| 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 |
All Outdoor Garden Areas Now Open
All of RBG’s outdoor garden areas are now open to the public! Visitors are welcomed back with fantastic sights of perfect perennials sprouting at the Rock Garden and flourishing flowers at Hendrie Park with the Rose Collection in peak bloom!
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
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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!
What's In Bloom
June 22, 2021
Whether for their rich history, folklore, or fragrant beauty, garden roses are loved around the world. RBG's collection features 3,500 ro…
June 21, 2021
School of Fish by Inuit sculptor Kakkee Negeoseak is a large-scale permanent work part of the Dan Lawrie International Sculpture Collecti…
June 20, 2021
🔥 Kniphofia hirsuta 'Fire Dance' is part of the liliaceae family and is also known as poker plant and torch lily.
The brightly colore…
June 20, 2021
Happy Father's Day from all of us at RBG. If you're in the gardens today, take a moment to reflect on the father figures in your life by …
June 19, 2021
To create an ever-changing display, great perennial garden designs take in to account bloom time, habitat preference, leaf, flower, fruit…
June 19, 2021
Are you ready to party? 'Party Hardy' that is. Roses are in peak bloom! Make sure you stop by to see Rosa 'DARcanard' (sold as Party Hard…
June 19, 2021
Shop @ the Gardens is open in the Camilla and Peter Dalglish Atrium for in store shopping with reduced visitor capacity. Curbside pickup …
June 18, 2021
Get ready for a weekend full of colour at RBG! All outdoor garden areas are open to the public. Where will you visit first? Here's your #…
June 18, 2021
🍅🧠 How Starting a Vegetable Garden Made Me Rethink My Grocery Shopping
On #SustainableGastronomyDay, RBG's Climate Change Garden E…
June 17, 2021
Beauty and sustainability are inter-woven in the rejuvenated Rose Garden in Hendrie Park. We built the Rose Garden, together with beautif…
June 16, 2021
In need of some Father's Day gift inspiration?
Do you share a love for nature with your Dad? Consider one of RBG’s new Charitable Mem…
June 15, 2021
Hendrie Park isn't the only RBG garden with beautiful roses! You can find this ray of sunshine at Laking Garden.
All outdoor gardens hav…
June 14, 2021
Welcome back to the gardens! All outdoor garden areas open to the public TODAY!
These areas include David Braley and Nancy Gordon Rock G…
June 13, 2021
Put on your finest to match the glitz and glamour of Paeonia (Lactiflora Group) 'Top Hat'. This mid to late season peony flaunts deep pin…
June 13, 2021
Rock Garden is truly a peaceful escape. Full of winding pathways, towering confiers, herbaceous perennials, and serene water features. …
June 13, 2021
How well do you know your cones & conifers? Rock Garden's landscape is full of conifer species and varieties from around the world.
Take…
June 13, 2021
Chionanthus virginicus (Fringe Tree) is currently blooming in Laking Garden!
The Fringe Tree is captivating with its spectacular displa…
June 12, 2021
Blooming all summer long with tall purple stems and violet flowers, Salvia nemorosa 'Ostfriesland', commonly known as East Friesland or h…
June 12, 2021
We're so happy to soon have you back in the gardens and out on the trails! Whether you're a first time visitor or a regular, here are a f…
June 12, 2021
The Kousa dogwoods in both Hendrie Park and Rock Garden are putting on quite a show.
All outdoor garden areas open to the public on Mon…
June 12, 2021
🌈 A rainbow of colour at Laking Garden. Irises belong to the Iridaceae family, a family of perennial herbs that includes Crocus, Frees…
June 11, 2021
There's nothing phony about this Blue False Indigo (Baptisia australis), also known as Blue Wild Indigo. This herbaceous perennial is par…
June 11, 2021
With news of the gardens reopening, today's #FloweringFriday blooms report will help you plan your visit across all RBG garden areas.
Th…
June 11, 2021
There's something electric in the air on this beautiful Friday morning! Is the sun brighter? The blooms more fragrant? We're so thankful …
June 10, 2021
The news we’ve all been waiting for … all RBG's outdoor garden areas will open to the public beginning June 14!
These areas include …
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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
