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.
Parking available in the large lot across the street. Accessible spaces available directly outside the building. This location is accessible by public transit.
$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).
Parking available in the large lot across the street. Accessible spaces available directly outside the building. This location is accessible by public transit.
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.
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.
Single Garden Admission
Looking for a quick visit? Enjoy one of RBG's smaller garden areas (available seasonally).
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
This policy does not apply to news media and public affairs coverage of Royal Botanical Gardens’ staff, events and activities. Production of such coverage is co-ordinated by the Communications Department.
Requests to use Royal Botanical Gardens’ property for commercial filming and photography purposes are co-ordinated by the communications manager or designate.
A location agreement must be signed before production can proceed. This contract is binding and is the only contractual agreement regarding filming accepted by Royal Botanical Gardens. Location scouts/managers, production crews and their representatives must ensure that all conditions of the location agreement are met satisfactorily before being granted permission to enter the property.
A location fee, plus any additional labour, equipment and/or security costs, will be charged. The fee is to be delivered to Royal Botanical Gardens Centre, 680 Plains Road West, Burlington, prior to the commencement of photography or filming.
Proof of a minimum two million dollars ($2 million) General Liability Insurance, naming Royal Botanical Gardens as an additional insured, must be delivered at least two (2) full business days (Monday to Friday) prior to the commencement of photography or filming.
Royal Botanical Gardens reserves the right to review and approve in advance any script, storyboard or treatment for video/film or photographic activity on its property. Any materials or props being used also must be approved in advance.
Participants are asked to respect the valuable and special nature of the plant material, wildlife and furnishings of Royal Botanical Gardens. Plants and/or their labels, as well as any other garden structures, cannot be moved without express permission of Royal Botanical Gardens.
Participants must respect the environmental integrity of property and waterways owned by, or adjacent to, Royal Botanical Gardens. Royal Botanical Gardens reserves the right to restrict and/or regulate activity on land it owns, which it deems to be environmentally sensitive or environmentally significant.
Garden areas will remain open to visitors during photography/film shoots, unless otherwise arranged in advance. Photographers and camera crews are requested to work around Royal Botanical Gardens’ visitors and to work co-operatively with Gardens’ staff. Failure to do so may result in cancellation of the agreement with penalty.
Royal Botanical Gardens requires a published photo/site credit and/or End Credit acknowledgement.
A copy of the finished product (published photo or produced video) must be submitted to the communications manager when it becomes available.
