| 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 |
Celebrations of Life
Honour the life and memory of your loved ones with a Celebration of Life event at the Royal Botanical Gardens. Surrounded by the peaceful beauty of nature, our serene spaces provide a meaningful setting to gather, reflect, and celebrate cherished moments. RBG offers a comforting atmosphere to pay tribute in a way that feels personal and special.
*Please note that Celebration of Life events at RBG are not permitted outside catering, and must be catered by our in-house culinary team.
Rental Spaces
From the RBG Centre’s spacious auditorium and welcoming meeting rooms to the elegant Rock Garden Great Room, each space offers an inspiring setting designed to bring people together, year‑round.
Keep reading for rental rates, frequently asked questions, and more.
Auditorium
680 Plains Rd. W. Burlington ON
Set the stage for an unforgettable event in the Royal Botanical Gardens’ largest and most versatile indoor venue. The RBG Centre Auditorium offers an impressive 5,400 sq. ft. of adaptable event space, perfect for large gatherings.
Full Auditorium Capacity:
- Cocktail 400 guests
- Banquet 300 guests
- Banquet with stage 250 guests
Rock Garden Great Room
1185 York Blvd. Hamilton ON
The Great Room at the David Braley & Nancy Gordon Rock Garden is an award-winning, state-of-the art facility with a breathtaking view of the gardens through floor-to-ceiling windows, a look-out deck and patio.
Great Room Capacity:
- Cocktail 200 guests
- Banquet 100 guests
- Banquet with stage 80 guests
Café Annex
680 Plains Rd. W. Burlington ON
Located at RBG Centre with 1,443 sq. ft. of adaptable space and seating for up to 70 guests in banquet style, the Café Annex is perfectly suited for gatherings that call for comfort, connection, and a relaxed ambiance. Fully AV‑equipped, it provides a seamless setup.
Cafe Annex Square Footage: 1,443 sqft
Cafe Annex Capacity:
- Theatre-style 100 guests
- Banquet 70 guests
Rock Garden Great Room
1185 York Blvd. Hamilton ON
The Great Room at the David Braley & Nancy Gordon Rock Garden is an award-winning, state-of-the art facility with a breathtaking view of the gardens through floor-to-ceiling windows, a look-out deck and patio.
Great Room Capacity:
- Cocktail 200 guests
- Banquet 100 guests
- Banquet with stage 80 guests
Rental Rates
(for Celebration of Life Events under 5 hours duration)
| Venue Space | Capacity | 2026 Monday-Thursday | 2026 Friday & Sunday | 2026 Saturday & Holiday Weekends |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Garden Great Room (Shared Access) | Seated: Up to 110 Guests
Cocktail Style: Up to 180 |
$1,400 | $2,175 | $3,175 |
| Half Auditorium (RBG Main Centre) |
Seated: Up to 140 Guests
Cocktail Style: Up to 200 |
$1,500 | $2,800 | $3,500 |
| Rooms 1 & 2 (RBG Main Centre) |
Seated: Up to 60 Guests
Cocktail Style: Up to 80 Guests |
$1,000 | $1,200 | $1,400 |
| Café Annex (RBG Main Centre) |
Seated: Up to 60 Guests
Cocktail Style: Up to 80 Guests |
$1,000 | $1,200 | $1,400 |
- All rooms are subject to 13% HST.
- AV Packages available for an additional fee.
- RBG Catering minimum of $1,850 + HST and 17% service fee.
Book Your Celebration of Life Event
Are you interested in hosting your event with us? Submit your booking request using the form below.
Please note, the Rentals team is not available for drop-in tours.
Please submit a booking request, and we will respond with more information about your requested dates. Please note we have a minimum booking window of 10 days and is subject to availability.
