| 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 |
Winter Wonders Returns!
Starting December 5
Experience the magic of the season at Royal Botanical Garden’s Winter Wonders! Hendrie Park transforms into a winter wonderland, featuring dazzling lights, festive installations, and enchanting displays.
Tickets coming soon!
Give the Gift of RBG!
Digital and Physical Gift Certificates Available
Provide unforgettable memories that last a lifetime! Give the gift of membership, or select a general certificate to redeem for admission, events, camps, and more.
Purchasable online or in-person.
Alice in Bloomland
February 1 to March 30*, 2025; RBG Centre
A time-ticketed experience
*Tuesdays to Sundays. Exceptions apply.
Tumble down the rabbit hole into “Alice in Bloomland,” a wondrous botanical experience at Royal Botanical Gardens where reality bends and blossoms into a world of curiosity.
Taste of the Gardens
With two restaurants and a newly renovated full-service tea house on-site, Royal Botanical Gardens is your destination for dishes inspired by fresh, seasonal ingredients.
- Tea House at Turner Pavilion, Hendrie Park
- Greenhouse Café, RBG Centre
- Rock Garden Bistro, David Braley and Nancy Gordon Rock Garden
Book Your School Field Trips
Our educational field trip programs use active exploration and activities to engage students, and to immerse them in the natural world. Book an in person program, self-guided visit, or virtual field trip!
Give the Gift of RBG!
Gift Certificates now available
NEW gift certificates are purchasable online or in-person and provide unforgettable memories that last a lifetime.
Purchasable online or in-person.
Where People, Plants and Nature Cultivate Unforgettable Experiences
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4
cultivated garden areas
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27
km of nature trails
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2,007
acres of nature sanctuaries
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130
acres of cultivated gardens
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50+
species at risk
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6,800+
taxa (unique types)
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234,000+
individual plants
- Explore RBG
RBG Gardens & Trails
View the mapRoyal Botanical Gardens is Canada’s largest, with over 2,100 acres of gardens and nature sanctuary that spans Hamilton and Burlington Ontario. Use the button below for an overview of RBG’s properties.
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Things to Do
What's Happening at RBG
December 4, 2024
Now at RBG! Take a virtual journey around the globe and explore some of its rarest and most iconic species through @wild_immersion 360…
December 4, 2024
❄🌱 Oaks & Acorns Winter sessions are now open for registration! Move, create, and discover during our nature-based programs for chil…
December 3, 2024
🌱 Today is Giving Tuesday! Help us continue to protect nature, inspire through art, and ensure RBG remains accessible for everyone. Yo…
December 2, 2024
The holiday spirit begins the moment you arrive at RBG—complete with over 40,000 twinkling indoor lights! ✨
Is a visit to RBG alread…
December 2, 2024
A light dusting of snow this morning transformed Hendrie Park into a serene wonderland. A winter stroll through the garden offers an oppo…
December 1, 2024
December on RBG’s trails offers stunning winter scenes and wildlife wonders! ❄️ Spot Arctic water birds like Bufflehead, Goldeneye,…
November 30, 2024
🟦 The Big Blue Blocks are back for the holidays! Unleash the magic of creativity at RBG with the Imagination Playground. Explore and p…
November 29, 2024
The big reveal! ✨ Whether you're visiting during the day or taking in the glow of Winter Wonders at night, RBG is a holiday dream come …
November 28, 2024
Opening night of Winter Wonders is just one week away! December 5✨ Be among the first to experience the sparkle, magic, and holiday che…
November 28, 2024
A gem of the plant world 💎🌿Our jade plants are blooming! It can take 4 to 5 years for jade plants to bloom, so patience is key. The…
November 27, 2024
The Botanical Train display brings wonder and whimsy to visitors of all ages! Take a closer look to discover what makes it botanical. Ins…
November 26, 2024
Looking for unique holiday gifts? 🎁🌿💚 Explore the treasures of RBG’s Garden Shop! From Botanical Collection LEGO to mushroom-…
November 26, 2024
🌳 🎶 They say the best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear! A cherished tradition returns to Winter Wonde…
November 25, 2024
🚂 Rock Garden’s Escarpment Train exhibit opens for the holidays starting next weekend!
Open from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.:
* Saturda…
November 24, 2024
Every moment of daylight feels like a gift when the days feel shorter this time of year 🍂🌞. Whether it's crisp late-autumn air or t…
November 23, 2024
The final signs of autumn around the Rock Garden before it settles into its seasonal slumber. This time of year invites us to appreciate …
November 22, 2024
In the iconic words of Miss Mariah Carey… “It’s tiiiiiime!” 🎶✨ The Breezeway has transformed, and more iconic seasonal displ…
November 22, 2024
Bringing the spice to Rock Garden 🍁 Hybrid Maple Acer 'Ginzam' Gingerbread™ is showing off its gorgeous fall foliage, and it’s a t…
November 21, 2024
✨ Sneak peeks of the magic unfolding at RBG! From dazzling displays to festive activities, here’s a look at what’s coming your way:…
November 21, 2024
Did you know that what we often call a Christmas Cactus could actually be a Thanksgiving Cactus? 🎄🦃 While both are part of the same…
November 20, 2024
🎁✨ It’s the most wonderful time of the year— RBG Member Appreciation Days at the Garden Shop! From November 25 to December 1, en…
November 19, 2024
Signs of the season are appearing throughout RBG! Our teams are hard at work, decking the halls and transforming the gardens into a magic…
November 18, 2024
Best believe I’m still bejewelled 💎🌹. Rose blooms continue to bring vibrancy into the garden, even well in November.
As you expl…
November 18, 2024
Winter Wonders tickets are now on sale! ✨ Get ready to light up the holiday season at RBG. From December 5 to January 5, experience daz…
November 15, 2024
Winter Wonders returns to RBG! ✨ Dec 5 to Jan 5
Hendrie Park transforms into a winter wonderland, featuring dazzling lights, festive …
Member Benefits
Members have access to the following benefits when presenting their membership card and one piece of photo identification.
- General admission all year round*
- Parking pass/card for use at RBG’s trail heads and garden areas.
- 10% discounts at RBG restaurants and Garden Shop
- Pre-Sales opportunities for Special Ticketed Events, programs and day camps
- Subscription to Members' Magazine, Paradise Found
- Free Admission and Discounts to over 200 other Botanical Gardens Across North America
*Some blackout dates apply. Benefits are subject to change at any time.
