| 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 |
Canada’s Largest Botanical Garden
Celebrate Spring at the Arboretum
Get outdoors and celebrate the emergence of spring as RBG’s Arboretum and surrounding nature trails come alive with inspiring plants and wildlife! From delicate and ephemeral wild plants and flowering trees to beautiful migrating birds and wildlife, every spring visit to the Arboretum brings a new adventure.
Where People, Plants and Nature Cultivate Unforgettable Experiences
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5
cultivated garden areas
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27
km of nature trails
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2,400
acres of nature sanctuaries
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300
acres of cultivated gardens
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50+
species at risk
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2,400+
plant species
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312,000+
individual plants
- Explore RBG
What's In Bloom
April 11, 2021
White Forsythia (Abeliophyllum distichum) 🤍
We’re so close to peak bloom season in the arboretum! Magnolias, cherries, and lilacs a…
April 10, 2021
Hello magnolia!
RBG’s magnolia collection are starting to wake up and show us hints of their colours. The collection features a specta…
April 10, 2021
Curbside pickup is available at Shop @ the Gardens with an ever-changing selection of unique items for that special gift. Showcasing the …
April 10, 2021
Spring has at last come and our trails are packed with natural wonders to enjoy. Highlights include migratory birds and the first of the …
April 10, 2021
Another stunning shot of a Red Maple blooming! With every day, new splashes of colour can be seen throughout the Arboretum. What blooms a…
April 8, 2021
The bright bloom on this Red Maple or Acer rubrum ‘Gerling' is a sight to see at the arboretum. This particular tree also the touching …
April 7, 2021
Male Wood Ducks are easy to identify with their bright eyes and bill, glossy green head, and chestnut breast cut with white stripes.
The…
April 7, 2021
With soft pink flowers and a sweet fragrance, it's easy to appreciate this early bloom on a beautiful morning at the Arboretum ☀️
Hy…
April 5, 2021
RBG is preparing for a controlled (prescribed) burn at Princess Point and at a site near the Arboretum in the Cootes Paradise Nature Sanc…
April 4, 2021
Hello spring ☀️
📸: Meghan D. @meghanduchene
#RBG #RoyalBotanicalGardens #RBGTrails #RBGArboretum #Trails #Spring #Ontario #Ont…
April 4, 2021
Hyacinthus orientalis 'Delft Blue'
April 3, 2021
Though indoor and outdoor garden areas are temporarily closed to the public, the blooms shine on. Our team continues to care for our livi…
April 3, 2021
We have our eyes on you ... magnolia watch! Though peak bloom season isn't until late-April or early-May, small buds have started to appe…
April 2, 2021
Running has some pretty big effects on the trails and the surrounding ecosystem which is why running isn't permitted on RBG trails. Jenn,…
April 2, 2021
Variegated Cornelian Cherry Dogwood (Cornus mas 'Variegata') 💛
These bright and cheery blooms are little wins during diffult times. T…
April 2, 2021
Following advice from Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health in response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19), as Ontario enters a province…
April 1, 2021
We’re celebrating our 80th anniversary!
Since 1941, RBG has dedicated expertise in horticulture, conservation, science and education t…
March 28, 2021
Temporary Closure: David Braley and Nancy Gordon Rock Garden
Following advice from Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health in respon…
March 27, 2021
While our gardens are still waking up, art in the gardens take the spotlight!
Bloodroot, by Karl Unnasch (USA)
Stained glass, stainless …
March 27, 2021
How well do you know your birds? Can you identify this beauty by just its tail feathers?
Leave your guess in the comments 💬
#Wildlif…
March 26, 2021
Seen basking on a log in an RBG wetland, this Blanding’s Turtle scopes out its surroundings after a winter in mud. She likely hasn’t …
March 25, 2021
The Crocus out front of the RBG Centre entrance can brighten any day! Enjoying the sun before the spring showers roll in 🌨
📸: Chri…
March 24, 2021
Simply iris-istible! Iris reticulata spotted in the Scented Garden at Hendrie Park.
Only a few more months until the largest iris collec…
March 22, 2021
Happy World Water Day! Water is one of our planet’s most valuable resources. Royal Botanical Gardens’ identity is intimately linked t…
March 21, 2021
A Killdeer feeding off the exposed mudflats on Cootes Paradise. They are one of the earliest migrants to arrive in the area and are a sur…
What’s New
We’re bringing you articles, kids’ activities, videos, recipes, and more from Canada’s largest botanical garden. New content each week as part of RBG at Home!
Upcoming Events
RBG Gardens, Trails & Experiences
View the mapRoyal Botanical Gardens is located at the western tip of Lake Ontario. Five distinct formal gardens are contained with 1,100 hectares of nature reserve, nestled into the slopes of Niagara Escarpment World Biosphere Reserve. Explore and enjoy the many historical outdoor plant collections, the indoor Mediterranean Garden, and 27 km of nature trails.
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Courses, Camps & Programs
Your natural choice for extraordinary experiences.
Courses & Workshops
RBG offers courses and workshops for families, kids and adults in the areas of gardening, nature, botanical arts and wellness.
School Programs
RBG’s school programs use hands-on exploration and activities to engage students and to immerse them in the natural world.
Virtual Field Trips
No matter where you are, your class can interact with our educators and scientists and explore topics like biodiversity, conservation, botany, plant ecology and the environment.
Early-Years Play
RBG offers outdoor education programs for little explorers! Join us with your 2 to 5 year old throughout the year for fun and games as we explore and learn about our natural world.
Camps
Discovery Camps are about fun, education and respect set in one of the most biologically diverse natural areas in Canada.
Youth Programs
RBG aims to be a leader in environmental stewardship and education, by engaging the young leaders of today we are preparing the way for a better tomorrow.
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
Come to Your Senses and Reconnect with Nature
