| 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
Come to Your Senses
Satisfy your need for nature and get outside at Royal Botanical Gardens! Engage your senses with the brilliant colours and heavenly fragrance of beautiful blooms and experience spectacular scenic nature trails.
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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2,300+
plant species
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181,000+
individual plants
- Explore RBG
What's In Bloom
August 10, 2020
Scented Garden is getting a sustainable and accessible facelift!
This area is currently undergoing renovations to improve this iconic se…
August 9, 2020
Bright and cheery blooms from the Clematis Collection at Laking Garden! Pictured: Clematis 'Duchess of Albany'
Find the collection on th…
August 9, 2020
A carpet of pastel hues layed out to greet you on the way to RBG Centre...
The other week we posted our top tips for first-time visitors…
August 8, 2020
Global Garden is once again accessible to the public! The beds are slightly behind, but looking BEAUTIFUL alongside two pieces of the Dan…
August 8, 2020
Coral? Brains? Man-eating neon fungus? Nope, just Celosia!
These fun summer blooms are sure to turn heads with their flashy floral struc…
August 8, 2020
We're inviting local essentail healthcare / emergency workers to take some time for themselves this August and enjoy a visit to the garde…
August 7, 2020
Blue gazebo against blue skies; this little spot is a great place to catch some shade on the sunnier days on the wide-open, terraced plai…
August 7, 2020
Ever wonder why pollinator-friendly plants have some of the brightest, showiest blooms? Bright colours and interesting shapes (like the b…
August 6, 2020
While strolling through the Helen M. Kippax Garden on a sunny afternoon you may be surprised by one of these little guys!
Though the Hum…
August 5, 2020
Laking Garden is quite literally buzzing as the Korean #Evodia (Tetradium danielii) is in bloom!
This amazing giant has thousands of tee…
August 3, 2020
We want to take a moment to say THANK YOU! This summer has been different for everyone, including your local tourism and nature sites. We…
August 3, 2020
Things were a little different at Rock Garden this long weekend... where in previous years the pathways, grassy areas, and bridges were n…
August 2, 2020
Though many summer blooms aren't a fan of this heat, there are many that can thrive, you just need to pick the right plant for the right …
August 2, 2020
You don't always need lots of flowers to make an interesting gardenscape! Especially in places like shade gardens where blooms are less f…
August 1, 2020
It's been a hot and dry few weeks here in #HamONT / #BurlON; as much as we'd all love to enjoy a sunny long weekend, if there's rain in t…
August 1, 2020
Planning on joining us for a visit soon? Don't forget your mask!
In accordance with Hamilton and Halton bylaws, masks are required to en…
August 1, 2020
Winged things abound in the Helen M. Kippax Garden in Hendrie Park!
Over 135 native species are displayed in plant community zones that…
July 31, 2020
Thanks to everyone who joined us last night for another great evening of #RockAtTheRock! Next up we celebrate the music of The Band (Augu…
July 31, 2020
The original 🍆 is growing in Veggie Village!
Looking to add more plant-based meals into your diet? The heat-loving Eggplant (or Auber…
July 30, 2020
If you’ve visited our Rock Garden within the past year, you may have noticed a new sculpture in the lower bowl. This naturalistic sculp…
July 29, 2020
Looking for an annual that will bring brightly coloured blooms all summer long? Zinnea are re-bloomers, making them great cutting flowers…
July 28, 2020
Happy (belated) Birthday to Jeanne Baret!
Yesterday (27 July 2020) was the 280th birthday of French botanist Jeanne Baret or Baré. Bare…
July 28, 2020
Its another hot and sunny day in the gardens. If you're joining us during this hotter week, please remember to bring water (in a reusable…
July 26, 2020
DID YOU KNOW with many Hydrangeas, the pH balance of the soil can determine the colour of the blooms? For this specific cultivar (Hydrang…
July 26, 2020
Happy Sunday! Here's some sunshiney Black Eyed Susan blooms to brighten your morning.
#RBGblooms #yellow #blooming #nature #flowering #p…
What’s New
Check out RBG’s blog for announcements, articles, and more from Canada’s largest botanical garden.
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
