| 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 |
Music in the Garden
Get Your Tickets Today!
Bring a lawn chair or pack a blanket, grab a cold drink and enjoy performances featuring award-winning musicians in our lovely garden setting.
Featuring Feist, Sarah Harmer, Basia Bulat, The East Pointers, Great Lake Swimmers, and more!
Courses & Workshops
Registration for fall programs opens August 31 at 11 a.m.
Birding, paddling, yoga, children’s programming and more! Save the date for RBG’s fall programming.
Special Events
There’s plenty to do this season at RBG.
Special events require tickets separate from Garden Admission or Membership.
Taste of the Gardens
With two restaurants and a newly renovated full-service tea house on-site, Royal Botanical Gardens is your destination for dishes inspired by fresh, seasonal ingredients.
- Tea House at Turner Pavilion, Hendrie Park
- Greenhouse Café, RBG Centre
- Rock Garden Bistro, David Braley and Nancy Gordon Rock Garden
Book Your School Field Trips
Our educational field trip programs use active exploration and activities to engage students, and to immerse them in the natural world. Book an in person program, self-guided visit, or virtual field trip!
Give the Gift of RBG!
Gift Certificates now available
NEW gift certificates are purchasable online or in-person and provide unforgettable memories that last a lifetime.
Purchasable online or in-person.
Where People, Plants and Nature Cultivate Unforgettable Experiences
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4
cultivated garden areas
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27
km of nature trails
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2,400
acres of nature sanctuaries
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300
acres of cultivated gardens
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50+
species at risk
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6,800+
taxa (unique types)
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234,000+
individual plants
- Explore RBG
RBG Gardens & Trails
View the mapRoyal Botanical Gardens is Canada’s largest, with over 2,400 acres of gardens and nature sanctuary that spans Hamilton and Burlington Ontario. Use the button below for an overview of RBG’s properties.
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Things to Do
What's Happening at RBG
July 26, 2024
If live music under the stars is on your summer bucket list, the RBG x @noisemakerpresents Music in the Garden concert series is a must. …
July 26, 2024
🌟🏅This summer, our gardens are celebrating the synergy between sports and nature through a series of floral displays! Each garden a…
July 25, 2024
On scorching summer days, don’t we all wish we were a frog, lounging in the cool waters amidst blooming water lilies? 🐸💧🪷
RBG…
July 25, 2024
🍌 Going bananas for Oak Allee! Banana plants, canna lilies, and begonias warmly welcoming you into Hendrie Park.
🌺 Have you added …
July 24, 2024
At the heart of Hendrie Park, our gardens extend to the water! The reflecting ponds brim with water lilies, canna lilies, sacred lotus, a…
July 23, 2024
Urgent Reminder: Wildlife feeding is prohibited at RBG. Feeding wildlife along the trails is resulting in long-term damage to these impor…
July 21, 2024
We're maximalists, what can we say 🎨. Rock Garden is bursting with bold and bright colours that are sure to catch your eye. Have you v…
July 21, 2024
🐝 Bee-hold... some of the native plants making our pollinator friends happy in Kippax Garden this week! Bee balm, coneflower, smooth o…
July 20, 2024
🌞The sun is shining, drying up the trails after a wet week, and it’s the perfect time to explore the #RBGtrails! Keep an eye out for…
July 19, 2024
We were all dancing queens under the stars! 🌟 With @dwaynegretzky performing retro tunes and the best summer weather we’ve seen so f…
July 19, 2024
We can’t declare a favourite garden area... but this lower Rock Garden display bed in particular definitely ranks high on the list. …
July 18, 2024
If you haven’t snagged your tickets for The East Pointers’ performance at RBG on August 1, act fast! Tickets are going quickly, and a…
July 18, 2024
Take the scenic route 🌿 One of our favourite features of Rock Garden are the winding pathways.
Have you taken the time to follow and …
July 16, 2024
Despite all the rain, the gardens are resilient! Some petals may have fallen, but the blooms continue to shine. The sacred lotus is curre…
July 15, 2024
🍿 Grab the popcorn! Join us on Friday, September 6 for the 4th annual Movie Night in Hendrie Park: A Fundraiser for RBG’s Green Ange…
July 14, 2024
Sargent Hydrangea is catching eyes in Royal Court at RBG Centre! Its purple-hued flowers and blue-green leaves are truly eye-catching. If…
July 13, 2024
☕️ Delight in a tea-time escape at the heart of Hendrie Park! From the Tea House’s stunning view, watch the season blossom before y…
July 12, 2024
✨🌿 Last night, Rock Garden transformed into a realm of fairies, pixies, and magical creatures for an evening of whimsy and wonder! T…
July 12, 2024
Throughout July and August, Laking Garden is open exclusively to RBG Members!
Right now, you can enjoy the vibrant blooms of lilies, cle…
July 11, 2024
Pale Purple Coneflower: A Monarch's Oasis! 🦋 Walk into Hendrie Park and you'll be greeted by the stunning Echinacea pallida. The textu…
July 10, 2024
Mushroom mush-haves! 🍄 Enchanting new arrivals at the Garden Shop. Check out our cozy mushrooms of Ontario sweatshirt and t-shirts, ad…
July 10, 2024
🌈 Rock Garden is in its summer prime with vibrant perennials bursting into bloom, adding a splash of color along the winding pathways …
July 9, 2024
🌙🍻🧚 For a night of enchantment, join us Thursday, July 11 at RBG After Dark: Enchanted at Twilight. Experience an evening under …
July 9, 2024
For one night, and one night only - Hedge Cactus (Cereus hildmannianus) 🌵✨🌙 . These stunning blooms open at night to attract noct…
July 8, 2024
This past weekend, guests were immersed in the flavors and aromas of our Rose Garden Collection at Dining Al Fresco: Roses in Bloom🌹
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Member Benefits
Members have access to the following benefits when presenting their membership card and one piece of photo identification.
- Unlimited Visits All Year Round with FREE admission to 1,100 hectares of gardens and nature sanctuaries
- Parking pass for use at RBG’s trail heads and garden areas.
- 10% discounts at the Garden Shop, Rock Bistro, Greenhouse Café, and Tea House at the Turner Pavilion
- Pre-Sales or discount options for Special Ticketed Events
- Subscription to our annual Members' Magazine, Paradise Found
- Free admission to RBG's Winter Exhibit
- Member's Month at Laking Garden
- Free Admission and Discounts to over 200 other Botanical Gardens Across North America
- Complimentary one-year digital subscription to Harrowsmith Magazine
*Benefits are subject to change at any time.
