| 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 & Map
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.
Current Seasonal Hours
Wed-Mon
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Tuesdays
10 a.m. to 8 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.
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.
- May 19 to September 1: open daily, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (open late Tuesdays, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.)
- June 28: Laking Garden fully CLOSED for the season
- July 12 and 13: Rock Garden CLOSED for the Enchanted Garden (event tickets required for access). Hendrie Park and RBG Centre remain open.
- Rock Garden Bistro: Typically Open Wed to Sun: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; sometimes unavailable due to private events. Make a reservation on Opentable before planning your visit.
Hours by Attraction
Hendrie Park
CLOSED to the public, open for RBG members and Teahouse patrons only (Jan 6 to Jan 31) 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
- CLOSED to the public, open for RBG members and Teahouse patrons only (Jan 6 to Jan 31)
- 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., time-ticketed during Alice in Bloomland (Feb 1 to Mar 30)
- MEMBERS ONLY 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Apr 1 to Apr 6)
- 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Apr 7 to May 19)
- open daily, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., open until 8 p.m. on Tuesdays (May 20 to Sep 1)
- 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Sep 2 to Oct 31)
Exceptions
- Sep 17 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (closing early for special event)
- 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 30 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (final entry 3 p.m.)
- 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
CLOSED to prepare for Alice in Bloomland (Jan 6 to Jan 31) 680 Plains Rd W, BurlingtonParking available in the large lot outside RBG Centre. This location is accessible by public transit.
General Hours
- CLOSED to prepare for Alice in Bloomland (Jan 6 to Jan 31)
- 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., time-ticketed during Alice in Bloomland (Feb 1 to Mar 30)
- MEMBERS ONLY 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Apr 1 to Apr 6)
- 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Apr 7 to May 19)
- open daily, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., open until 8 p.m. on Tuesdays (May 20 to Sep 1)
- 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Sep 2 to Oct 31)
Exceptions
- Sep 17 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (closing early for special event)
- 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 30 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (final entry 3 p.m.)
- 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
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (final entry 4 p.m.) (Jan 6 to Jan 31) 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
- 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (final entry 4 p.m.) (Jan 6 to Jan 31)
- Thurs to Sun: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., CLOSED Mon-Wed (Feb 1 to May 19)
- open daily, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., open until 8 p.m. on Tuesdays (May 20 to Sep 1)
- 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Sep 2 to Oct 31)
Exceptions
- Jul 12 CLOSED for the Enchanted Garden - event tickets required
- Jul 13 CLOSED for the Enchanted Garden - event tickets required
- Dec 25 Christmas Day: Closed
- Dec 26 Boxing Day: Closed
- Jan 1 New Year's Day: Closed
Laking Garden
Temporarily Closed (Jan 1 to Apr 30) 1221 Spring Gardens Rd., Burlington$3/hr to a maximum of $15. Paid Parking is available in either the upper parking lot (off Plains Road W., includes a walk over a bridge and down ramps) or in the lower parking lot (Spring Gardens Road).
General Hours
- Temporarily Closed (Jan 1 to Apr 30)
- Fri to Sun: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., CLOSED Mon-Thurs (May 2 to May 19)
- Wed to Mon: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tues 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. (May 20 to Jun 22)
- Members only (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.) (Jun 23 to Jun 27)
- CLOSED for the season (Jun 28 to Dec 31)
Jan-April: $5/hour to a maximum of $15.
May 1-9: Flat $25 rate paid upon entry (card only).
May 10-30: Peak Bloom Season. Weekends: Members-only (reservations required), paid shuttle available for non-members. Weekdays: Flat $25 rate paid upon entry (card only).
June-Dec: $5/hour to a maximum of $15.
General Hours
- 8 a.m. to dusk (Jan 1 to May 9)
- Open 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Peak Bloom Season Parking in Effect. (May 10 to May 29)
- 8 a.m. to dusk (parking fee only) (Jun 2 to Dec 31)
Exceptions
- 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
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
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Jan 2 to Jan 19) 680 Plains Road West, BurlingtonParking available outside RBG Centre. This location is accessible via public transit.
General Hours
- 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Jan 2 to Jan 19)
- Open Tues to Sun, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed Mondays. (Feb 1 to Mar 30)
- open daily, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., open until 8 p.m. on Tuesdays (May 20 to Sep 1)
- 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Sep 2 to Oct 31)
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 Tues to Sun, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Closed Mondays. (Feb 1 to Mar 30) 680 Plains Rd. W., BurlingtonParking available in the large lot outside RBG Centre.
General Hours
- Open Tues to Sun, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Closed Mondays. (Feb 1 to Mar 30)
- Temporarily Closed (Mar 31 to Apr 2)
- Open daily, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Apr 3 to Dec 31)
Exceptions
- Dec 25 Christmas Day: Closed
- Dec 26 Boxing Day: Closed
- Jan 1 New Year's Day: Closed
Rock Garden Bistro
Open Thurs to Sun, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed Mon to Wed (Feb 1 to May 20) 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
- Open Thurs to Sun, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed Mon to Wed (Feb 1 to May 20)
- Open Wed to Sun, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed Mon & Tues (May 21 to Jul 4)
- Open Wed to Fri, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed Sat to Tues (Jul 5 to Jul 18)
- Wed-Fri 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sat-Sun 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., sometimes closed for private events - see Opentable for reservations (Jul 19 to Aug 31)
Exceptions
- Jul 25 CLOSED for a private event
- Jul 26 CLOSED for a private event
- Jul 27 CLOSED for a private event
- Aug 3 CLOSED for a private event
- Aug 9 CLOSED for a private event
- Aug 16 CLOSED for a private event
- Aug 23 CLOSED for a private event
- Aug 30 CLOSED for a private event
- Sep 12 CLOSED for a private event
- Sep 13 CLOSED for a private event
- Sep 19 CLOSED for a private event
- Sep 26 CLOSED for a private event
- Sep 27 CLOSED for a private event
- Oct 25 CLOSED for a private event
- Nov 11 CLOSED for a private event
- Dec 25 Christmas Day: Closed
- Dec 26 Boxing Day: Closed
- Jan 1 New Year's Day: Closed
Turner Pavilion Teahouse
Open Wed to Sun, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed Mon & Tues (Jan 2 to Jan 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. Closed Mon & Tues (Jan 2 to Jan 31)
- Wed to Sun: 3 seatings: 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3p.m. Reservations required (Feb 5 to Mar 30)
- Open Wed to Sun, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed Mon & Tues (Apr 1 to Dec 31)
Exceptions
- Dec 25 Christmas Day: Closed
- Dec 26 Boxing Day: Closed
- Jan 1 New Year's Day: Closed
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Admission
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Directions and Parking
RBG consists of four formal gardens contained within 1,100 hectares of nature reserve.
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