| 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 |
Winter Wonders
Follow incredible festive lights through picture-perfect Hendrie Park and discover something new at every turn!
Wednesday to Sunday, November 24 to January 9*, 5 to 10 p.m.**
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.
Discover the origins of popular holiday traditions while strolling through our breathtaking garden to the rhythm of festive music and indulging in the warm tastes and fragrances of the holiday season.
Welcome Back!
All of RBG’s indoor and outdoor garden areas are open to the public and we are thrilled to welcome everyone back safely.
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.
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.
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
- Explore RBG
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See
Set your sights on RBG’s 27km of scenic trails and 250 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.
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.
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!
Taste
With two restaurants and a teahouse on site, Royal Botanical Gardens is your destination for flavourful dishes inspired by fresh, seasonal ingredients.
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.
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!
What's In Bloom
December 8, 2021
Good morning from the Marsh Boardwalk ❄ Shared yesterday morning from RBG's ecologist assistant, Mallory. The trails had a lovely fresh…
December 7, 2021
The Greenhouse Café is festively dressed and ready for the holidays 🎄. Open daily for lunch, 11 to 3 p.m. Attending #RBGWinterWonders…
December 6, 2021
Step inside RBG's Mediterranean Garden and Cacti and Succulent collection to marvel at the blossoming jade plants. Jade likes dry air, co…
December 5, 2021
Hydrangeas provide beauty in the garden well beyond its bloom time! Faded flowers provide garden interest well into fall and winter. What…
December 5, 2021
❄ You always want to be prepared for a winter adventure on the trails... take it from Dwight!
Our 27 km of trails range from flat boa…
December 4, 2021
Shop at The Gardens: #RBGMember Appreciation Days are here: December 4 to 10! RBG Members can double their discount in Shop at the Garden…
December 3, 2021
We love to see Winter Wonders through your eyes! Thousands of dazzling lights throughout picturesque Hendrie Park – there are plenty of…
December 3, 2021
Happy Friday from the peaceful Rock Garden! ☀️
#RBGCanada #BotanicalGarden
December 2, 2021
#RBGWinterWonders is the place to celebrate the magic of the holiday season! Marvel at incredible festive lights and explore unique holid…
December 1, 2021
December is here and winter is attempting to arrive with #CootesParadise Marsh frozen/unfrozen in late November. The open water areas hos…
November 30, 2021
🌲 The first holiday workshop with @cambridgeschoolofflowers held at the RockGarden this past weekend was a festive success! Feeling in…
November 28, 2021
☁️ Mammillaria plumosa, commonly known as a Feather Cactus ☁️. The “feathers” may look soft, but be careful and don't touch! …
November 27, 2021
It's citrus season! 🍊 Citrus plants are originally from subtropical and tropical regions of Asia and quickly spread to the Mediterrane…
November 26, 2021
All aboard! 🚂 Take a ride on the RBG Express through the beautiful Hendrie Park this weekend! Tickets are $5 per car and purchased at …
November 26, 2021
A holiday classic, the poinsettia! 🌟 #DYK that the "petals" on Poinsettias are actually not petals at all - they're specialized leaves…
November 25, 2021
With winter on the horizon, we're soaking up every golden minute of fall! 🍁🍂
📸: @petesfilmphotography
#CootesParadise #Sunset…
November 25, 2021
“I have loved beauty – music, and I cannot make it, art and I cannot draw, words well put together, but I don’t write – so I had …
November 24, 2021
What a great capture of incoming Trumpeter swans by @dblanchett 📸
Overhunting caused Trumpeter Swans to disappear from Ontario in the…
November 22, 2021
🍽️❄️ Looking for winter date night ideas? Indulge in culinary delights of the season at #RBGWinterWonders! Join us for a delecta…
November 22, 2021
Golden leaves brighten up any grey day ☀️ #DYK Cootes Paradise is part the Niagara Escarpment World Biosphere Reserve (UNESCO) and is…
November 21, 2021
🥕🥔🧅 Have you ever wondered what happens with the veggies grown in Hendrie Park's Veggie Village? Last week: 16 crates of greens,…
November 19, 2021
Tis the season for Ilex x meserveae 'Blue Princess'. Commonly known as blue holly, this evergreen hybrid holly is part of the Aquifoliace…
November 17, 2021
Winter Wonders is just one week away! ❄️✨ Will we see you for opening night?
Experience the magic of the holiday season as Hendrie…
November 17, 2021
Winding paths, golden tones, and tranquility await you at the Rock Garden ✨
Open year-round, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
#RBGCanada #FallColou…
November 16, 2021
There's royalty in the Mediterranean Garden, Arbutus unedo 'Elfin King' 🧝♂️👑. Commonly known as a Strawberry Tree, native to…
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
