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November 17 to 26: Hendrie Park CLOSED on these dates in preparation for Winter Wonders. RBG Centre remains open to visitors and members.

Floral Showcase: Bloomland In Oz

  • January 31 to April 6, 2026* (Tues-Sun, exceptions apply)
  • RBG Centre (680 Plains Rd. W. Burlington)
  • Time-Ticketed Experience

Follow the road that leads to Royal Botanical Gardens’ 2026 floral showcase, “Bloomland in Oz,” where imagination blossoms into a spectacular adventure inspired by the pages of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum.

The land of Oz awaits, featuring captivating botanical displays, delightful artistic creations, and 25,000 real blooms. Brighten the winter months as you journey through fragrant flowers and lush greenery as radiant as the Emerald City itself!

Every path is filled with magic in this all-ages indoor experience, where the journey is just as extraordinary as the destination.

*Hours

Hours change slightly throughout the experience. See below for the most up-to-date hours

  • Weekdays: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (final arrival window: 3:30 to 4 p.m.)
  • Weekends: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (final arrival window: 3:30 to 4 p.m.) – open late select Saturdays!
  • Closed Mondays for maintenance (exceptions: Family Day + March Break)

Exceptions:

  • Monday February 16 (Family Day): 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (final arrival window: 3:30 to 4 p.m.)
  • Saturdays March 7 to April 5 (OPEN LATE): 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. (final entry 8 p.m.)
  • March 16 to 20 (March Break): 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (final arrival window: 3:30 to 4 p.m.)

Generously supported by:

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The Hamilton Spectator
stoneridge insurance brokers
King Paving and Construction

Timed-Tickets

This is a time-ticketed exhibition. Space is limited.

Due to the overwhelming interest in the 2025 event, we anticipate reaching capacity on popular dates and timeslots. Though we’d like to accomodate everyone interested in visiting, at-the-door purchases will NOT be available for sold-out timeslots. Please get your tickets in advance to avoid disappointment.

Ticket Category Ticket Price*
Adult $19.50-$24.50
(+ HST & $2 service fee)
Senior (Age 65+) $16.50-$21.50
(+ HST & $2 service fee)
Student
(Age 13 to 17 OR with valid student I.D.)
$16.50-$21.50
(+ HST & $2 service fee)
Child (Age 3-12) $11.50-$16.50
(+ HST & $2 service fee)
Infant / Toddler (Age 0-2) $0 (registration still required)
RBG Members**
A number of tickets appropriate to your membership type
$0-$5
(+ HST & $2 service fee)
Registration still required for $0 tickets

**See your membership type for the number of guests eligible to purchase member tickets

*Peak Arrival Times:

  • Weekends (+ Family Day & March Break): 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Off-Peak Arrival Times:

  • Tuesdays to Fridays: all timeslots (note: CLOSED Mondays)
  • Weekends (+ Family Day & March Break): 3 p.m. or later

Ticketing Details & Terms

  • Tickets are non-refundable and final sale. After a purchase is complete, the tickets are the property of the ticket holder, and RBG will be unable to accommodate any date or time changes.
  • Garden admission discounts and coupons are not applicable to this ticketed event.
  • RBG Members must present membership card upon entry.

**Accessing your Member Tickets

Selecting an Appropriate Number of Membership Tickets

Members are eligible for a number of reduced priced tickets according to your membership type (see below). To find your membership type, check your membership card or log in to your account.

  • Single: 1
  • Single Plus: up to 2
  • Family: up to 2 adults and 6 children
  • Family Plus: up to 4 adults and 6 children

Should your order go through with an inappropriate number of tickets, RBG guest services will be in touch to make the appropriate adjustments.

Purchasing Online

To access your member tickets, simply log in to your RBG online account using the email address associated with your membership. Once logged in, visit the registration page and your member tickets will be available.

Do NOT make a new account; any new account created will not have access to your member benefits, including your member tickets.

Unsure which email is associated with your membership? Get in touch with the membership team.

Not yet a member? To access member tickets on a brand new membership, simply purchase the membership in its own order, log out, log back in, and your member tickets will be available!

How To Activate Your Account

  1. Visit secure.rbg.ca/account/login
  2. Enter your email address and “submit” (NOTE: RBG members must use the email associated with their current membership)
  3. Check your email for a link to reset your password
  4. Log in with your new credentials and check your account information. Ensure your updated membership is showing.

Members, if you are no longer available to attend your selected date and time, we ask that you cancel your order with at least 24 hours notice, to allow others the opportunity to visit the exhibit. Please do not book further timeslots without canceling your original order. Thank you.

What’s Included

Don’t miss everything there is to see and do as part of your Bloomland experience!

Arts Exhibit: Of Wonders, Wild and New II

“Of Wonders Wild and New II” brings the world of contemporary woodworking to the RBG with 6 feature artists from across Canada, Six Nations, Italy and Spain each exploring the medium of wood through carving, installation art, sculpture and woodblock printing, joined by members of the Ontario Wood Carving Association.

Learn More

Imagination Playground

Unleash the magic of creativity at RBG with the Imagination Playground! Explore and play with uniquely shaped foam blocks that let imaginations soar.

Enhanced Experiences

In addition to this exciting showcase, join us for 2 unique, Oz-inspired experiences!

Separate tickets / reservations required.

RBG After Dark (19+)

Details to come!

19+ event. Special event tickets required.

Teahouse Experience

Details coming soon!

Reservations required – Bloomland tickets purchased as part of your Teahouse Reservation on OpenTable.

Get There with GO

Enjoy a hassle-free visit to RBG’s Alice in Bloomland floral showcase with GO Transit!

