| Membership | Price |
|---|---|
| Student | $55/year |
| Single | $85/year |
| Single Plus | $120/year |
| Family | $130/year |
| Family Plus | $175/year |
| Contributing | $250/year |
| Supporting | $500/year |
| Sustaining | $1,000/year |
| Benefactor's Circle | $2,500/year |
| Director's Circle | $5,000/year |
| President's Circle | $10,000/year |
Outdoor Adventure
Plan Your Visit
A nature lover’s dream, RBG’s exhilarating landscapes are bursting with magnificent flora and fauna, offering hours of outdoor adventure for all activity levels.
- Explore 27km of trails
- Paddle Cootes Paradise
- Grow your Knowledge with a Workshop or Program
- Discover Diverse Birding
COVID-19
Available amenities and updated FAQ’s can be found at our Covid-19 Policies and Procedures page. Before visiting, please read through for important information regarding your visit.
Explore 27km of Trails
Seasonal Interest: Year-Round
RBG is home to 1,100 hectares of nature reserve nestled between Hamilton and Burlington. Enjoy a hike along our nature trails along Cootes Paradise, the Niagara Escarpment, and the Grindstone Creek Valley. Looking for someone to help show you the way? Join our FREE guided Back to Nature Hikes each Sunday. Trails are free to hike, parking charges apply.
Paddle Cootes Paradise
Seasonal Interest: Summer
Explore on the water to get a glimpse of the astounding life that depends on the health of the marsh for its survival! Bring your own craft, or register for Paddling in Paradise, a two-hour guided tour where you can learn about RBG’s conservation efforts, wetland plants and wildlife.
Photo by Mark Zelinski
Register for a Workshop or Program
Seasonal Interest: Year-Round
Let your mind grow at the Gardens! We offer over 200 courses and workshops, including the “Into the Wild” series focusing on conservation, nature, trails, and the natural area. Registration required.
Discover Diverse Birding
Seasonal Interest: Year-Round
Royal Botanical Gardens provides easy access to some of the most diverse birding in Ontario! Annually about 300 species can be observed, most are migrants, with about 100 species found on site in the summer. Trails are free to hike, parking charges apply.
Experience More Adventure When You're a Member
As Canada's biodiversity hotspot, Royal Botanical Gardens provides its members with a one-of-a-kind experience, harmonizing cultivated gardens and natural landscapes with an entertaining recreation and beauty. History, culture, science, recreation and beauty - we have it all. You can experience it by joining today.
