| 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
Lilacs at the Arboretum
May 13 to June 13
Spring into the season and revel in RBG’s beautiful Lilac Collection! Blooms enthusiasts and adventure-lovers alike will enjoy spring at Arboretum.
From delicate and ephemeral wild plants and flowering trees to beautiful migrating birds and wonderful nature trails, every spring visit to the Arboretum brings a new adventure.
Timed-ticket parking registration is required for all visitors and RBG Members.
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
What's In Bloom
May 8, 2021
#MayOnTheTrails: Spring is in full swing and our trails are packed with natural wonders to enjoy. Highlights include migratory birds, Bal…
May 7, 2021
Curious to know how cherries are doing? The Japanese Flowering Cherries are past peak bloom but are still putting on a beautiful show. Do…
May 7, 2021
Blooming now! What's in bloom across all RBG properties? Visit rbg.ca/whatsinbloom to find out! Here's a peek at this week's #FloweringFr…
May 7, 2021
Happy Friday! Here's some stunning mid-season saucer magnolia (Magnolia x soulangeana) to brighten your day.
Did you know that the genus…
May 6, 2021
🐝 Captured by @dannymcisaac_
“A look at the cellophane bee, one of Ontario’s native pollinators. These interesting bees make the…
May 6, 2021
A highlight from RBGs’ Mediterranean Garden. Clivia miniata or bush lily, native to South Africa.
Orange clusters of funnel/trumpet s…
May 4, 2021
Found in the rich forest understory, the herbaceous perennial White Trillium (Trillium grandiflorum) are blooming.
Can you name the fiv…
May 3, 2021
Those April showers showed up a little late ☔️ Bring on the May flowers!
Prunus x yedoensis ‘Akebono’
#RBGblooms #RBGCanada #…
May 3, 2021
A welcome sight at the Arboretum! Colourful buds (and even some blooms) have started to show on early flowering lilacs Syringa x hyancint…
May 2, 2021
Magnolia x soulangeana. These big beautiful saucer magnolias feature iconic cup-shaped blooms in white, pink, purple.
📸: Christie B.
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May 1, 2021
The countdown is on for Mother's Day! It's coming up soon on May 9th (not that you needed the reminder).
We put together some RBG gift i…
May 1, 2021
This photo has it all. Taken by @stevehardilloutdoors, this incredible shot has all the drama of a Renaissance painting. Featuring the ac…
May 1, 2021
Clouds of pink and white while in peak bloom ☁️. The Japanese flowering cherries have a short bloom time and will be gone before we k…
April 30, 2021
Your #FloweringFriday blooms report: Many bulbs are putting on a colourful display across the gardens as are early flowering herbaceous p…
April 30, 2021
Did you know that the genus Prunus also encapsulates plums, peaches, apricots and almonds?
The Japanese flowering cherries (Prunus 'Acco…
April 29, 2021
🌸 Rain or shine, the Japanese flowering cherries look stunning in their peak bloom this week at the Arboretum.
Soft pink and delicat…
April 29, 2021
☀️ Sunshine on a cloudy day ☀️
Cornus officinalis, commonly known as Japanese cornel, is a a flowering species of the dogwood fa…
April 28, 2021
Leading the way, Paeonia 'Peter Barr' is the earliest peony to bloom among the diverse and unique peony collection at Laking Garden. RBG …
April 27, 2021
The flowering cherries have been the star of the show this week, but this explosion of colourful tulips in Spicer Court at RBG Centre des…
April 26, 2021
The Japanese Flowering Cherries are in peak bloom this week at the Arboretum. Traditionally in Japan, when cherry trees (sakura) are abun…
April 26, 2021
Mondays 💤
📸: @stewartjarvisphotography
#RoyalBotanicalGardens #RBGCanada #HendrieValley #OwlsOfInstagram
April 25, 2021
Pollinators rejoice! The nectar and pollen rich flowering cherries are a magnet to bees. 🐝
Prunus x yedoensis 'Akebono'
Hoping to c…
April 24, 2021
Take a closer look beyond some of the brown, snow damaged Magnolia petals. New blooms and growth are well on their way after the boost of…
April 24, 2021
Treat your mom to delightful desserts this Mother's Day! Made in-house by Chef Matthew Carter, the treat box includes 2 chocolate cupcake…
April 24, 2021
🌸 One of the most iconic spring sights at RBG in the spring is the flowering cherry circle in the Arboretum. The trees planted in this…
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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
