Parking available in the large lot outside RBG Centre (680 Plains Rd. W.). Enter through RBG Centre, and access Hendrie Park through the tunnel in the lower level of the Atrium. This location is accessible by public transit.
Parking available in the large lot across the street. Accessible spaces available directly outside the building. This location is accessible by public transit.
Parking available in the large lot across the street. Accessible spaces available directly outside the building. This location is accessible by public transit.
Student ticket requires showing a student card indicating full-time attendance in a recognized post-secondary institution.
RBG considers a senior to be a person of 65+ years of age.
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More ways to explore Canada this summer, made possible by the Government of Canada.
RBG is participating in the Canada Strong Pass, which grants free admission to visitors up to 17 years old, and half-price admission to visitors who are 18 to 24 years old.
Pass prices are applied automatically to Garden Admission rates when purchasing online or in-person. Not applicable to special events, programs, exhibits, group visits, or membership purchases.
Partner programs tickets are only available for purchase in-person. Most programs are not applicable to exhibits or special events, including the floral showcase.
Access 2 Card
Access 2 Cardholders purchasing garden admission tickets receive one free admission for their support person. For online tickets, purchase admissions for the cardholder, and the support person will be accommodated at the door.
Thanks to the support of our generous donors, RBG can connect more people to the natural world of Royal Botanical Gardens.
The Green Angels Subsidy Fund provides admission passes, school programming, child, adult, and family programming, and school transportation costs to those experiencing financial hardship.
Current memberships of the American Horticultural Society or from a garden participating in their Reciprocal Admissions Program (RAP) receive free Garden Admission to Royal Botanical Gardens.
Display your card upon entry alongside valid government I.D. to redeem.
Available for garden admission during regular hours only; does not apply for any special ticketed events or parking.
Effective September 2, teachers are invited to join us for a private showcase of our School Programs followed by complimentary garden admission on that day. These exclusive events will be held twice a year, with dates announced in late fall and spring.
Note: Daily complimentary admission for OCT cardholders is no longer in effect.
This policy does not apply to news media and public affairs coverage of Royal Botanical Gardens’ staff, events and activities. Production of such coverage is co-ordinated by the Communications Department.
A location agreement must be signed before production can proceed. This contract is binding and is the only contractual agreement regarding filming accepted by Royal Botanical Gardens. Location scouts/managers, production crews and their representatives must ensure that all conditions of the location agreement are met satisfactorily before being granted permission to enter the property.
A location fee, plus any additional labour, equipment and/or security costs, will be charged. The fee is to be delivered to Royal Botanical Gardens Centre, 680 Plains Road West, Burlington, prior to the commencement of photography or filming.
Proof of a minimum two million dollars ($2 million) General Liability Insurance, naming Royal Botanical Gardens as an additional insured, must be delivered at least two (2) full business days (Monday to Friday) prior to the commencement of photography or filming.
Royal Botanical Gardens reserves the right to review and approve in advance any script, storyboard or treatment for video/film or photographic activity on its property. Any materials or props being used also must be approved in advance.
Participants are asked to respect the valuable and special nature of the plant material, wildlife and furnishings of Royal Botanical Gardens. Plants and/or their labels, as well as any other garden structures, cannot be moved without express permission of Royal Botanical Gardens.
Participants must respect the environmental integrity of property and waterways owned by, or adjacent to, Royal Botanical Gardens. Royal Botanical Gardens reserves the right to restrict and/or regulate activity on land it owns, which it deems to be environmentally sensitive or environmentally significant.
Garden areas will remain open to visitors during photography/film shoots, unless otherwise arranged in advance. Photographers and camera crews are requested to work around Royal Botanical Gardens’ visitors and to work co-operatively with Gardens’ staff. Failure to do so may result in cancellation of the agreement with penalty.
Royal Botanical Gardens requires a published photo/site credit and/or End Credit acknowledgement.
A copy of the finished product (published photo or produced video) must be submitted to the communications manager when it becomes available.
