| 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 |
Ready, set, grow! RBG's Seed Library
Now open for the season
All life needs plants. RBG is dedicated to connecting people to plants. Our seed library is one way we nurture that connection. We provide seeds that you borrow, grow, and then return.
If you are new to gardening, interested in growing a greater diversity of plants, or invested in supporting a community of growers, our seed library will help you meet those goals.
Taste of the Gardens
With two restaurants on-site, Royal Botanical Gardens is your destination for dishes inspired by fresh, seasonal ingredients.
At the Greenhouse Café inside RBG Centre 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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7,200+
taxa (unique types)
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235,000+
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
March 22, 2023
A moment at Cootes Paradise Marsh for #WorldWaterDay 💧
Wetlands are the world’s most biologically rich ecosystems. Linking land and…
March 21, 2023
What's a frog's favourite flower? 🐸
A croakus! 🐸 Spring is here and crocus have started to come up in front of RBG Centre. Pleas…
March 20, 2023
You’ll want to turn the sound on for this one 🐸🔊 Hoppy #WorldFrogDay! RBG’s wetlands and floodplains are the perfect home for a…
March 20, 2023
It’s here! Happy #FirstDayOfSpring 🌷. How are you celebrating?
Tulips, daffodils, ranunculus, hyacinth, primula, and hellebore are …
March 19, 2023
Only 1 more day until spring #RBGblooms 🌷
📍 Breezeway, RBG Centre
March 19, 2023
Signs and sounds of spring are abound on the #RBGtrails!
⚠️ Snow, rain, and fluctuating temperatures can result in soft and muddy t…
March 18, 2023
Enjoying your weekend? We hope you’re as relaxed as a Borneo Eared Frog 😎
Borneo Eared Frog (Polypedates otilophus)
Range: Borneo, …
March 18, 2023
🦉💤 Wakey, wakey Mr. Eastern screech owl (Megascops asio)
The #RBGtrails system provides intimate birding experiences and observati…
March 17, 2023
If you have visited the Breezeway at RBG Centre recently, you will have noticed the fabulous display of Ranunculus asiaticus putting on a…
March 17, 2023
🍀 Forget to wear green today? We have you covered. 🍀
📍 Mediterranean Garden, RBG Centre
📸: @devinsyrphoto
#StPaddysDay
March 16, 2023
🐸 "It's Not Easy Being Green" - Kermit the Frog... and White's tree frogs (Litoria caerulea).
These tree frogs can change their colou…
March 15, 2023
Look around you — conifers dominate the Rock Garden landscape 🌲. From huge pines to dwarf spruce and ancient “living fossils”, y…
March 14, 2023
We're going out with a bang! 🎶🎉 It's the final week of #RBGWinterTide of the season. A big thank you to @tujazzfest for curating a …
March 14, 2023
A subtle beauty is blooming in the Mediterranean Garden, Japanese cheesewood (Japanese pittosporum) is also known as mock orange and Aust…
March 12, 2023
What signs of spring have you spotted on the #RBGtrails?
Skunk cabbage (Symplocarpus foetidus) is one of spring's first, and stinkiest,…
March 12, 2023
Get outside! This March Break, we challenge you to hike a trail you haven't explored before. @sashamalamutedogchild recommends Princess P…
March 11, 2023
Never trust Matilda’s resting frog face, she feels bonita ✨
#FunFact about the American Toad (Crapaud d’Amerique): Their bumpy ski…
March 11, 2023
Weekend Plans? Add Rock Garden to the list! Embrace a wintery stroll through the gardens. During the March Break (March 11 to 19), the Es…
March 10, 2023
When spring seems far away... sounds of early spring at Cootes Paradise marsh captured earlier this week by Tys, RBG’s Head of Natural …
March 10, 2023
Only 10 days until spring! ❄️
What blooms are you most looking forward to?
📍 Breezeway, RBG Centre
#RBGblooms #HamONT #BurlON
March 9, 2023
Jump in to March Break at #RBGfrogs! 🐸 Come explore the wonders of amphibians and learn all about their unique adaptations, habitats, …
March 8, 2023
Spring is on the horizon, which means there's only a limited time left to attend #RBGWinterTide! Enjoy live @tujazzfest performances, gar…
March 8, 2023
Happy #InternationalWomensDay! In some parts of the world, the blooms of Acacia dealbata are recognized as the floral symbol of the celeb…
March 7, 2023
🦝 As good of a napping spot as any. Many staff were delighted to spot a racoon fast asleep in a tree today in Spicer Court at RBG Cent…
March 6, 2023
The Anishinaabe waadiziwin at RBG’s Arboretum has received the Cultural Heritage Landscape Award from Hamilton’s Municipal Heritage C…
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.
