| 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 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 fa…
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…
September 13, 2020
We can't get enough of the migrating monarchs stopping in a Hendrie Park! Did you visit us this week? How many did you see?
Do you want …
September 13, 2020
The Rose Garden is slowly transitioning to fall with soft, late-blooming perennials and a smaller flush of roses. DID YOU KNOW... many of…
September 13, 2020
Blanket Flower (Gallardia) are a great easy-care option for adding late-season (and pollinator-friendly) interest to the garden! Their lo…
September 12, 2020
Did you know... RBG's Rock Garden used to be a quarry before it was transitioned into a garden as part of a depression-era project! Layri…
September 12, 2020
While visiting our trails (or any nature sanctuary), remeber we are all guests in someone else's home. Stay on the path, pack out anythin…
September 12, 2020
Without plants, human beings wouldn’t exist.
The COVID-19 pandemic has uprooted our lives and our economy. Like everyone else, Royal B…
September 11, 2020
Hello Bees 🐝❤️ Here at RBG we LOVE pollinators, and they need our love all bloom season long!
This is a great time of year to tak…
September 11, 2020
After a dry and toasty August, enjoy a beautiful September stroll through our historic Rock Garden! The late summer blooms and evergreen …
September 10, 2020
Have you checked out the RBG blog lately?
🌳 Botanicult Fiction: Getting to Know Groot
🦋 Growing Milkweed in Ontario
💚 Supportin…
September 9, 2020
What's Been Happening in the Mediterranean Garden?
Now open daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Though the Mediterranean Garden had been closed to t…
September 9, 2020
The White Lotus is blooming in the lower bowl of Rock Garden! With cooler temperatures, this bloom should last for the rest of the week. …
September 7, 2020
Fall is on its way; do you know what needs to be done in your garden before winter comes?
Join us for "Fall Lawn and Garden Care" this S…
September 7, 2020
"School of Fish" (Artist: Kakkee Negeoseak) casting doubles in the Reflecting Ponds, in the centre of the Rose Garden.
This monumental w…
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
