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Hours Notice - January 5 to 30:  Rock Garden open daily, RBG Centre Closed, Hendrie Park open to RBG Members Only.
Open Today: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. - Rock Garden only All Hours

Canada Strong Pass

Date & Time:

December 12, 2025 - January 15, 2026

Bilingual visual identifier with ‘Canada Strong Pass’ and ‘Laissez-passer Un Canada fort’ in bold text. A dotted border suggests a ticket edge, a partial maple leaf sits at the top, and the Canada wordmark appears at the bottom.

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

Encore plus de façons d’explorer le Canada pendant les fêtes, grâce au gouvernement du 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 (including Winter Wonders), programs, group visits, or membership purchases.

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

What To Expect

December 12 to January 4*

*RBG Closed December 25, 26, and Jan 1

RBG Centre / Hendrie Park (680 Plains Rd. W. Burlington)

Rock Garden (1185 York Blvd. Hamilton)

Admission Pricing

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

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

January 5 to 15

RBG Centre / Hendrie Park Closed

Rock Garden (1185 York Blvd. Hamilton)

Single Garden Admission Pricing

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.

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More Family Experiences

Many experiences require separate tickets or registration.