| 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 |
Taste of the Gardens
Join us for lunch!
With two restaurants on-site, Royal Botanical Gardens is your destination for dishes inspired by fresh, seasonal ingredients.
At the Greenhouse Café you’ll find fresh, seasonal ingredients on a new menu that incorporates local produce, meats and cheeses and features wines and craft brews exclusive to Ontario.
Situated at the historic David Braley and Nancy Gordon Rock Garden, RBG’s Rock Garden Bistro features a French inspired menu that boasts fresh, locally sourced ingredients, many picked straight from our gardens!
Courses & Workshops
RBG offers courses and workshops in Burlington & Hamilton for families, kids and adults in the areas of gardening, nature, botanical arts and wellness.
From award-winning children’s clubs to our popular children’s gardening programs and special seasonal workshops, kids of all ages grow with us.
Special Events
RBG hosts events year-round, from blooms experiences, to performing arts, to holiday celebrations, and more!
Many special events require tickets (separate from Garden Admission or Membership). Please check the event details before planning your visit.
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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2,500+
plant species
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231,000+
individual plants
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See
Set your sights on RBG’s 27km of scenic trails and 300 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
Enjoy 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
Explore the world of art in Hendrie Park through a variety of unique evening experiences coming soon! Tours, music, theatre, and workshops… there’s something for everyone!
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. Explore nature’s beauty in a new way and grow your knowledge through camps, courses, workshops, and RBG at Home.
What's In Bloom
December 7, 2022
Every spring, a heavenly fragrance drifts through Royal Botanical Gardens, marking the official start of lilac season. To extend the joy …
December 7, 2022
"I didn't even know my Jade plant could bloom" is something we hear all the time.
Jade is the perfect houseplant - it likes dry air, co…
December 7, 2022
As late-fall slips into winter, Cootes Paradise is a great place to take in the changing seasons. In the distance, you'll hear waterfowl …
December 5, 2022
Viva Magenta 18-1750, vibrates with vim and vigor! RBG's Gardens are bursting with a rainbow of colour, including @pantone's 'Color of th…
December 4, 2022
Repost @hamiltonnature: Throughout Oct and Nov, Hamilton Naturalists’ Club took part in a 3-part series/partnership with the Royal Bota…
December 3, 2022
Before the marsh freezes, Cootes Paradise hosts concentrations of northern waterfowl wintering in the area, highlighted by Bufflehead, Go…
December 3, 2022
What’s in Bloom? December at RBG ➡️ Escape winter weather and keep the green thumb satisfied with a stroll through RBG Centre’s M…
December 2, 2022
🚂🇨🇦 How well do you know your Canadian landmarks? Trains of the Botanical Train display journey past scale models constructed en…
December 2, 2022
Vachellia karroo! The name alone brings as much cheer and joy as the bright bursts of yellow flowers on the tree. Commonly known as sweet…
December 1, 2022
Welcome December! Winter is attempting to arrive across RBG's nature sanctuaries. Cootes Paradise marsh has not fully frozen over as we b…
November 30, 2022
Let the Gardens GLOW 🌟 An all-new, immersive light experience awaits you at #RBGWinterWonders ✨ Nightly live entertainment, interact…
November 29, 2022
Our Horticulture team has been working away on creating festive winter displays to celebrate the season throughout the Gardens! Featuring…
November 29, 2022
Today is Giving Tuesday! (Nov 29) To get involved, you can donate to a favourite charity, volunteer, advocate for a cause, lend a helping…
November 27, 2022
🦆Migratory birds continue to pass through RBG's nature sanctuaries, particularly waterfowl and raptors. Keep an eye out for Tundra Swa…
November 27, 2022
🌿🌺 The Mediterranean Garden is a little slice of heaven and the perfect escape on a rainy day 🌧️
You’ll find some extra fes…
November 26, 2022
Let your mind grow! Beat the winter blues and register for some of RBG's winter courses, programs, and workshops! Browse all upcoming pro…
November 26, 2022
Arguably one of the best perks of hiking during the colder months? Less crowds! Just you and the open trail. Think of it as your reward f…
November 25, 2022
Behold...Christmoose *hold for applause*
The head of the moose is made out of Pilea glauca, the centre bodice is Callisia repens and the…
November 25, 2022
🌬 Winter is coming. The Anishinaabe waadiziwin is an exceptional trail to catch a crisp sunrise. The trail follows the 1.1 km route fr…
November 23, 2022
Hendrie Park is ready for its closeup ❄️ Winter Wonders opens TONIGHT!
Celebrate the magic of the season with 1km of lights, interac…
November 22, 2022
This time of year, you never know when the weather may change while you're out on the trails. But don't let that stop you! ❄ You just n…
November 21, 2022
🌲Learn all about conifers and their cultivars at RBG’s tree museum – the Arboretum! 🌲
Conifers and Cultivars
Sunday, December…
November 20, 2022
Juvenile Nycticorax nycticorax spotted in Hendrie Valley by John S. (@slotducks)! Commonly known as Black-crowned night heron, this speci…
November 19, 2022
Creating winter interest in your garden even after the plants are dormant and covered in snow is a great way to enjoy your garden year-ro…
November 19, 2022
Frosty mornings at Princess Point 🌬 Who else loves the golden tones that we're still seeing in some willow trees? ✨💛
ℹ️ Curi…
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
Benefits are subject to change at any time.
