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Hours April 1 to 6: Hendrie Park is MEMBERS ONLY during this time, with Rock Garden open to the public Thurs-Sun, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Where People, Plants and Nature Cultivate Unforgettable Experiences

  • 4

    cultivated garden areas
  • 27

    km of nature trails
  • 2,007

    acres of nature sanctuaries
  • 130

    acres of cultivated gardens
  • 50+

    species at risk
  • 6,600+

    taxa (unique types)
  • 242,000+

    individual plants
  • Explore RBG

RBG Gardens & Trails

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Royal Botanical Gardens is Canada’s largest botanical garden, 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

Weekly, beginning Mar 18, 19, 20, 21, 22Recurring Event

Oaks and Acorns Nature Play: Spring Session

April - Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. & 2:30 p.m.Recurring Event

Discovery at the Fishway

April 19 & 20Special EventRecurring EventTicketed Event

Easter Brunch - SOLD OUT

May & June - Monday to Friday, 2:30 p.m.Recurring Event

Discovery at the Fishway

Weekly, beginning May 6, 7, 8, 9, 10Recurring Event

Oaks and Acorns Nature Play: Late Spring

May 10 and 11Special EventTicketed Event

Mother's Day Brunch - SOLD OUT

May 15, 6 to 10 p.m.Special EventTicketed Event

RBG After Dark: Spring into Summer

June 19, 6 to 11 p.m.Special EventTicketed Event

RBG After Dark: Summer Pride Party

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*
  • A 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 RBG-produced 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.

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