Long Weekend Hours: Open all weekend (including the holiday Monday) 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Hours & Map

Hours
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Hendrie Park

CLOSED to the public, open for RBG members and Teahouse patrons only (Jan 6 to Jan 31) 680 Plains Rd W, Burlington

Parking available in the large lot outside RBG Centre (680 Plains Rd. W.). Enter through RBG Centre, and access Hendrie Park through the tunnel in the lower level of the Atrium. This location is accessible by public transit.

All Hours

CLOSED to the public, open for RBG members and Teahouse patrons only (Jan 6 to Jan 31)
10 a.m. to 5 p.m., time-ticketed during Alice in Bloomland (Feb 1 to Mar 30)
MEMBERS ONLY 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Apr 1 to Apr 6)
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Apr 7 to May 19)
open daily, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., open until 8 p.m. on Tuesdays (May 20 to Sep 1)
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Sep 2 to Oct 31)

Exceptions

Sep 17 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (closing early for special event)
Dec 24 Christmas Eve: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., last admission 2 p.m.
Dec 25 Christmas Day: Closed
Dec 26 Boxing Day: Closed
Dec 30 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (final entry 3 p.m.)
Dec 31 New Years Eve: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., last admission 2 p.m.
Jan 1 New Year's Day: Closed

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RBG Centre

CLOSED to prepare for Alice in Bloomland (Jan 6 to Jan 31) 680 Plains Rd W, Burlington

Parking available in the large lot outside RBG Centre. This location is accessible by public transit.

All Hours

CLOSED to prepare for Alice in Bloomland (Jan 6 to Jan 31)
10 a.m. to 5 p.m., time-ticketed during Alice in Bloomland (Feb 1 to Mar 30)
MEMBERS ONLY 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Apr 1 to Apr 6)
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Apr 7 to May 19)
open daily, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., open until 8 p.m. on Tuesdays (May 20 to Sep 1)
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Sep 2 to Oct 31)

Exceptions

Sep 17 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (closing early for special event)
Dec 24 Christmas Eve: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., last admission 2 p.m.
Dec 25 Christmas Day: Closed
Dec 26 Boxing Day: Closed
Dec 30 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (final entry 3 p.m.)
Dec 31 New Years Eve: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., last admission 2 p.m.
Jan 1 New Year's Day: Closed

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Rock Garden

10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (final entry 4 p.m.) (Jan 6 to Jan 31) 1185 York Boulevard, Hamilton

Parking available in the large lot across the street. Accessible spaces available directly outside the building. This location is accessible by public transit.

All Hours

10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (final entry 4 p.m.) (Jan 6 to Jan 31)
Thurs to Sun: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., CLOSED Mon-Wed (Feb 1 to May 19)
open daily, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., open until 8 p.m. on Tuesdays (May 20 to Sep 1)
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Sep 2 to Oct 31)

Exceptions

Jul 12 CLOSED for the Enchanted Garden - event tickets required
Jul 13 CLOSED for the Enchanted Garden - event tickets required
Dec 25 Christmas Day: Closed
Dec 26 Boxing Day: Closed
Jan 1 New Year's Day: Closed

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Laking Garden

Temporarily Closed (Jan 1 to Apr 30) 1221 Spring Gardens Rd., Burlington

$3/hr to a maximum of $15. Paid Parking is available in either the upper parking lot (off Plains Road W., includes a walk over a bridge and down ramps) or in the lower parking lot (Spring Gardens Road).

All Hours

Temporarily Closed (Jan 1 to Apr 30)
Fri to Sun: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., CLOSED Mon-Thurs (May 2 to May 19)
Wed to Mon: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tues 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. (May 20 to Jun 22)
Members only (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.) (Jun 23 to Jun 27)
CLOSED for the season (Jun 28 to Dec 31)

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Arboretum

8 a.m. to dusk (Jan 1 to May 9) 16 Old Guelph Road, Hamilton

Jan-April: $5/hour to a maximum of $15.
May 1-9: Flat $25 rate paid upon entry (card only).
May 10-30: Peak Bloom Season. Weekends: Members-only (reservations required), paid shuttle available for non-members. Weekdays: Flat $25 rate paid upon entry (card only).
June-Dec: $5/hour to a maximum of $15.

