over 25 you need a special event permit by calling 311 – $68.75 + GST
University of Lethbridge
403 – 329 – 2111
They do rent out banquet, ballroom and meeting space but the use of the grounds seems to be in question for just pictures.
If you can get a contact I can talk to with the info I would love to but it seems to fall between the different groups and not regulated. Booking without a contact seems impossible.
Lethbridge College
403 – 320 – 3200
They do rent out banquet, ballroom and meeting space but the use of the grounds seems to be in question for just pictures.
If you can get a contact I can talk to with the info I would love to but it seems to fall between the different groups and not regulated. Booking without a contact seems impossible.
Dwell Urban Venue
418 13 St N, Lethbridge, AB T1H 2S2 403-894-6234
- Upstairs
- No elevator
- Large room with natural light
- Exposed brick and white walls
- Vintage furniture
- Two washrooms
- Studio Lights allowed
- Private when using
- $75 per hour
- Large groups allowed
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It would be nice if the locations were posted with address.
Lethbridge is so small that just about everyone knows these addresses.