| Membership | Price |
|---|---|
| Student | $55/year |
| Single | $85/year |
| Single Plus | $120/year |
| Family | $130/year |
| Family Plus | $175/year |
| Contributing | $250/year |
| Supporting | $500/year |
| Sustaining | $1,000/year |
| Benefactor's Circle | $2,500/year |
| Director's Circle | $5,000/year |
| President's Circle | $10,000/year |
Arts After Hours
11 evening events throughout the summer!
Explore the world of art in Hendrie Park through a variety of unique evening experiences. Tours, music, movie nights and workshops… there’s something for everyone! Get an exclusive look at Seeing The Invisible, grab a bite to eat, and celebrate art in all its forms.
Arts After Hours is a separate ticketed event requiring pre-registration.
Taste of the Gardens
Join us for lunch; open daily!
With two restaurants on-site, Royal Botanical Gardens is your destination for dishes inspired by fresh, seasonal ingredients.
At the Greenhouse Café you’ll find fresh, seasonal ingredients on a new menu that incorporates local produce, meats and cheeses and features wines and craft brews exclusive to Ontario.
Situated at the historic David Braley and Nancy Gordon Rock Garden, RBG’s Rock Garden Bistro features an eclectic menu that boasts fresh, locally sourced ingredients, many picked straight from our gardens!
RBG at Home
Accessible, diverse and entertaining learning opportunities for all ages.
Celebrate nature’s beauty on our social media channels and dig deeper with a full lineup of resources, activities, and virtual programming.
Where People, Plants and Nature Cultivate Unforgettable Experiences
-
5
cultivated garden areas
-
27
km of nature trails
-
2,400
acres of nature sanctuaries
-
300
acres of cultivated gardens
-
50+
species at risk
-
2,500+
plant species
-
231,000+
individual plants
- Explore RBG
Articles and Announcements
More to …
See
Set your sights on RBG’s 27km of scenic trails and 300 acres of cultivated gardens with picture-perfect horticultural collections and bustling wildlife. With brilliant colours, magnificent shorelines and exhilarating escarpment views, something is bound to catch your eye.
Smell
Enjoy the scents of the season! From the fresh breeze through our nature trails to fragrant florals in the Mediterranean Garden, follow your nose and plan your visit around What’s in Bloom.
Hear
Explore the world of art in Hendrie Park through a variety of unique evening experiences coming soon! Tours, music, theatre, and workshops… there’s something for everyone!
Taste
With two restaurants and a teahouse on site, Royal Botanical Gardens is your destination for flavourful dishes inspired by fresh, seasonal ingredients.
Learn
RBG is committed to providing accessible, diverse and entertaining learning opportunities for all ages. Learn in a natural setting with engaging programming from knowledgeable experts. Explore nature’s beauty in a new way and grow your knowledge through camps, courses, workshops, and RBG at Home.
What's In Bloom
July 3, 2022
13 immersive, larger-than-life, and interactive artworks ✨ #SeeingTheInvisible at Royal Botanical Gardens is a must on your summer buck…
July 2, 2022
You'll find more than blooms in Hendrie Park this time of year 🐝🐸🐣
Gardens don't have to just provide beautiful views for visit…
July 2, 2022
Plunging into the long weekend like ... ⏩
For birders visiting RBG, our nature sanctuary trail system provides intimate birding experi…
July 1, 2022
🌺 Warm weather and sunshine brings spectacular colours and blooms across the Gardens. Clematis, lilies, hostas, and coneflowers are ju…
July 1, 2022
Yes, we're open for #CanadaDay!
What's on this weekend:
🎨 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Seeing the Invisible (an AR art exhibit)
🌹 11 a.m., 2:…
June 30, 2022
🥗 Eat local at RBG. Whether you’re dining at the Greenhouse Café, Rock Garden Bistro, Turner Pavilion Teahouse, or our pop up Food …
June 30, 2022
#OTD in 1882, RBG’s founder Thomas Baker McQuesten was born! From 1924 to his death in 1948, McQuesten took the idea of RBG from an asp…
June 29, 2022
Paradise found at Cootes Paradise 🌅 Who else is looking forward to relaxing trail-side this long weekend?
If you're looking for some …
June 29, 2022
On your next visit, take a look beyond the eye-popping blooms and be sure to pay attention to the textures which can be observed in the f…
June 28, 2022
It’s time for a trim! ✂️💈 Shout out to the Laking Garden team for keeping the Boxwood Knot garden looking sharp!
Boxwood cultiv…
June 27, 2022
A visit to the Gardens later in the day certainly helps to avoid the summer heat ☀️.
All cultivated Garden areas are open daily 10 a…
June 27, 2022
The Japanese tree lilacs (Syringa reticulata) are blooming now at the Arboretum. This late bloomer doesn't have the typical intoxicating …
June 26, 2022
Paddling into a new week. Exploring Cootes Paradise by land or water is the perfect mid-week escape!
🛶 RBG is home to two canoe launc…
June 26, 2022
If you’re on the trails and you spot a plant that looks suspiciously like Giant Hogweed, chances are its a look-alike! RBG staff keep a…
June 26, 2022
Summer sky reflections at Cootes Paradise, perfectly captured by @mh_cooper ☁️
How are you celebrating the first official weekend of…
June 25, 2022
Armed with the right plant choices, information and perseverance, roses can fill your garden with scent and beauty all summer and into th…
June 25, 2022
Have you visited RBG's newest garden area that emanates secret garden vibes? Learn about the healing power of plants from head to toe at …
June 24, 2022
We challenge you to try out a new trail this summer! With 27 km of nature trails to explore in RBG's nature sanctuaries, step outside you…
June 23, 2022
Take a whiff of one of the cup-shaped pink blooms of Rosa 'AUSmixture' sold as Olivia Rose Austin™ and see if you notice a fruity edge …
June 23, 2022
Laking Garden is home to beautiful blooms beyond 'peak' spring interest of iris and peonies. Visit throughout the summer to discover how …
June 22, 2022
The Rock Garden may be one of the best places to beat the heat at the Gardens 🔥☀️ Pull up a chair under the shady canopy or near t…
June 21, 2022
Summer is officially here! The Rose Garden is bursting with colourful blooms to start the new season. Make sure to say hello to our Garde…
June 21, 2022
Happy #NationalIndigenousPeoplesDay! With free parking at the Arboretum today, we invite you to explore the Enji naagdowing Anishinaabe w…
June 19, 2022
The middle terrace at Laking Garden is heating up and ready for summer 🔥. Baptisia 'Solar Flare' (also known as false indigo) deserves…
June 19, 2022
Loaded with sweet-scented white flowers, this double flowered mock orange variety is a sight for sore eyes at the Arboretum.
Pack a picn…
Become an RBG Member
Members have access to the following benefits when presenting their membership card and one piece of photo identification.
- Unlimited Visits All Year Round
- Free Parking
- Specialty Food, Gift & Program Discounts
- Pre-Sale and Discounts to Special Ticketed Events
- Subscription to Members' Magazine, Paradise Found
- Free admission to RBG's Winter Exhibit
- Free Admission and Discounts at Botanical Gardens Across North America
Benefits are subject to change at any time.