All Hours

8 a.m. to dusk (Jan 1 to May 9)
Open 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Peak Bloom Season Parking in Effect. (May 10 to May 29)
8 a.m. to dusk (parking fee only) (Jun 2 to Dec 31)

Exceptions

Dec 25 Christmas Day: Closed
Dec 26 Boxing Day: Closed
Dec 31 New Years Eve: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., last admission 2 p.m.
Jan 1 New Year's Day: Closed

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Forested Hiking Trail In Summer

Trails

8 a.m. to dusk (Jan 1 to Dec 31)

All Hours

8 a.m. to dusk (Jan 1 to Dec 31)

Exceptions

Dec 25 Christmas Day: Closed
Dec 26 Boxing Day: Closed
Jan 1 New Year's Day: Closed

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Books On Display In Shop

The Garden Shop

10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Jan 2 to Jan 19) 680 Plains Road West, Burlington

Parking available outside RBG Centre. This location is accessible via public transit.

All Hours

10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Jan 2 to Jan 19)
Open Tues to Sun, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed Mondays. (Feb 1 to Mar 30)
open daily, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., open until 8 p.m. on Tuesdays (May 20 to Sep 1)
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Sep 2 to Oct 31)

Exceptions

Dec 24 Christmas Eve: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., last admission 2 p.m.
Dec 25 Christmas Day: Closed
Dec 26 Boxing Day: Closed
Jan 1 New Year's Day: Closed

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window seating along greenhouse windows

Greenhouse Café

Open Tues to Sun, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Closed Mondays. (Feb 1 to Mar 30) 680 Plains Rd. W., Burlington

Parking available in the large lot outside RBG Centre.

All Hours

Open Tues to Sun, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Closed Mondays. (Feb 1 to Mar 30)
Temporarily Closed (Mar 31 to Apr 2)
Open daily, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Apr 3 to Dec 31)

Exceptions

Dec 25 Christmas Day: Closed
Dec 26 Boxing Day: Closed
Jan 1 New Year's Day: Closed

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Looking down on bistro table with lunch dishes, and fancy patio drinks, hands holding cutlery

Rock Garden Bistro

Open Thurs to Sun, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed Mon to Wed (Feb 1 to May 20) 1185 York Blvd., Hamilton

Parking available in the large lot across the street. Accessible spaces available directly outside the building. This location is accessible by public transit.

All Hours

Open Thurs to Sun, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed Mon to Wed (Feb 1 to May 20)
Open Wed to Sun, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed Mon & Tues (May 21 to Jul 4)
Open Wed to Fri, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed Sat to Tues (Jul 5 to Jul 14)
Wed-Fri 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sat-Sun 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.,*See listed exceptions and reserve your table on OpenTable in advance. (Jul 15 to Aug 31)

Exceptions

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Turner Pavilion Teahouse Exterior with Reflecting Ponds

Turner Pavilion Teahouse

Open Wed to Sun, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed Mon & Tues (Jan 2 to Jan 31) 680 Plains Rd. W., Burlington

Parking available in the large lot outside RBG Centre. This location is accessible by public transit.

All Hours

Open Wed to Sun, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed Mon & Tues (Jan 2 to Jan 31)
Wed to Sun: 3 seatings: 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3p.m. Reservations required (Feb 5 to Mar 30)
Open Wed to Sun, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed Mon & Tues (Apr 1 to Dec 31)

Exceptions

Dec 25 Christmas Day: Closed
Dec 26 Boxing Day: Closed
Jan 1 New Year's Day: Closed

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Membership
General Admission

Membership	Price (+HST)
Single	$85/year
Single Plus	$120/year
Family	$130/year
Family Plus	$175/year
Contributing	$300/year
Supporting	$600/year
Sustaining	$1,000/year
Benefactor's Circle	$2,500/year
Director's Circle	$5,000/year
President's Circle	$10,000/year

Become a Member

Student ticket requires showing a student card indicating full-time attendance in a recognized post-secondary institution.
RBG considers a senior to be a person of 65+ years of age.

Need More Information?

Visit our memberships page to learn more about member benefits, level perks and more. Still need more information? Contact us to connect with the memberships team.

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July 14 to September 2

During Canada Strong Pass

Garden Admission

Enjoy all RBG has to offer! Includes access to all garden areas open on the date of your visit (RBG Centre, Hendrie Park + Rock Garden. Exceptions apply. See rbg.ca/hours for details).

