| 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*
Until January 30
Open Daily
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Rock Garden only)
Final Admission: 4 p.m.
Rock Garden available daily. RBG Centre / Hendrie Park closed as we prepare for Bloomland in Oz.
*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.
- Laking Garden fully CLOSED for the season
- January 5 to 30:
- RBG Centre CLOSED to prepare for Bloomland in Oz
- Hendrie Park: RBG Members only
- Rock Garden open daily, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Rock Garden Bistro January 5 to 30:
- Monday to Saturday (Lunch Menu): 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Sunday (Brunch Menu): 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- open to 2 p.m. if there are evening events that require earlier closure
- *Sometimes unavailable due to private events. Make a reservation on OpenTable before planning your visit.
- January 31 to April 6 – RBG Centre / Hendrie Park (during Bloomland in Oz):
- Timed-ticketing applies (pre-register to avoid disappointment)
- Tues-Fri: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (final arrival window: 3:30 to 4 p.m.)
- Sat & Sun: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (final arrival window: 3:30 to 4 p.m.) – open late select Saturdays!
- CLOSED Mondays (exceptions: holidays + March Break)
- Exceptions:
- Mon Feb 16 (Family Day): 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Saturdays Mar 7 to Apr 5 (OPEN LATE): 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- Mar 16 to 20 (March Break): 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Fri Apr 3 (Good Friday): 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Mon Apr 6 (Easter Monday): 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- January 31 to April 6 – Rock Garden open Thurs to Sun 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Hours by Attraction
Hendrie Park
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (final entry 4 p.m.) (Nov 3 to Jan 4) 680 Plains Rd W, BurlingtonParking 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. (final entry 4 p.m.) (Nov 3 to Jan 4)
- CLOSED to the public, open for RBG members and Teahouse patrons only (Jan 5 to Jan 30)
- Time-ticketed during Bloomland in Oz (Jan 31 to Apr 6)
Exceptions
- Dec 24 Christmas Eve: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., last admission 2 p.m.
- Dec 25 Christmas Day: Closed
- Dec 26 Boxing Day: Closed
- Dec 31 New Years Eve: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., last admission 2 p.m.
- Jan 1 New Year's Day: Closed
RBG Centre
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (final entry 4 p.m.) (Nov 3 to Jan 4) 680 Plains Rd W, BurlingtonParking available in the large lot outside RBG Centre. This location is accessible by public transit.
General Hours
- 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (final entry 4 p.m.) (Nov 3 to Jan 4)
- CLOSED to prepare for Bloomland in Oz (Jan 5 to Jan 30)
- Time-ticketed during Bloomland in Oz (Jan 31 to Apr 6)
Exceptions
- Dec 24 Christmas Eve: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., last admission 2 p.m.
- Dec 25 Christmas Day: Closed
- Dec 26 Boxing Day: Closed
- Dec 31 New Years Eve: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., last admission 2 p.m.
- Jan 1 New Year's Day: Closed
Rock Garden
Thurs to Sun: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (final entry 4 p.m.) (Nov 3 to Jan 4) 1185 York Boulevard, 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
- Thurs to Sun: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (final entry 4 p.m.) (Nov 3 to Jan 4)
- 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Jan 5 to Jan 30)
- Thurs to Sun: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Jan 31 to Apr 6)
Exceptions
- Dec 25 Christmas Day: Closed
- Dec 26 Boxing Day: Closed
- Jan 1 New Year's Day: Closed
General Hours
- 8 a.m. to dusk (Jan 1 to Dec 31)
Exceptions
- Dec 25 Christmas Day: Closed
- Dec 26 Boxing Day: Closed
- Jan 1 New Year's Day: Closed
The Garden Shop
Open Tues to Sun, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed Mondays. (Feb 1 to Mar 30) 680 Plains Road West, BurlingtonParking available outside RBG Centre. This location is accessible via public transit.
General Hours
- Open Tues to Sun, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed Mondays. (Feb 1 to Mar 30)
- CLOSED (Jan 5 to Jan 30)
Exceptions
- Dec 24 Christmas Eve: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., last admission 2 p.m.
- Dec 25 Christmas Day: Closed
- Dec 26 Boxing Day: Closed
- Jan 1 New Year's Day: Closed
Greenhouse Café
Open daily, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Apr 3 to Dec 31) 680 Plains Rd. W., Burlington
Rock Garden Bistro
Thurs & Fri 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sat 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.* Sun: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (Nov 1 to Jan 4) 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
- Thurs & Fri 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sat 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.* Sun: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (Nov 1 to Jan 4)
- 10 a.m. to 5 p.m (Jan 5 to Jan 31)
- Thurs & Fri 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sat 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.* Sun: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. CLOSED Mon-Wed (Feb 1 to Apr 30)
- Wed-Fri 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sat 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Sun 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. CLOSED Mon-Tues (May 1 to Oct 31)
Exceptions
- Dec 25 Christmas Day: Closed
- Dec 26 Boxing Day: Closed
- Jan 1 New Year's Day: Closed
Turner Pavilion Teahouse
Wed, 11 to 5, Thurs to Sun, 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Closed Mon & Tues (Nov 28 to Jan 30) 680 Plains Rd. W., BurlingtonParking available in the large lot outside RBG Centre. This location is accessible by public transit.
General Hours
- Wed, 11 to 5, Thurs to Sun, 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Closed Mon & Tues (Nov 28 to Jan 30)
- Open Wed to Sun, 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. reservations required (Feb 4 to Apr 6)
Exceptions
- Dec 25 Christmas Day: Closed
- Dec 26 Boxing Day: Closed
- Jan 1 New Year's Day: Closed
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