Top 10 Locations in Calgary for Rainy Days
Here is a list of some Calgary locations for when it rains! The weather can be un-predictable in the months of May and June, but this guide will be your helping hand in finding a last minute indoor location in Calgary.
The Wedding Study Studios (Downtown) *requires booking, but several spaces are available*
Great for small/medium wedding parties of 8 and less
The Central Public Library (indoors and out front under the covered space on both sides) *no booking is required, but please be courteous if others are using the space for photos*
Great for large wedding parties
Hudson Bay Arches (Stephen Ave) *no booking required, but please be courteous if others are using the space for photos*
Great for small/medium-sized wedding parties of 10 and less
SAIT Concrete Parkade *no booking is required, but please be courteous if others are using the space for photos*
Great for all and especially large wedding parties
The Devonian Gardens (The Core) *you must submit a permit allowance to shoot there. The fee is around $250 hourly, and applications are submitted a month in advance*
Great for all
Studio Boheme (South) *requires booking*
Great for medium-sized wedding parties of 8 and less
The SNAP Photo Club (Stephen Ave) *requires booking. They do provide a group discount, and you can rent the entire space for yourself*
Great for small/medium wedding parties of 8 and less
Studio Atelier *requires booking*
Great for small/medium wedding parties of 8 and less
Workshop Studios (Inglewood Industrial Sector) *requires booking*
Great for small wedding parties of 6 and less
Plant Plant YYC (Inglewood) *requires booking*
Great for small wedding parties of 4 and less
If you do not have any access to any location, consider chatting with your ceremony or reception venues if they can host your immediate/bridal party for photos. Another alternative would be to have some clear umbrellas on hand. Shoppers Drugmart and Dollarama have lots in supply for a reasonable cost. You could also rent clear umbrellas from local wedding rental companies! Clear umbrellas make for unique and romantic photos, so don’t hesitate to give it a go on a light rainy day!