Garden Admission Tickets

Adult	Age 25+	$19.50
Adult (18-24)	Canada Strong Pass	$9.75
Senior	Age 65+	$16.50
Child	Age 3-17 - Canada Strong Pass	FREE
Infant / Toddler	Age 0-2	FREE

Single Garden Admission

Looking for a shorter visit? Admission for Rock Garden only (1185 York Blvd. Hamilton).

Rock Garden Tickets

Adult	Age 25+	$10
Adult (18-24)	Canada Strong Pass	$5
Child	Age 3-17 - Canada Strong Pass	FREE
Infant / Toddler	Age 0-2	FREE

All ticket pricing is subject to HST & $2 online service fee.

These tickets do NOT include parking at RBG trailheads or access to all RBG events. See the full events calendar for information on admission requirements for specific events and activities.

Canada Strong Pass

July 14 to September 2, 2025

More ways to explore Canada this summer, made possible by the Government of Canada.

RBG is participating in the Canada Strong Pass, which grants free admission to visitors up to 17  years old, and half-price admission to visitors who are 18 to 24 years old.

Pass prices are applied automatically to Garden Admission rates when purchasing online or in-person. Not applicable to special events, programs, exhibits, group visits, or membership purchases.

More information about the Canada Strong Pass is available from the Department of Canadian Heritage.

September 3 to December 31

Standard Admission Pricing

Garden Admission

Enjoy all RBG has to offer! Includes access to all garden areas open on the date of your visit (see rbg.ca/hours for details).

All ticket pricing is subject to HST & $2 online service fee.

Garden Admission Tickets

Adult		$19.50
Student	Age 13-17, or with valid post-secondary student I.D.	$16.50
Senior	Age 65+	$16.50
Child	Age 3-12	$11.50
Infant / Toddler	Age 0-2	FREE

Single Garden Admission

Looking for a quick visit? Enjoy one of RBG's smaller garden areas (available seasonally).

Available seasonally for: Rock Garden and Laking Garden (not available for RBG Centre / Hendrie Park)

All ticket pricing is subject to HST & $2 online service fee.

Rock Garden Tickets

Single Garden	Age 3+	$10
Infant / Toddler	Age 0-2	FREE

These tickets do NOT include parking at RBG trailheads or access to all RBG events. See the full events calendar for information on admission requirements for specific events and activities.

Admission Partnerships & Programs

Partner programs tickets are only available for purchase in-person.

Access 2 Card

Access 2 Cardholders purchasing garden admission tickets receive one free admission for their support person. For online tickets, purchase admissions for the cardholder, and the support person will be accommodated at the door.

Learn More at access2card.ca

Canoo (Institute for Canadian Citizenship)

Canoo members and up to 4 children receive free Garden Admission when showing the Canoo app on their personal device.

Canoo is offered to Permanent Residents of Canada within their first 5 years of receiving permanent residence status, or new Canadian Citizens in the first 12 months of citizenship.

Available for garden admission during regular hours only; does not apply for any special ticketed events or parking.

Learn More at canoo.ca

OCT (Ontario College of Teachers)

OCT (Ontario College of Teachers) cardholders receive free garden admission. Display your OCT card upon entry.

Available for garden admission during regular hours only; does not apply for any special ticketed events or parking.

Learn More at OCT.ca

PRESTO Perks

PRESTO cardholders save 15% off Adult Garden Admission tickets when showing your PRESTO card upon arrival.

Available for garden admission (full day pass) during regular hours only; does not apply for single garden admission or any special ticketed events.

Learn More at prestocard.ca

Green Angels

Thanks to the support of our generous donors, RBG can provide the helping hands that guide disadvantaged, special needs and new Canadian children to a special place where they can let their imagination grow in a safe environment.

The Green Angels Subsidy Fund subsidizes admission passes, annual memberships, school and children’s programming and school transportation costs.

Learn more, donate, or apply at rbg.ca/greenangels

American Horticultural Society

Current memberships of the American Horticultural Society or from a garden participating in their Reciprocal Admissions Program (RAP) receive free Garden Admission to Royal Botanical Gardens.

Display your card upon entry alongside valid government I.D. to redeem.

Available for garden admission during regular hours only; does not apply for any special ticketed events or parking.

Learn more at ahsgardening.org

Annual Reports

Donor Accountability Reports

Your gifts at work. Read our Donor Accountability Report to see how your generous donations supported RBG’s mission-based initiatives.

Annual Reports

Download PDFs of Royal Botanical Gardens’ annual reports.

Financial Statements