Skip the stress of driving and parking, travel with GO Transit for just $10 per adult with the One-Day Weekend Day Pass, and kids under 12 ride for free on GO Transit.

Plan Your Trip

GO Train

2 options available depending on your preference for the number of transfers:

GO Bus

Depending on the starting location, multiple GO bus routes are available, with transfers to Burlington Transit at the Burlington Train station (Burlington Transit Route 1 Plains to Hamilton), or various transfer points in Hamilton. Please see the GO Transit trip planner for assistance.

Please Note

There are are no direct buses that run from Aldershot GO to RBG at this time. Options for travelling from Aldershot GO include:

It is possible to walk or bike 1.2 km from the Aldershot station to Plains Road to catch the Burlington Transit Route 1 bus from there. Please see the Burlington Transit Trip Planner for details. Travelers arriving at Aldershot GO may also consider taking a cab or ride share to the Gardens (4 km distance).

Exhibit F.A.Q.s

Have a question about RBG’s winter exhibit? Click the topics below for more information. If you have a question that is not answered, give us a call at 905-527-1158.

Tickets

This is a time-ticketed exhibition and pre-registration is required. Tickets will only be available at the door when capacity allows.

What is included?

Your ticket provides entry to the winter exhibit and also provides access to RBG’s other spaces for the same day (see seasonal hours).

Additional activities may be available for an additional cost. See the full calendar to learn more about what’s happening during your visit.

Food, drink, and purchases at Shop at the Gardens are available for additional costs.

Arrival / Entry

When planning your visit, please note that you may arrive at any time within your timeslot (indicated on your ticket). Different arrival times allows RBG to offer a better overall experience by reducing lineups. You can expect to spend approximately 1 hour at this experience. When you arrive at RBG Centre (680 Plains Road W., Burlington) for your start time you will be greeted by our staff team who will check you in and direct you to the exhibit.

You will be required to present your pre-purchased tickets upon arrival, either printed out or digitally on your personal device. Each ticket will be scanned. The confirmation receipt is not a ticket. Your tickets were sent to you as an attachment in the confirmation e-mail you received after booking.

RBG Members must also present their membership card and valid ID alongside pre-purchased member tickets.

Food & Drink

Please note that food and drink is not permitted inside the ‘Of Wonders, Wild and New’ arts exhibit.

The Greenhouse Café
Open daily from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Step into the Greenhouse Café and enjoy a fresh, seasonal menu inspired by vibrant garden flavours. From delicious pizzas like the savory Calabrese or veggie-packed Giardino, to hearty hot paninis and comforting soups and salads, there’s something for every taste.

Browse Menu

Tea House at the Turner Pavilion
Open Wednesday to Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Reservations required)

Surrounded by Hendrie Park‘s innovative Rose Garden, the newly renovated Tea House offers an ideal spot to relax in nature’s tranquility while enjoying lunch, afternoon tea, or a sweet treat.

Browse Menu

Directions & Parking

This event is held inside RBG Centre at 680 Plains Road W. Burlington Ontario. Parking is included, available in the large lot at RBG Centre.  Additional parking is available in the smaller Cherry Hill parking lot (across the street), though this will require crossing the street and a short walk to RBG Centre for entry.

RBG Centre is located along bus routes for Burlington Transit, with stops a short distance from the entrance.

Get there with GO! Learn more about arriving with GO Transit.

See directions and parking for more details.

Wagons & Strollers

Wagons and oversized strollers are not permitted through the exhibit.

Weather Policy

Alice in Bloomland floral showcase is held indoors at RBG Centre and is held rain or shine, or snow.

RBG reserves the right to cancel the event due to extreme inclement weather with little to no notice (ticket purchasers will be contacted by email).

Accessibility

RBG Centre is accessible, with a ramp and elevators. Accessible parking spaces are available outside RBG Centre.

RBG welcomes the use of personal assistive devices that allow visitors to enjoy our facilities and services. RBG has a limited number of wheelchairs available for loan at the RBG Centre. Wheelchairs are available on a first-come basis and may not be reserved in advance. It is recommended that guests bring their own wheelchairs.

Learn more about Accessibility at RBG. If you have any further questions about accessibility at this event please contact us by phone (905-527-1158) or by email at info@rbg.ca.

Pets & Service Animals

With the exception of service animals, personal dogs/cats/animals are not permitted in RBG’s indoor spaces.

Pets are welcome in RBG’s outdoor spaces during regular operating hours so long as they remain leashed. Please be responsible and clean up after your pets.

Terms & Conditions

Tickets purchased to the winter exhibit are final sale and non-refundable. Tickets for this experience can be transferred to someone else if you can no longer attend the experience. Please keep your tickets and confirmation: it is proof of your purchase and allows entry into the experience.

Liability: RBG assumes no responsibility for loss or damage to property, or for personal injury or mishap; all activities are at the risk of the participant.

Filming/Photography Release: Please be advised that all photos, audio-video, and static images taken at this experience may be used for exhibit, reproduction, and/or distribution for RBG related promotional use, including all forms of print, television advertisement, social media and /or website display. In consideration of your participation as a guest or attendee of this experience, you authorize Royal Botanical Gardens, its legal representatives, suppliers, invited media and assigns unrestricted right and permission to copyright and use such photos and images under their sole discretion. Royal Botanical Gardens, its legal representatives, suppliers, invited media and assigns are released without limitation of any claims for libel or invasion of privacy.

By purchasing tickets and participating in this experience on RBG properties, you are agreeing to the above release for yourself, and on behalf of your guests.