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Under The Canopy
WinterTide
Skating at Cootes Paradise
On the Trails
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Skating at Cootes Paradise

Hamilton’s favourite skating rink has turned into the season’s community hub. Skating at Cootes Paradise has always been popular, and this year RBG is further supporting the local tradition with an on-site snack bar, lights for nighttime skaters and parking support, available daily until 9 p.m. at the designated Princess Point access.

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Under the Canopy: Animals of the Rainforest

COMING SOON

Take a peek Under the Canopy of the world’s major rainforests, meet some of the animals who call these places home, and find out how your life connects to rainforest ecosystems.

Learn about rainforest ecology, their importance to the planet, rainforest conservation and meet some of the coolest animals that live in the rainforest.

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Welcome!

RBG’s indoor garden areas are temporarily closed. Outdoor garden areas remain open to the public.

Visitor safety is our top priority and staff are working to ensure you can unwind, connect and explore the beauty of RBG in the safest possible way.

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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.

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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

  • 2,400+

    plant species

  • 312,000+

    individual plants
  • Explore RBG

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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. 

Gardens & Trails
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Smell

Keep Jack Frost from nipping at your nose by letting RBG engulf you in 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.

What's In Bloom
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Hear

Did you hear? RBG is ringing in the holidays with live entertainment and festive tunes, all happening at Winter Wonders. Listen up for the full season lineup! 

Special Events
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Taste

With two restaurants and a teahouse on site, Royal Botanical Gardens is your destination for flavourful dishes inspired by fresh, seasonal ingredients.

Let's Eat
Courses & Workshops in Burlington & Hamilton

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.  

Courses, Camps, Workshops
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Celebrate

This year RBG is celebrating 80 years of connecting people, plants and place, and you’re invited! Join us for a season of spectacular events, engaging tours and dazzling collections. Discover the history of the Gardens and share your story today! 

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What's In Bloom

January 25, 2022
Exciting things are happening this winter at RBG's Rock Garden! 🌲❄️ New winter hours and a new Rock-only admission option will be …
January 23, 2022
Some say winter is the worst time of year to look for birds, while others revel in the mystery that they can survive these temperatures! …
January 22, 2022
Look closely, can you spot the difference? 🕵️‍♂️ These two tall giants in the Cacti & Succulent Collection might look like the…
January 21, 2022
Leaping and bounding into the weekend like ... 🐾🐶 Paths are cleared and our outdoor gardens are open for the perfect winter stroll…
January 21, 2022
🥶 The 'fuzz' on winter magnolia buds help to insulate them from from the cold. Think of it as a warm winter jacket! Though we're still…
January 19, 2022
Hendrie Valley after a snowfall is extra beautiful ❄📸 A lovely capture from @hamontgardening. What are some of your favourite place…
January 18, 2022
When temperatures drop and water turns to ice, it gives us the opportunity to access the Cootes Paradise Marsh in a fun and unique way. B…
January 18, 2022
It was incredible to see how many people turned out for skating at Cootes Paradise this past weekend! ⛸ You might have noticed a few ne…
January 17, 2022
We’re pleased to be able to offer a block of new programs to extend our Wake up to Winter in Ontario virtual field trips until the end …
January 16, 2022
❄️ Snow is on the way but until then we have the fluffy seed heads of Anemone x hybrida 'Curtain Call Deep Rose' to hold us over. Com…
January 16, 2022
Up close with a Weeping Norway Spruce at the Rock Garden 🌲. An elegant evergreen that arches or 'weeps' with branches of glossy, dark …
January 15, 2022
🌵 Cacti & Succulent Collection check up while our indoor garden areas are temporarily closed. Thankfully the plants of this collection…
January 15, 2022
Bright yellow blooms during frigid winter temperatures? The Synoptic Shrub Collection at the #RBGArboretum is where to find the winter-fl…
January 14, 2022
A photogenic Black-Capped Chickadee posing on top of Hamamelis mollis 'Wisley Supreme', commonly known as Chinese witch-hazel ☀️ …
January 13, 2022
Skating season has returned! ⛸ People have long enjoyed visiting Cootes Paradise Marsh in the winter. The frozen marsh has been a site …
January 13, 2022
Some cheery Roldana petasitis blooms in the Mediterranean Garden to brighten this grey day ☀️ This sprawling evergreen shrub is commo…
January 12, 2022
A serene sunrise over #CootesParadise taken before this week's deep freeze 🌅. 📸: @char.briggs
January 10, 2022
Happy Houseplant Appreciation Day! 🌿 Show your plants some love today and dust their leaves, trim or prune if needed, and give some ex…
January 9, 2022
Wandering the trails can make for a magnificent day outdoors even on a grey winter day! Winter weather can be unpredictable here in sout…
January 8, 2022
From January 11 to 14, RBG is celebrating #WakeUpToWinter Week in Ontario with a lineup of free, online courses designed for K to grade 4…
January 8, 2022
While the Mediterranean Garden is temporarily closed, we don't want you to miss the lovely Yedda-hawthorn in bloom. Native to Japan, Kore…
January 6, 2022
#DYK Winter Wonders admission is FREE for RBG Members? On top of unlimited access to the Gardens year-round, this is just one of the many…
January 6, 2022
As you wander along Lookout Trail at the Rock Garden, you'll pass a variety of mature pines such as Austrian Pine (Pinus nigra) and Scots…
January 5, 2022
To curb the spread of the Omicron variant, Ontario has announced the move to modified Step Two restrictions for businesses and organizati…
January 2, 2022
Let your new year shine bright! 🌟❄️ #RBGWinterWonders comes to a close on Sunday, January 9. Stroll along Hendrie Park’s pictu…
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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
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