Long Weekend Hours - Aug 30 to Sept 2: RBG Centre, Hendrie Park, and Rock Garden open 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. with last admission at 7 p.m. Rock Garden Bistro closed Aug 31. Fall hours begin Tuesday Sept 3. Laking Garden (members only) is closed for the season starting Sept 1.

Hours & Map

Hours
Map

Hendrie Park

Mon to Wed: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Thurs to Sun: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. (May 9 to Sep 2) 680 Plains Rd W, Burlington

Parking

Parking 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.

All Hours

Mon to Wed: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Thurs to Sun: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. (May 9 to Sep 2)
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (final entry 4 p.m.) (Sep 3 to Dec 31)

Exceptions

Aug 25 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., last admission 5 p.m,
Sep 2 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., last admission 7 p.m.
Sep 21 Open to Telling Tales registrants - tellingtales.org
Sep 22 Open to Telling Tales registrants - tellingtales.org
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

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RBG Centre

Mon to Wed: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Thurs to Sun: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. (May 9 to Sep 2) 680 Plains Rd W, Burlington

Parking

Parking available in the large lot outside RBG Centre. This location is accessible by public transit.

All Hours

Mon to Wed: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Thurs to Sun: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. (May 9 to Sep 2)
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (final entry 4 p.m.) (Sep 3 to Dec 31)

Exceptions

Aug 25 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., last admission 5 p.m,
Sep 21 Open to Telling Tales registrants - tellingtales.org
Sep 22 Open to Telling Tales registrants - tellingtales.org
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

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Rock Garden

10 a.m. to 5 p.m. last admission 4 p.m. (Jan 2 to May 8) 1185 York Boulevard, Hamilton

Parking

Parking available in the large lot across the street. Accessible spaces available directly outside the building. This location is accessible by public transit.

All Hours

10 a.m. to 5 p.m. last admission 4 p.m. (Jan 2 to May 8)
Mon to Wed: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Thurs to Sun: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. (May 9 to Sep 2)
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (final entry 4 p.m.) (Sep 3 to Dec 31)

Exceptions

Aug 15 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., (reduced hours for RBG After Dark)
Aug 26 CLOSED for a private event
Sep 2 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., last admission 7 p.m.
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

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Laking Garden

Fri to Sun: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Mon to Thurs: CLOSED (Apr 5 to May 26) 1221 Spring Gardens Rd., Burlington

Parking

$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).

All Hours

Fri to Sun: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Mon to Thurs: CLOSED (Apr 5 to May 26)
Mon to Wed: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Thurs to Sun: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. (May 27 to Jun 23)
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Jun 24 to Jun 30)
RBG Members only, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Jul 1 to Aug 31)
Closed for the season (Aug 31 to Dec 31)

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Arboretum

8 a.m. to 8 p.m. (Jan 2 to May 8) 16 Old Guelph Road, Hamilton

Parking

Blooms season (May): $10/vehicle, pre-reservation required. When Staffed: $10 flat rate. Outside these hours: $5/hour to a maximum of $15.

All Hours

8 a.m. to 8 p.m. (Jan 2 to May 8)
9 a.m. to 8 p.m. (time-ticketed parking applies) (May 9 to May 27)

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

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Trails

8 a.m. to dusk (Jan 1 to Dec 31)

All 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

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The Garden Shop

10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Jan 2 to Dec 31) 680 Plains Road West, Burlington

Parking

Parking available outside RBG Centre. This location is accessible via public transit.

All Hours

10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Jan 2 to Dec 31)

Exceptions

Dec 24 Christmas Eve: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Dec 25 Christmas Day: Closed
Dec 26 Boxing Day: Closed
Dec 31 New Years Eve: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Jan 1 New Year's Day: Closed

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Greenhouse Café

11 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Jan 27 to Sep 2) 680 Plains Rd. W., Burlington

Parking

Parking available in the large lot outside RBG Centre.

All Hours

11 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Jan 27 to Sep 2)

Exceptions

Dec 24 Christmas Eve: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., last admission 2 p.m.
Dec 24 Christmas Eve: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Dec 25 Christmas Day: Closed
Dec 26 Boxing Day: Closed
Dec 31 New Years Eve: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Jan 1 New Year's Day: Closed

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Looking down on bistro table with lunch dishes, and fancy patio drinks, hands holding cutlery

Rock Garden Bistro

Wed to Sat 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sun 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. (Feb 9 to May 15) 1185 York Blvd., Hamilton

Parking

Parking available in the large lot across the street. Accessible spaces available directly outside the building. This location is accessible by public transit.

