| 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 |
Celebrations of Life
Honour the life and memory of your loved ones with a Celebration of Life event at the Royal Botanical Gardens. Surrounded by the peaceful beauty of nature, our serene spaces provide a meaningful setting to gather, reflect, and celebrate cherished moments. RBG offers a comforting atmosphere to pay tribute in a way that feels personal and special.
*Please note that Celebration of Life events at RBG are not permitted outside catering, and must be catered by our in-house culinary team.
Venue Spaces
Rock Garden Visitor Centre
(1185 York Blvd. Hamilton)
Auditorium
(680 Plains Rd. W. Burlington)
Rooms 1 & 2
(680 Plains Rd. W. Burlington)
Café Annex
(680 Plains Rd. W. Burlington)
Rental Rates
(for Celebration of Life Events under 5 hours duration)
| Venue Space | Capacity | 2025 Monday-Thursday | 2025 Friday & Sunday | 2025 Saturday & Holiday Weekends |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Garden Great Room (Shared Access) | Seated: Up to 110 Guests
Cocktail Style: Up to 180 |
$1,400 | $2,175 | $3,025 |
| Rock Garden Great Room & Bistro (Private) *Minimum 3-months advance booking required |
Seated: Up to 150 Guests
Cocktail Style: Up to 225 Guests |
$2,800 | $4,400 | $6,000 |
| Half Auditorium (B) + Royal Court (RBG Main Centre) |
Seated: Up to 140 Guests
Cocktail Style: Up to 200 |
$1,400 | $2,175 | $3,025 |
| Rooms 1 & 2 (RBG Main Centre) |
Seated: Up to 110 Guests
Cocktail Style: Up to 180 |
$825 | $875 | $925 |
| Café Annex (RBG Main Centre) |
Seated: Up to 60 Guests
Cocktail Style: Up to 80 Guests |
$925 | $975 | $1,025 |
All rooms are subject to 13% HST.
AV Packages available for an additional fee.
Inclusions
For events of 5 hours of access time, and up to 4 hours of event time.
- Guest tables
- Cocktail and operational tables
- Banquet chairs (type varies by location)
- Up to 2 easels
- Assorted mixed plants
- Glassware, dinnerware and linens when purchasing RBG catering
- Set-up, pack-down and clean-up of included/contracted items
- Complimentary parking for you and your guests
- Complimentary access for you and your guests to all available RBG properties for the day (excludes special event access)
Book Your Celebration of Life Event
Are you interested in hosting your event with us? Submit your booking request using the form below.
Please note, the Rentals team is not available for drop-in tours.
Please submit a booking request, and we will respond with more information about your requested dates. Please note we have a minimum booking window of 10 days and is subject to availability.
