| 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
Current Seasonal Hours*
May-Oct 2026
Daily, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.*
Final entry time: 4 p.m.
*Exceptions apply. Hours may vary by garden area. Last admission of the day is one hour prior to close for all of our facilities and garden areas. See full hours by garden area / facility below.
Check the hours by garden area below to help plan your visit!
- Hours change seasonally; future hours and specific date exceptions available under “more”
- These hours apply for daytime garden admission visits. Exceptions may apply for special event ticketholders.
See below for a list of individual garden closures or hours adjustments. If only one garden area is indicated, other garden(s) remain open regular hours.
- September 25: Hendrie Park closes at 4 p.m. in preparation for the Patrick Watson concert, with final admission at 3 p.m.
- September 25: Cherry Hill Gate Parking Lot CLOSED. Please access Hendrie Valley trail system via Valley Inn (1220 Spring Garden Rd) or Laking Upper Lot (1249 Spring Garden Rd/Plains Rd)
- October 2: Hendrie Park closed in preparation for Telling Tales
- October 2-4: Cherry Hill Gate Parking Lot CLOSED for Telling Tales Festival.
- October 3 & 4: RBG Centre / Hendrie Park open for Telling Tales participants only. Rock Garden remains open.
- October 15-18, 22-25: Cherry Hill Gate Parking Lot CLOSED for The Great Pumpkin Trail. Please access Hendrie Valley trail system via Valley Inn (1220 Spring Garden Rd) or Laking Upper Lot (1249 Spring Garden Rd/Plains Rd)
- November 16-25: Hendrie Park CLOSED in preparation for Winter Wonders. RBG Centre remains open.
Seasonal Hours begin Nov 2
- RBG Centre / Hendrie Park open daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Rock Garden open Thursdays to Sundays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Rock Garden Bistro: The Bistro is sometimes booked for private events and unavailable for walk-in dining. Please ensure you make a reservation in advance on OpenTable to ensure you are not disappointed.
Hours by Attraction
Parking 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
- 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Apr 18 to Jan 3)
Exceptions
- Sep 25 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. - closing early
- Oct 2 Hendrie Park CLOSED
- Oct 3 Hendrie Park available to Telling Tales Patrons only. See tellingtales.org for details
- Oct 4 Hendrie Park available to Telling Tales Patrons only. See tellingtales.org for details
- Nov 16 CLOSED
- Nov 17 CLOSED
- Nov 18 CLOSED
- Nov 19 CLOSED
- Nov 20 CLOSED
- Nov 21 CLOSED
- Nov 22 CLOSED
- Nov 23 CLOSED
- Nov 24 CLOSED
- Nov 25 CLOSED
- Dec 25 CLOSED
- Jan 1 CLOSED
Parking 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. (May 4 to Oct 31)
- Thurs-Sun: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mon-Wed: CLOSED (Nov 1 to Jan 3)
Exceptions
- Dec 25 CLOSED
- Jan 1 CLOSED
General Hours
- 8 a.m. to dusk (Jan 1 to Dec 31)
Exceptions
- Sep 22 Arboretum CLOSED. All other trailheads remain open 8 a.m. to dusk
The Garden Shop
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Apr 7 to Dec 31) 680 Plains Road West, Burlington
Rock Garden Bistro
Wed-Fri 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sat/Sun 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (May 6 to Oct 31) 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
- Wed-Fri 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sat/Sun 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (May 6 to Oct 31)
Exceptions
- Dec 25 CLOSED
- Jan 1 CLOSED
Turner Pavilion Teahouse
Open Wed to Sun, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. reservations required (Apr 13 to Dec 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. reservations required (Apr 13 to Dec 31)
Exceptions
- Oct 2 CLOSED
- Nov 16 CLOSED
- Nov 17 CLOSED
- Nov 18 CLOSED
- Nov 19 CLOSED
- Nov 20 CLOSED
- Nov 21 CLOSED
- Nov 22 CLOSED
- Nov 23 CLOSED
- Nov 24 CLOSED
- Nov 25 CLOSED
- Dec 25 CLOSED
- Jan 1 CLOSED
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Property Map
PDF Visitor GuideRoyal Botanical Gardens is Canada’s largest botanical garden, with gardens and nature sanctuary that span Hamilton and Burlington Ontario. Use the button below for an overview of RBG’s properties.
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Plan Your Visit
Admission
Select Garden Admission to visit for the day, or purchase a membership for unlimited visits all year long!
Directions and Parking
RBG consists of four formal gardens contained within 1,100 hectares of nature reserve.
Frequently Asked Questions
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