All Hours

Wed to Sat 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sun 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. (Feb 9 to May 15)
Wed: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Thurs to Sat: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Sun: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Mon & Tues: CLOSED (May 16 to Sep 1)

Exceptions

Aug 15 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., (reduced hours for RBG After Dark)
Aug 31 CLOSED for a private event
Sep 7 CLOSED for a private event
Sep 8 CLOSED for a private event
Sep 14 CLOSED for a private event
Sep 19 CLOSED for a private event
Sep 20 CLOSED for a private event
Sep 21 CLOSED for a private event
Sep 28 CLOSED for a private event
Oct 11 CLOSED for a private event
Oct 18 CLOSED for a private event
Oct 19 CLOSED for a private event
Dec 7 CLOSED for a private event
Dec 24 Christmas Eve: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., last admission 2 p.m.
Dec 24 Christmas Eve: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Dec 25 Christmas Day: Closed
Dec 26 Boxing Day: Closed
Dec 31 New Years Eve: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Jan 1 New Year's Day: Closed

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Turner Pavilion Teahouse

Open Wed to Sun, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed Mon & Tues (Jan 1 to Dec 31) 680 Plains Rd. W., Burlington

Parking

Parking available in the large lot outside RBG Centre. This location is accessible by public transit.

All Hours

Open Wed to Sun, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed Mon & Tues (Jan 1 to Dec 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

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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

Become a Member

Student ticket requires showing a student card indicating full-time attendance in a recognized post-secondary institution.
RBG considers a senior to be a person of 65+ years of age.

Need More Information?

Visit our memberships page to learn more about member benefits, level perks and more. Still need more information? Contact us to connect with the memberships team.

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Garden Admission Tickets

Full Garden Admission

Provides Access to: Hendrie Park, RBG Centre, Rock Garden, Arboretum (admission not required, metered parking applies).

Available for purchase: online or in person

Looking for a shorter visit? See below for Single Garden Admission options.

Purchase Tickets

Year-Round

Single Garden Admission: Rock Garden

Provides Access to: Rock Garden
Available for purchase: online or in person.

Purchase Tickets

Open seasonally

Laking Garden

May & June: Included in Full Garden Admission. Single Garden Admission also available.
July & August: Exclusive RBG Members Access.

Become an RBG Member

Year-Round

Arboretum

January-April, June to December: Admission not required; metered parking applies for trail access
May: Garden Admission applies during peak bloom season.

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These tickets do NOT include parking at RBG trailheads or access to all RBG events. See the full events calendar for information on admission requirements for specific events and activities.

Admission Pricing Details

Some gardens may be closed seasonally or for specific circumstances. Check the full garden hours for more details.
All prices subject to HST. Pre-purchased admission subject to $1 service fee.

Visitor	Full Garden Admission	Single Garden Admission
Provides access to:	All of the following (when open seasonally): Hendrie Park RBG Centre Rock Garden Laking Garden (May & June) Arboretum (May)	One of the following: Rock Garden Laking Garden (May & June) Arboretum (May)
Adult	$19.50	$10
Student Age 13-17, or with valid post-secondary student I.D.	$16.50	$10
Senior Age 65+	$16.50	$10
Child Age 3 to 12	$11.50	$10
Infant / Toddler Age 0-2	FREE	FREE
RBG Members	FREE	FREE

Admission for the Arboretum is not required outside peak bloom season (dates indicated above). Learn more at rbg.ca/arboretum

Group Admission (20+)

Are you looking to bring a group of 20 or more adults? Simply purchase your tickets using the links above! Add 20 or more adult Full Garden Admission tickets and a 15% discount will automatically be applied at check-out.

Are you a tour operator? Learn more about group tours at rbg.ca/grouptours

Admission Partnerships & Programs

Partner programs tickets are only available for purchase in-person.

Access 2 Card

Access 2 Cardholders purchasing garden admission tickets receive one free admission for their support person. For online tickets, purchase admissions for the cardholder, and the support person will be accommodated at the door.

Learn More at access2card.ca

Canoo (Institute for Canadian Citizenship)

Canoo members and up to 4 children receive free Garden Admission when showing the Canoo app on their personal device.

Canoo is offered to Permanent Residents of Canada within their first 5 years of receiving permanent residence status, or new Canadian Citizens in the first 12 months of citizenship.

Available for garden admission during regular hours only; does not apply for any special ticketed events or parking.

Learn More at canoo.ca

OCT (Ontario College of Teachers)

OCT (Ontario College of Teachers) cardholders receive free garden admission. Display your OCT card upon entry.

Available for garden admission during regular hours only; does not apply for any special ticketed events or parking.

Learn More at OCT.ca

PRESTO Perks

PRESTO cardholders save 15% off Adult Garden Admission tickets when showing your PRESTO card upon arrival.

Available for garden admission (full day pass) during regular hours only; does not apply for single garden admission or any special ticketed events.

Learn More at prestocard.ca

Green Angels

Thanks to the support of our generous donors, RBG can provide the helping hands that guide disadvantaged, special needs and new Canadian children to a special place where they can let their imagination grow in a safe environment.

The Green Angels Subsidy Fund subsidizes admission passes, annual memberships, school and children’s programming and school transportation costs.

Learn more, donate, or apply at rbg.ca/greenangels

American Horticultural Society

Current memberships of the American Horticultural Society or from a garden participating in their Reciprocal Admissions Program (RAP) receive free Garden Admission to Royal Botanical Gardens.

Display your card upon entry alongside valid government I.D. to redeem.

Available for garden admission during regular hours only; does not apply for any special ticketed events or parking.

Learn more at ahsgardening.org