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February / March Hours Please note RBG is CLOSED Mondays. See rbg.ca/hours. Timed-tickets required for access to RBG Centre for Alice in Bloomland.

Private / Social Events

From intimate gathering spaces to award-winning halls, RBG is your natural choice for milestone events, showers, galas, and more. With delicious locally-sourced catering options, and breathtaking views, our venues are perfect for your social event.

*Please note that Social events at RBG are not permitted outside catering, and must be catered by our in-house culinary team.

Venue Spaces

See rental rates by space.

Rock Garden Great Room set up for a private event rental with cruiser tables covered in white linen

Rock Garden Visitor Centre
(1185 York Blvd. Hamilton)

Auditorium set up for large event with dance floor and round tables
MarkZeklinski.com

Auditorium
(680 Plains Rd. W. Burlington)

Rooms 1 and 2 col setup

Rooms 1 & 2
(680 Plains Rd. W. Burlington)

Meeting Setup In Cafe style Banquet Room

Café Annex
(680 Plains Rd. W. Burlington)

Rental Rates

Venue Space Capacity 2025 Monday-Thursday 2025 Friday & Sunday 2025 Saturday & Holiday Weekends
Rock Garden Great Room (Semi-private)
Public guest admission remains at front doors. Rock Garden Bistro remains open to the public on it’s operational dates. Accessible bathrooms are shared with the public visitors and Bistro guests.
Seated: Up to 110 Guests

Cocktail Style: Up to 180

$1,850 $2,900 $4,050
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
Full Auditorium
(RBG Main Centre)
Seated: Up to 275 Guests

Cocktail Style: Up to 325

$1,850 $2,900 $4,050
Café Annex
(RBG Main Centre)
Seated: Up to 60 Guests

Cocktail Style: Up to 80 Guests

$1,250 $1,325 $1,575
Rooms 1 & 2
(RBG Main Centre)
Seated: Up to 110 Guests

Cocktail Style: Up to 180

$825 $875 $925

All rooms are subject to 13% HST.
AV Packages and RBG Catering available for an additional fee.

Inclusions

For events up to 11 hours of access time and 8 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 Private 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 within 7-10 days.