Fleurs de Villes: Downton Abbey

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Special Event

Date & Time:

September 12, 2025 - September 21, 2025

Location:

RBG Centre (680 Plains Rd W)

Types:

Exhibitions, Special Event

Length:

At Your Leisure

Admission:

Pre-Registration Required

Event Description

Fleurs de Villes Downton Abbey at Royal Botanical Gardens, floral clothing display

Fleurs de Villes Downton Abbey at Royal Botanical Gardens Canada
A fresh floral celebration inspired by Downton Abbey

September 12 to 21, 2025 (time-ticketed)
At RBG Centre (680 Plains Rd. W. Burlington, ON)

This September, world-renowned flower show Fleurs de Villes arrives at Royal Botanical Gardens Canada with their immersive floral exhibition, Fleurs de Villes Downton Abbey – a spectacular fresh floral celebration inspired by the famed period drama, created by talented floral artists from the GTA.

From September 12 – 21, step into the world of Downton Abbey and be transported to early 20th-century England, where the aristocratic Crawley family and their devoted staff navigate a rapidly changing era. Marvel at a collection of Fleurs de Villes’ signature fresh floral mannequins inspired by the series’ unforgettable characters and iconic period fashion, from Lady Mary’s sophisticated beaded gowns and statement hats, to the impeccably tailored uniforms of the household staff.

Don’t miss this opportunity to experience the refined elegance and captivating drama of Downton Abbey brought to life through exquisite floral artistry, in anticipation of the much-awaited third Downton Abbey film, arriving exclusively in theatres on September 12, 2025.

Check back soon for ticketing information and more details!

Licensed by Universal Studios Licensing LLC © 2025 Focus Features LLC.

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Tickets

Coming Soon!

Ticket Type Price
Event Admission $25 (+ HST & $2 Service Fee)
RBG Member Admission $10 (+ HST & $2 Service Fee)

Time-ticketed entry. Pre-purchased tickets required. Tickets include access to all outdoor garden areas open during the time of your visit.

  • Tickets are non-refundable and final sale. After a purchase is complete, the tickets are the property of the ticket holder, and RBG will be unable to accommodate any date or time changes.
  • Garden admission discounts and coupons are not applicable to this ticketed event.
  • RBG Members must present tickets along with membership card upon entry.

Accessing Member Tickets

To access your member tickets, simply log in to your RBG online account using the email address associated with your membership. Once logged in, visit the registration page and your member tickets will be available.

Do NOT make a new account; any new account created will not have access to your member benefits, including your member tickets.

Unsure which email is associated with your membership? Get in touch with the membership team.

Not yet a member? To access member tickets on a brand new membership, simply purchase the membership in its own order, log out, log back in, and your member tickets will be available!

Selecting an Appropriate Number of Membership Tickets

Members are eligible for a number of reduced priced tickets according to your membership type (see below). To find your membership type, check your membership card or log in to your account.

  • Single: 1
  • Single Plus: up to 2
  • Family: up to 2 adults and 6 children
  • Family Plus: up to 4 adults and 6 children

Should your order go through with an inappropriate number of tickets, RBG guest services will be in touch to make the appropriate adjustments.

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.

Members, if you are no longer available to attend your selected date and time, we ask that you cancel your order with at least 24 hours notice, to allow others the opportunity to visit the exhibit. Please do not book further timeslots without canceling your original order. Thank you.

RBG Centre at Royal Botanical Gardens

Find this exhibit at 680 Plains Rd. W. Burlington ON

About RBG Centre

Event F.A.Q.s

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

Tickets

This is a time-ticketed exhibition and pre-registration is required. Tickets will only be available at the door when capacity allows.

What's Included?

Your ticket provides entry to the Fleurs de Villes – Downton Abbey exhibit and also provides access to RBG’s other spaces for the same day (see seasonal hours).

Additional activities may be available for an additional cost. See the full calendar to learn more about what’s happening during your visit.

Food, drink, and purchases at Shop at the Gardens are available for additional costs.

Arrival / Entry

When planning your visit, please note that you may arrive at any time within your timeslot (indicated on your ticket). Different arrival times allows RBG to offer a better overall experience by reducing lineups. You can expect to spend approximately 1 hour at this experience. When you arrive at RBG Centre (680 Plains Road W., Burlington) for your start time you will be greeted by our staff team who will check you in and direct you to the exhibit.

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.

Food & Drink

The Greenhouse Café

RBG’s Greenhouse Café offers a new fast-casual menu featuring a full complement of wine and beer, coffee and tea, ready made sandwiches and salads, homemade soups, and our signature Teahouse Scones. Enjoy a quick and nutritious bite to take away or sit down and enjoy your meal!

Browse Menu & Hours

Tea House at the Turner Pavilion

Surrounded by Hendrie Park‘s innovative Rose Garden, the newly renovated Tea House offers an ideal spot to relax in nature’s tranquility while enjoying lunch, afternoon tea, or a sweet treat.

Browse Menu & Hours

Directions & Parking

This event is held inside RBG Centre at 680 Plains Road W. Burlington Ontario. Parking is included, available in the large lot at RBG Centre.  Additional parking is available in the smaller Cherry Hill parking lot (across the street), though this will require crossing the street and a short walk to RBG Centre for entry.

RBG Centre is located along bus routes for Burlington Transit, with stops a short distance from the entrance.

Get there with GO! Learn more about arriving with GO Transit.

See directions and parking for more details.

Accessibility

RBG Centre is accessible, with a ramp and elevators. Accessible parking spaces are available outside RBG Centre.

RBG welcomes the use of personal assistive devices that allow visitors to enjoy our facilities and services. RBG has a limited number of wheelchairs available for loan at the RBG Centre. Wheelchairs are available on a first-come basis and may not be reserved in advance. It is recommended that guests bring their own wheelchairs.

Learn more about Accessibility at RBG. If you have any further questions about accessibility at this event please contact us by phone (905-527-1158) or by email at info@rbg.ca.

Pets & Service Animals

With the exception of service animals, personal dogs/cats/animals are not permitted in RBG’s indoor spaces.

Pets are welcome in RBG’s outdoor spaces during regular operating hours so long as they remain leashed. Please be responsible and clean up after your pets.

Terms & Conditions

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

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 experience 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 experience, 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 experience on RBG properties, you are agreeing to the above release for yourself, and on behalf of your guests.

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