| 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 |
Corporate Functions, Meetings & Conferences
A Networking Hub in a Biodiversity Hotspot
Situated between Hamilton and Burlington, Ontario, Royal Botanical Gardens is a natural meeting place where business grows and partnerships flourish. Our scenic venues combine state-of-the-art audiovisual amenities, delicious locally-sourced catering options, and legendary hospitality to make your virtual or in-person meeting a success.
Featuring over 17,000 square feet of function space situated in garden spaces and near trails, RBG is the perfect setting for moving your team forward.
What Are You Planning?
Are you planning a non-corporate event such as a wedding, or social event?
learn more at rbg.ca/venues-rentals.
Executive Meeting Room
Located on the second floor of RBG Centre, this intimate boardroom space is perfect for your smaller meeting.
• 480 sqft
• Capacity: Boardroom 16
• AV-Equipped
Café Annex
Located just off the Greenhouse Café, the newly renovated Annex is perfect for your smaller luncheon, meeting or breakout room.
• 1,443 sqft
• Capacity: Banquet 45-60
• AV-Equipped
Rooms 1 and 2
This second-floor meeting space can be split into two break-out rooms, or left open for a larger meeting. It includes a small alcove with space for check-in and coat racks.
• 1,344 / 672 / 670 sqft
• Capacity: Banquet 60
• AV-Equipped
Conferences and Seminars
Stun your attendees with a corporate event at the gardens! The foyer, McQuesten Theatre, mezzanine, auditorium and all meeting rooms combined, offer over 17,000 square feet of functional space for trade shows and conferences year-round at RBG Centre, or enjoy the perfect garden views at the rejuvenation Rock Garden.
Auditorium
Our largest space, the auditorium is an excellent choice for your full-sized corporate event. The room includes a divider to split the space into two smaller events, room for a risen stage, and is adjacent to indoor and outdoor cocktail/foyer spaces.
• 5,400 sqft (full) / 2,700 (A) / 2,700 (B)
• Full Auditorium Capacity: Banquet 250-300, Theatre 400
• AV-Equipped ceiling-mounted screens, built-in speakers, On-Site Breakout Rooms
Rock Garden Visitor Centre
The Great Room at the David Braley & Nancy Gordon Rock Garden is an award-winning, state-of-the art facility with a breathtaking view of the gardens through floor-to-ceiling windows, a look-out deck and patio.
• 3,455 sqft
• Capacity: Theatre 150, Banquet 100-110
• AV-Equipped video wall, built-in speakers, customizable lighting Natural Light
Auditorium
Our largest space, the auditorium is an excellent choice for your full-sized event. The room includes a divider to split the space into two smaller events, and is adjacent to two cocktail/foyer spaces (Royal Court - outdor, and McQuesten Theatre - indoor).
• 5,400 / 2,700 / 2,700 sqft
• Capacity: Full 250-300, Aud A 100-120, Aud B 110-140
• AV-Equipped ceiling-mounted screens, built-in speakers, Some Natural Light (Auditorium B)
Rock Garden Visitor Centre
The Great Room at the David Braley & Nancy Gordon Rock Garden is an award-winning, state-of-the art facility with a breathtaking view of the gardens through floor-to-ceiling windows, a look-out deck and patio.
• 3,455 sqft
• Capacity: Banquet 100-110
• AV-Equipped video wall, built-in speakers, customizable lighting Natural Light
Café Annex
Located just off the Greenhouse Café, the newly renovated Annex is perfect for your smaller luncheon or celebration banquet.
• 1,443 sqft
• Capacity: Banquet 40-60
• AV-Equipped: ceiling-mounted screen, ceiling-mounted projector, built-in speakers
Catering
Whether you just need coffee and snacks, breakfast, lunch or meals for the whole day, our in-house catering team has options for your meeting or event. With delicious options, flexible menus and a focus on locally sourced ingredients, the catering team at Royal Botanical Gardens promise to make your event one to remember.
Corporate Rentals FAQ
Have a question about hosting your event at Royal Botanical Gardens? Click the topics below for more information. If you have a question that is not answered, give us a call at 905-527-1158.
Catering
All catering is provided by RBG’s exclusive on-site caterer. Looking for something specific? Please get in touch with your request.
Bar service is also available, with all venues being fully licensed.
Parking and Transit
All event bookings include free parking in the large lots at RBG Centre or Rock Garden (depending on where your event is held). Both locations are also accessible by bus via Burlington Transit. Learn more on the Directions & Parking page.
What's Included in the Rental Fee?
Your facility fee includes the room for the duration of your event, parking for your attendees, standard table and chair setups, and access to the gardens for your guests.
AV services are available in all our venue spaces for an additional cost.
Table linens rentals can be organized by your coordinator, or included in catering packages.
Location and Directions
Royal Botanical Gardens consists of over 1,100 hectares of property on the border of Hamilton and Burlington Ontario.
The majority of the venue spaces are located at RBG Centre, 680 Plains Road West, Burlington. The Great Room at the Rock Garden is located at 1185 York Boulevard Hamilton (a few kilometers down the road from RBG Centre. Both venues are minutes from the 403 and QEW. See the full map and more information on the Directions & Parking page.
Book Your Corporate Event
Are you interested in hosting your event with us? Submit your booking request using the form below and we will respond with more information about your requested dates within 72 hours.
Please note: The Rentals team is not available for drop-in tours.
