| 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 |
Hours & Map
Hendrie Park
CLOSED to the public, open for RBG members and Teahouse patrons only (Jan 6 to Jan 31) 680 Plains Rd W, BurlingtonParking 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.
General 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)
- Wed to Mon: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tues 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. (May 20 to Sep 1)
- 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Sep 2 to Oct 31)
Exceptions
- Dec 23 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (final entry 3 p.m.)
- Dec 24 New Years 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
- Sep 17 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (closing early for special event)
RBG Centre
CLOSED to prepare for Alice in Bloomland (Jan 6 to Jan 31) 680 Plains Rd W, BurlingtonParking available in the large lot outside RBG Centre. This location is accessible by public transit.
General 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)
- Wed to Mon: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tues 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. (May 20 to Sep 1)
- 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Sep 2 to Oct 31)
Exceptions
- Dec 23 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (final entry 3 p.m.)
- Dec 24 New Years 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
- Sep 17 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (closing early for special event)
Rock Garden
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (final entry 4 p.m.) (Jan 6 to Jan 31) 1185 York Boulevard, HamiltonParking available in the large lot across the street. Accessible spaces available directly outside the building. This location is accessible by public transit.
General 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)
- Wed to Mon: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tues 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. (May 20 to Sep 1)
- 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Sep 2 to Oct 31)
Exceptions
- Dec 25 Christmas Day: Closed
- Dec 26 Boxing Day: Closed
- Jan 1 New Year's Day: Closed
- May 19 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Jul 12 CLOSED for the Enchanted Garden - event tickets required
- Jul 13 CLOSED for the Enchanted Garden - event tickets required
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).
General 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 23 to Dec 31)
Exceptions
- May 19 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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.
General 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 1 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
General 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
The Garden Shop
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Jan 2 to Jan 19) 680 Plains Road West, BurlingtonParking available outside RBG Centre. This location is accessible via public transit.
General 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 Dec 31)
Exceptions
- Dec 24 New Years 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
Greenhouse Café
Open Tues to Sun, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Closed Mondays. (Feb 1 to Mar 30) 680 Plains Rd. W., BurlingtonParking available in the large lot outside RBG Centre.
General 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
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., HamiltonParking available in the large lot across the street. Accessible spaces available directly outside the building. This location is accessible by public transit.
General 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 Sep 1)
Exceptions
- Dec 25 Christmas Day: Closed
- Dec 26 Boxing Day: Closed
- Jan 1 New Year's Day: Closed
- Apr 24 Closed due to private event.
- May 2 Closed due to private event.
- May 9 CLOSED for a private event
- May 10 CLOSED for a private event
- May 16 CLOSED for a private event
- May 19 CLOSED for a private event
- May 20 CLOSED for a private event
- May 23 CLOSED for a private event
- May 24 CLOSED for a private event
- May 31 CLOSED for a private event
- Jun 3 CLOSED for a private event
- Jun 5 CLOSED for a private event
- Jun 7 CLOSED for a private event
- Jun 8 CLOSED for a private event
- Jun 14 CLOSED for a private event
- Jun 15 CLOSED for a private event
- Jun 21 CLOSED for a private event
- Jun 28 CLOSED for a private event
- Jul 16 CLOSED for a private event
- Jul 19 CLOSED for a private event
- Jul 25 CLOSED for a private event
- Jul 26 CLOSED for a private event
- Jul 27 CLOSED for a private event
- Aug 3 CLOSED for a private event
- Aug 9 CLOSED for a private event
- Aug 16 CLOSED for a private event
- Aug 23 CLOSED for a private event
- Sep 26 CLOSED for a private event
- Sep 27 CLOSED for a private event
- Oct 25 CLOSED for a private event
- Nov 7 CLOSED for a private event
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., BurlingtonParking available in the large lot outside RBG Centre. This location is accessible by public transit.
General 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)
Exceptions
- Dec 25 Christmas Day: Closed
- Dec 26 Boxing Day: Closed
- Jan 1 New Year's Day: Closed
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Visit RBG
- 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.
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.
| 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 |
| RBG Members | A number of guests indicated by your membership type | 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.
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.
| Single Garden | Age 3+ | $10 |
| Infant / Toddler | Age 0-2 | FREE |
| RBG Members | A number of guests indicated by your membership type | 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)
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
