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Easter Brunch – SOLD OUT

Date & Time:

April 4 and 5, 2026

Location:

Rock Garden (1185 York Boulevard)

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collection of pastries at a buffet breakfast
  • 2 seatings per day: 9:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.
  • At Rock Garden (1185 York Blvd. Hamilton)

Celebrate Easter this year at Royal Botanical Gardens with a bright and cheerful brunch buffet inspired by the magic of Bloomland in OZ. Fresh spring décor, shades of green, and playful golden touches set the scene for a fun and fresh celebration.

Guests are invited to enjoy a delicious brunch buffet filled with seasonal favorites, sweet treats, and refreshing beverages. Following brunch, take part in our outdoor garden search and locate our gilded bunnies and eggs amidst our outdoor rock garden.

Want to extend your stay? Follow the yellow brick road to the RBG center and add on a Bloomland in OZ ticket to your brunch experience (separate ticket required).

Brunch Tickets – SOLD OUT

This event is SOLD OUT. You can join the waitlist at the link below.

This is a special ticketed event and pre-registration is required.

Type Ticket Price
Adult $85 (+HST & Service Fee)
Child (Age 3-12) $35 (+HST & Service Fee)
Infant No Charge
  • This event requires a specific event ticket (not included in Garden Admission or Membership)
  • Garden admission discounts and coupons are not applicable to this ticketed event.
  • Tickets are non-refundable and final sale. After a purchase is complete, the tickets are the property of the ticket holder.
  • Separate tickets required to access Bloomland in Oz at RBG Centre
  • Tables accommodate up to 10 people, and so a 10 person/order limit will be in place. Groups larger than 10 may place separate orders and will be seated a different tables.

Member Pre-Sale Instructions

To access the member presale, simply log in to your RBG online account using the email address associated with your membership. Once your account is set up, visit the registration page during the pre-sale time and registration will be available.

Do NOT make a new account; any new account created will not have access to your member benefits, and will not permit you access to the pre-sale.

NEW Members: How To Activate Your Account

  1. Visit secure.rbg.ca/account/login
  2. Enter your email address and “submit” (NOTE: RBG members must use the email associated with their current membership)
  3. Check your email for a link to reset your password
  4. Log in with your new credentials and check your account information. Ensure your updated membership is showing.
  5. Optional but recommended: test your member benefits by checking tickets for Rock Garden; if you see free member tickets, this account will have access to the pre-sale.

Once your member account is set up, visit the registration page and your tickets will be available!

If you do not receive a password reset email within 10 minutes, or if you log into and your membership is not showing in your account information, it is possible that email address is not the primary contact on your RBG Membership. Get in touch with the memberships team for more information.

guests picking from an easter buffet at rock garden, decorated by large chocolate rabbit
family seated at colourful easter bruch table in Rock Garden
large rabbit sculpture in front of a living wall at rock garden

Frequently Asked Questions

Have a question about this event? Click the topics below for more information. If you have a question that is not answered, ask a question online or give us a call at 905-527-1158.

Tickets

Pre-purchased tickets are required for this special event.

You will be required to present your pre-purchased tickets upon arrival, either printed out or digitally on your personal device. Each ticket will be scanned. The confirmation receipt is not a ticket. Your tickets were sent to you as an attachment in the confirmation e-mail you received after booking.

The final date for registration is March 27th, 2026, at 5:00 pm for all dates and seatings

What's Included

Tickets include access to the RBG Rock Garden Property 9:30 am -5:00 pm. RBG Brunch (food and beverage) 9:30 am- 11:30 or 1:00 pm-3:00 pm, plus a garden search and find activity.

Additional tickets required to access RBG Centre (Bloomland in Oz).

Weather

This event is held indoors with an outdoor component and will proceed rain or shine. RBG recommends coming prepared for the weather! RBG reserves the right to cancel a day due to inclement weather. If the event date is cancelled due to weather, a refund will be provided.

Seating

Each ticket group (<10) will be seated at the same table. Tables that exceed 10 may be split into two table groups. Table types and numbers will be assigned to each group upon arrival. RBG cannot guarantee multiple tables of the same group will be placed within proximity to each other, though this may be requested at the time of booking. RBG teams are dedicated to delivering a quality experience for all guests.

Food and Beverage

The food service style is self-service, and in our efforts to minimize waste, menu offerings are portioned based on the number and type of tickets sold. Due to the nature of this event, RBG may not be able to accommodate all dietary restrictions and allergies. Royal Botanical Gardens cannot be held responsible for any dietary restrictions that guests may have.

RBG will try to accommodate, but cannot guarantee traces of such food are not present at the time of preparation. Please note that in compliance with the Health and Food Department regulations, NO outside food is permitted to be brought in, and no leftover food is to be taken from the premises.

Outdoor Garden Search and Find

Quests are invited to stroll the RBG Rock Garden outdoors for a self-guided garden search and find activity. Several rabbits and easter eggs have been hidden in the Rock Garden. Upper and lower. Additionally, there will be colouring sheets available. There is an included colouring/activity sheet that can be filled out during the stroll.

Directions and Parking

This event is held at 1185 York Blvd  ON. Parking is included in the ticket price, and available in the designated lot across the street. Please enter through the main doors of RBG Rock Garden  to access the great room and rock garden area

RBG Rock Garden  is located along bus routes for Burlington Transit, with stops a short distance from the entrance. See Directions & Parking for more details.

Accessibility

All garden paths indicated on the map within the app are either paved, made of finely packed gravel, or over short stretches of grass. If accessing with a wheelchair / walker / stroller, an outdoor model is suggested. Some benches will be available for those who require them.

Accessible parking spaces are available at RBG Center.

If you have any further questions about accessibility at this event please contact us by phone (905-527-1158) or use the online form.

Washrooms

Washrooms are available at RBG Rock Garden in the Great room corridor and the lower level of the garden, under the garden house.

Pets and Service Animals

With the exception of service animals, personal dogs/cats/animals are not permitted at this event.

Terms and Conditions

Tickets purchased to special exhibitions are final sale and non-refundable. Tickets can be transferred to someone else if you can no longer attend. Please keep your tickets and confirmation: it is proof of your purchase and allows entry into the exhibition.

Liability: RBG assumes no responsibility for loss or damage to property, or for personal injury or mishap; all activities are at the risk of the participant.

Filming/Photography Release: Please be advised that all photos, audio-video, and static images taken at this tour may be used for exhibit, reproduction, and/or distribution for RBG related promotional use, including all forms of print, television advertisement, social media and /or website display. In consideration of your participation as a guest or attendee of this event, you authorize Royal Botanical Gardens, its legal representatives, suppliers, invited media and assigns unrestricted right and permission to copyright and use such photos and images under their sole discretion. Royal Botanical Gardens, its legal representatives, suppliers, invited media and assigns are released without limitation of any claims for libel or invasion of privacy.

By purchasing tickets and participating in this tour on RBG properties, you are agreeing to the above release for yourself, and on behalf of your guests.