| 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
Royal Botanical Gardens is your #1 destination for spectacular fall colours! Satisfy your need for nature and engage your senses with picture-perfect nature trails and gorgeous blooms throughout captivating cultivated gardens.
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
September 27, 2020
Looking to take up a new hobby, or just a way to safely get out the house while trying something new? Join one of our courses or workshop…
September 26, 2020
Get a taste of the Mediterranean in our public greenhouse! #DYK: though when many people hear Mediterannean they think of the areas surro…
September 26, 2020
Hey garden nerds! As fall weather grows closer and closer, now is a great time to check out the results from the Trials Garden in Hendrie…
September 26, 2020
More beautiful fall blooms from the new Rose Garden! When planning this garden, our horticulturists chose mostly re-blooming varities (in…
September 25, 2020
Pollinators are loving the stunning fall blooms in the Rose Garden, including this little guy enjoying Lindheimer's Beeblossom (Gaura lin…
September 25, 2020
Looking for a mini-escape without going far from home? Come for a stroll through the Cacti and Succulent collection for a little taste of…
September 24, 2020
Did you try out any new veggies or herbs in your garden this year?
What worked well, and what had some struggles? Share your findings in…
September 24, 2020
A sneak peek into what's been happening in Scented Garden... after sustainable and accessible facelift is just about ready for visitors! …
September 23, 2020
#BotanicalQuiz: Can you guess the name of this cultivar?
In the industry I'm known as Rosa 'CA29' but I have another name that's much mo…
September 23, 2020
UPDATE: New Ticket Sale Dates for the Great Pumpkin Trail
At the time of the scheduled Member Pre-Sale Tuesday at 12 noon, we unfortunat…
September 22, 2020
Its starting to look like fall in Hendrie Park!
Thanks to @hamontgardening (Anne Truong) for this great shot of the reflecting ponds in …
September 22, 2020
The Canadian Shield™ rose is living up to its promises!
Canadian Shield™ is a low-maintenance, versatile garden and landscape rose t…
September 21, 2020
What are companion plants?
Companion planting is the practice in horticulture of growing different types of plants together for mutual b…
September 21, 2020
REMINDER that many of our garden areas (including the re-opened Mediterranean Garden) as well as our indoor spaces are outfitted with one…
September 20, 2020
Cacti come in all shapes and sizes! These Balloon Cactus (Parodia magnifica) are native to northern Brazil. Like many cacti in our collec…
September 20, 2020
It is #milkweed planting season!
To the uninitiated, milkweed may just look like... well... a weed. But in fact, these plants are ESSENT…
September 20, 2020
After some much-needed TLC, the boardwalk of the Woodland Garden in Hendrie Park is once again open to the public! Enjoy the nice smooth …
September 19, 2020
We promised you lots more rose pics, and we are happy to deliver! This beauty is Rosa 'KORmarzau (sold as Bliss®) and is a stunner when …
September 19, 2020
Its squash season, and there are lots of these beauties to see in Hendrie Park's Veggie Village, though it may not appear so at first gla…
September 18, 2020
FALL EVENTS UPDATE: there's a lot coming up soon at the gardens, so we thought we'd put it all in one nice spot for you! Here's what you …
September 18, 2020
Here's a fun #rosegarden cultivar to start off your weekend: this is Rosa 'MEIpomolo,' but her friends call her Téquila!
What's your f…
September 18, 2020
Lots of beautiful blooms this week in the Rose Garden! Are you visiting this weekend? Be sure to tag us in your photos and use #RBGblooms…
September 17, 2020
Itching for a getaway after a home-bound summer? Get a little piece of the tropics with a walk through the Mediterranean Garden and strik…
September 16, 2020
Have you seen the fall Breezeway display yet?
This space leads to the indoor Mediterranean Garden, now open to the public daily (fall ho…
September 15, 2020
The #RoseGarden is in a STUNNING September flush of blooms! We'll be posting more pics throughout the week, but trust us, photos don't do…
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
