Royal Botanical Gardens

Site: Burlington

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Record #: BTN2611
Last Full Update: 03 Apr 2025

Contact Information

Office Phone 905-527-1158
Toll Free Phone 1-800-694-4769
Fax 905-577-0375
E-Mail info@rbg.ca
Website www.rbg.ca
Contact Form www.rbg.ca/contactus
Social Media Facebook Facebook, Instagram Instagram, X (Twitter) X (Twitter), YouTube YouTube

Agency Information

Description (Agency)

A not-for-profit caretaker of 2,100 acres of land and ecosystems

  • offer cultural, artistic and culinary experiences throughout its diverse network of gardens and natural spaces
Legal Status (51) Registered Charity
Established 1941
Primary Executive Nancy Rowland, Chief Executive Officer; Phone: (Business) 905-527-1158 ext 221; Email: nrowland@rbg.ca
Funding City / Town ; Regional / Municipal ; Provincial ; Fundraising ; Donations ; Foundation

Description and Service Details

Description (Service)

Four distinct formal gardens and Arboretum are contained with 1100 hectares of nature sanctuary, including plant collections, the Mediterranean Greenhouse, and 27 km of nature trails

Features:

  • Blooms
  • Summer Music
  • The Great Pumpkin Trail
  • Winter Wonders
  • for full listing see here 

 Education Programs and Camps:

  • provides educational programs for adults and children on many different topics
  • for full listing see here
Hours

Administration Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm 
 
Garden hours change seasonally

  • for full details, including which garden areas are available seasonally, see here

All trail heads, including the Arboretum, are open year round

  • parking lot at Rock Chapel is maintained seasonally and is closed throughout the winter
Areas Served Burlington ; Hamilton
Eligibility No restrictions
Application

To become a member at RBG, see here

  • members receive unlimited garden visits
Languages English
Fees Admission ; Parking: for lot locations and information on rates, see here * Fee assistance available for admission passes, annual memberships, school and children’s programming and school transportation costs ; assistance is provided by Green Angels Financial Assistance Program (for additional information see here).

Site Information

Site Location Hwy 403 and Hwy 6
Located In Community Burlington
Address & Map
680 Plains Rd W
Burlington, ON L7T 4H4
 
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Intersection Botanical Dr and Plains Rd W
Mailing Address PO Box 399 
Hamilton, ON L8N 3H8
Physical Access Fully Accessible - RBG Centre, all gardens have some areas that are fully accessible

Categories and Classification

HCSD Main Heading Sports / Recreation
HCSD Sub Heading Parks, Trails & Gardens
Service Categories Botanical Gardens/Arboreta

Agency Overview

1 Agency Locations [Show Listings]
4 Agency Services [Show Listings]

Services at this Location

3 other Service(s) at this Location
Discovery Day Camps
Promote healthy environmental attitudes and lifestyles through safe, respectful, fun and diverse outdoor learning experiences Programs feature: * hikes   * canoeing in Cootes Paradise (canoeing ... [More]
Rental Facilities
Meeting facilities include: Executive Meeting Room * capacity up to 16 people Cafe Annex  * capacity up to 80 people depending on layout selected Rooms 1 and 2 * can be left open or divided into ... [More]
Volunteer Program
Provides the opportunity to work alongside experienced and welcoming staff, students and volunteers, learn from speakers with expertise in the Natural World, and make a tangible difference in the RBG ... [More]

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