| 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-Sept 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.
- May 4 to September 7: all garden areas (RBG Centre / Hendrie Park & Rock Garden) open daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- July 18 and 19: Rock Garden available to the Enchanted Garden ticketholders only. RBG Centre / Hendrie Park remain open to the public.
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 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 Sep 20)
Exceptions
- Jul 18 Available to the Enchanted Garden ticketholders only
- Jul 19 Available to the Enchanted Garden ticketholders only
General Hours
- 8 a.m. to dusk (Jan 1 to Dec 31)
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 Sep 7) 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 Sep 7)
Exceptions
- May 14 CLOSED for a private event
- Jun 6 CLOSED for a private event
- Jul 18 Available to the Enchanted Garden ticketholders only
- Jul 19 Available to the Enchanted Garden ticketholders only
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., BurlingtonOur park map is a high-resolution image (about 6MB). To save bandwidth, we will only load the map when you request it.
Property Map
View MapRoyal 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
Is this your first visit? Learn more about RBG and get your questions answered!
