| 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
Winter Wonders
A brand new RBG experience! Follow incredible festive lights through picture-perfect Hendrie Park and discover something new at every turn.
Experience the magic of the holiday season under the stars as historic Hendrie Park transforms into a winter wonderland of nature and light. This unique outdoor experience guides visitors along Hendrie Park’s picturesque pathways adorned with charming festive lights, including 7 magical displays that tell the stories of unique winter wonders!
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
November 28, 2020
Even the Hendrie Park Tunnel is ready for the season!
While you're strolling through the gardens, you'll be greeted by "For the Spring o…
November 27, 2020
We're ready for another fun weekend of Winter Wonders! This all-outdoors, self- guided exploration of the grounds allows for a relaxed pa…
November 27, 2020
Looking for a gift for the person who doesn't need any more "things"? Consider an RBG Membership! Not only does a membership provide acce…
November 26, 2020
After a vigorous (and much needed) pruning this summer and fall, the canopies in the Mediterranean Garden are filling in wonderfully!.
I…
November 25, 2020
Starting this weekend RBG Members double their discount in Shop @ the Gardens! Receive 20% off during member appreciation days.
November…
November 24, 2020
The jade is just starting to bloom in the Cacti and Succulent Collection!
Getting a jade plant to bloom can be tricky, and requires mim…
November 22, 2020
The Turner Pavilion Teahouse has been given a festive makeover! Swipe to see it all lit up for the season.
#RBGwinterwonders #winterwond…
November 22, 2020
Symphoricarpos albus or the Snowberry as it’s commonly called, is a native shrub that grows throughout the Western United States and Ca…
November 22, 2020
The citrus collection in the upper level of the Mediterranean Garden is putting on a wonderful show! This particular tree is Citrofortune…
November 22, 2020
While strolling the gardens during Winter Wonders, be sure to get a good look at this pre-historic wonder!
Dawn Redwood (Metasequoia gly…
November 21, 2020
#BotanicalQuiz: What plant do these adorable, bell-shaped blooms belong to?
I am a charming evegreen shrub known for my remarkable flowe…
November 21, 2020
The Kentucky Coffee-Tree (Gymocladus dioicus) is a species at risk in Ontario, not endangered but likely to become so due to factors like…
November 20, 2020
Have you seen the new display in the breezeway? Our horticulture team has done another fabulous job bringing some seasonal joy to this li…
November 20, 2020
Learn and grow with us this winter! We've released a new batch of Courses & Workshops (some in-person and some virtual) now availabe for …
November 18, 2020
Join us for OPENING NIGHT of Winter Wonders!
Starting tonight at 5 p.m., experience the magic of the holiday season under the stars as h…
November 17, 2020
As the sun goes down tomorrow, Hendrie Park will be transformed into a botanical winter wonderland under the stars...
The NEW Winter Won…
November 15, 2020
Polyanthas roses have been called the ancestors of floribunda roses, being crossed with hybrid tea reoses to create the popular floribund…
November 15, 2020
Do you have cacti / succulents at home? What's your top tip for beginners?
#cacti #cactus #coolplants #nature #botanical #botanicalgarde…
November 14, 2020
#BotanicalQuiz: Do you recognize my distinctive serrated and alternating leaves? I can grow up to 35m tall, with smooth, silver-gray bark…
November 14, 2020
While Hendrie Park is busy getting ready for Winter Wonders, don't miss out on the last of the fall colours and perennials with a stroll …
November 13, 2020
Both our Birds of Paradise are putting on a wonderful show in the Mediterranean Garden! These plants can be found across from eachother o…
November 12, 2020
Hours Update:
The upper level of the Mediterranean Garden (in RBG Centre) will be unavailable to the public for the following periods of …
November 11, 2020
Keep your eyes peeled for these teeny tiny blooms on your next visit to the Mediterranean Garden (in RBG Centre).
Hours Update: The uppe…
November 10, 2020
The sun shines down on a beautiful pallete of autumn colour in the historic Rock Garden! Have you visited yet this season?
#RBGrockgarde…
November 9, 2020
Registration for our Winter Courses & Workshops is now available! Space is limited, so sign up today for exciting programs including:
NE…
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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
Come to Your Senses and Reconnect with Nature
