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Book Your School Field Trips

Our educational field trip programs use active exploration and activities to engage students, and to immerse them in the natural world. Book an in person program, self-guided visit, or virtual field trip!

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Fall Events at RBG

Pumpkins, dinners, speakers and more! There’s plenty to do this autumn at RBG.

Special events require tickets separate from Garden Admission or Membership. Check the event details at rbg.ca/specialevents before planning your visit.

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Taste of the Gardens

With two restaurants and a newly renovated full-service teahouse on-site, Royal Botanical Gardens is your destination for dishes inspired by fresh, seasonal ingredients.

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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.

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Where People, Plants and Nature Cultivate Unforgettable Experiences

  • 4

    cultivated garden areas

  • 27

    km of nature trails

  • 2,400

    acres of nature sanctuaries

  • 300

    acres of cultivated gardens

  • 50+

    species at risk

  • 7,200+

    taxa (unique types)

  • 235,000+

    individual plants
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RBG Gardens & Trails

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Royal Botanical Gardens is Canada’s largest, with over 2,400 acres of gardens and nature sanctuary that spans Hamilton and Burlington Ontario. Use the button below for an overview of RBG’s properties.

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What's In Bloom

October 2, 2023
With sweet roses, migrating monarchs, fall colours beginning to appear, and extra warm temperatures, it's hard to tell whether it's summe…
October 1, 2023
Bone-chilling. With the Great Pumpkin Trail coming up this month, we’re being brave and looking back at some of the truly evil carved j…
October 1, 2023
Happy trails! October at RBG is full of stunning fall colours & migratory birds. To start off the month, yellow walnuts and red sumacs a…
September 30, 2023
Each year, September 30 marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The day honours the children who never returned home and Sur…
September 29, 2023
Fall with a dose of summer weather ☀️ With late-season roses gracing the Rose Garden and a brand new fall display welcoming you into …
September 29, 2023
Come along for a walk of the Anishinaabe waadiziwin trail. This trail experience explores plants used by the Anishinaabe peoples, and the…
September 29, 2023
Drop-in to Rock Garden 🍂 Explore the winding pathways, get up close with nature, and enjoy the beauty of Rock Garden in the fall! …
September 28, 2023
Would you like to learn about Ontario bird species and how to identify them in the field? Are you interested in taking up birding as a ho…
September 27, 2023
☕🥗 Whether you want to sit and enjoy a quick bite or take away a snack to stroll the gardens with, the new grab and go menu at the G…
September 27, 2023
Resembling the head of an exotic crane, Bird of Paradise (Strelitzia reginae) may look tropical, but it is a true Mediterranean plant, th…
September 26, 2023
🍁👀 Leaf watch! Fall colours have begun to trickle in with Walnuts turning yellow, and Dogwoods and Sumac turning red to kick things…
September 25, 2023
Gourdgeous! Pumpkins, squash, and gourds are all part of the same genetic plant family called Cucurbita 🎃 You can marvel at the divers…
September 24, 2023
Lookin' sharp 🌵 From towering euphorbias to tiny snowball cacti, the Cactus & Succulent Collection at RBG Centre features a plethora o…
September 24, 2023
🍂 Fall colours are just around the corner in Hendrie Valley! Golden hues from goldenrod and asters splash through the valley and onl…
September 23, 2023
Sneak peek 👀. Autumn is officially here and so is a new seasonal showcase of colour, texture and creativity. The team has been working…
September 23, 2023
With the change of the seasons, let us embrace the beauty of nature in autumn and all it has to offer! Happy Autumn Equinox 🍂 📷: @…
September 22, 2023
“How can I possibly, be inconspicuous” - Monarch butterflies preparing for the long flight down to Mexico where they overwinter. On…
September 22, 2023
Rock Garden is a year-round beauty ✨. The transition of summer to fall is a magical time where late-season blooms continue to delight a…
September 21, 2023
In recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (September 30), please join us for an important event at Rock Garden, Tel…
September 20, 2023
🌹🍂 With autumn around the corner, late-season roses are a sight to behold! Hardiness is a key quality featured in Hendrie Park’s …
September 19, 2023
For the love of trees 🌲💚 RBG's nature sanctuaries are home to 400 hectares (1000 acres) of forest ecosystems with over 70 species o…
September 19, 2023
🌻 Kaha:wi Dance Theatre brings Oron’ónhta / Beings of Light performance to Hendrie Park next weekend! Oron’ónhta (O-lun ‘ un-…
September 17, 2023
Tea time is better with a view! Thanks for sharing your recent visit @thefoodichews (IG). The Teahouse in Hendrie Park offers afternoon t…
September 17, 2023
🌳🍬 What has cascading leaves and smells like cotton candy? Katsura trees! Follow your nose at RBG’s Rock Garden and Arboretum to …
September 16, 2023
Spend a little time at Cootes Paradise and you're bound to see something fly, wade, or paddle by. The rich landscapes of RBG support re…
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Member Benefits

Members have access to the following benefits when presenting their membership card and one piece of photo identification.

  • Unlimited Visits All Year Round
  • Specialty Food, Gift & Program Discounts
  • Pre-Sales for 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.

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