60 Minute Photo Lab

60 Minute Photo Lab is a photography services business located inside RioCan Yonge Eglinton Centre at 2300 Yonge St C029 in Toronto, Ontario. The shop serves the midtown corridor with film development and printing, digital photo printing, passport and ID photography, photo gifts, and custom framing, all reachable at 416-487-5493 or through the website at 60minutephoto.ca.

Why local photo labs still matter in midtown Toronto

In a neighbourhood built around the Yonge and Eglinton intersection, where condo towers sit above transit lines and small storefronts still anchor daily errands, a walk-in photo lab fills a gap that phone apps and mail-order printers cannot. Passport renewals, visa applications, and professional headshots all require photos taken to exact government or institutional specifications, and getting them wrong means a rejected application and a second trip. Having a shop inside the RioCan Yonge Eglinton Centre means residents and office workers in the area can combine a print or ID photo errand with the rest of their shopping without adding a special trip across the city.

Toronto's population also still shoots film, whether for personal projects, keepsakes passed down through families, or a renewed interest in analog photography among younger residents. Processing that film requires equipment and expertise that most consumers no longer keep at home, which is why a dedicated film lab remains relevant even as most everyday photography has moved to smartphones. For customers who simply want a physical copy of a digital photo, whether for a frame, an album, or a gift, a counter where prints can be picked up the same visit removes the uncertainty of waiting on a shipment.

What matters when choosing a photo lab

Choosing where to get film developed, order prints, or take an ID photo comes down to a few practical questions rather than brand loyalty. Customers weigh how quickly they can get their photos back, whether the specifications for official documents will be handled correctly on the first try, and whether the location is easy to reach on the way to somewhere else. A shop with posted store hours and a phone number that gets answered during those hours tends to earn repeat visits simply because the experience is predictable.

For passport, visa, PR, and RCMP-related photos, precision is the deciding factor. Government photo requirements specify exact dimensions, background colour, and framing, and a lab that works with these requirements regularly is more likely to get them right than a general print kiosk. For film processing, customers care about how their negatives and prints are handled, since film cannot be reshot once a roll is developed. For framing and photo gifts, the value is in seeing options in person, holding a frame sample, or asking questions about mounting before committing to a purchase, something an online-only printer cannot offer.

Services offered

60 Minute Photo Lab centres its work around printing and photography services that residents in the Yonge and Eglinton area can use for both practical and personal needs.

Film development and processing

The lab processes film for customers who shoot on traditional cameras, handling rolls that need to be developed before prints or digital scans can be produced. This service serves both hobbyists and anyone working through inherited or older rolls of film.

Digital photo printing

Customers can order prints from digital files, including large format printing for bigger displays. Instant prints are available in-store, and orders can also be placed online for pickup, giving flexibility between an immediate visit and planning ahead.

Passport and ID photography

The shop takes photos for passports, visas, permanent residency applications, and RCMP documentation, working to the specific formatting each of these requires. This is often the most time-sensitive service, since applications typically cannot proceed without a compliant photo.

Photo restoration, enlargements, and mounting

Older or damaged photographs can be restored, and existing images can be enlarged for display. Mounting services prepare finished prints for hanging or gifting.

Custom framing and canvas printing

Framing is done on-site, along with canvas printing, giving customers a way to turn a print or portrait into a finished piece for a wall rather than leaving it as a loose photo.

Portrait and wedding photography

A studio on-site supports portrait sessions, and the lab also takes on wedding photography, extending its work beyond printing into capturing the images themselves.

Photo gifts and albums

Photos can be turned into gifts, and the shop carries a selection of frames and albums for occasions such as birthdays and anniversaries, allowing a finished product to be chosen in person rather than guessed at online.

Visiting the Yonge Eglinton location

The shop sits inside RioCan Yonge Eglinton Centre, a mall that draws steady foot traffic from nearby offices, condos, and transit riders moving through the intersection. For customers dropping off film or picking up a passport photo, being inside an existing shopping destination means the errand can be folded into a lunch break or a regular grocery run rather than requiring its own trip. The listed hours run Monday to Friday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., with the shop closed on Sunday, so planning a visit around those windows avoids a wasted trip. Various payment methods are accepted at checkout.

Contact by phone at 416-487-5493 is available during store hours for questions about turnaround times, ID photo requirements, or framing options before making the trip in.

Frequently asked questions

Does 60 Minute Photo Lab process film?

Yes, film development and processing is one of the core services offered, serving customers working with traditional camera film rather than digital files only.

Can passport and visa photos be taken there?

Yes, the shop provides photography for passports, visas, permanent residency, and RCMP documentation, formatted to the requirements those applications call for.

Is custom framing available on-site?

Yes, custom framing and canvas printing are done at the location, along with a selection of frames and albums for gifts and display.

What are the store hours at the Yonge Eglinton location?

The shop is open Monday to Friday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and is closed on Sunday.