Royal Botanical Gardens

Royal Botanical Gardens (RBG) is the largest botanical garden in Canada, a National Historic Site, and registered charitable organization with a mandate to bring together people, plants and nature. ---------------- ADMISSIONS ------------- - Full Garden Admission Provides Access to: Hendrie Park, RBG Centre, Rock Garden, Laking Garden (May 5 to Sept 4), Arboretum (May 5 to June 1). Available for purchase: online or in person RBG Members have access to unlimited garden visits year round! - Single Garden Admissions: Rock Garden, Arboretum, Laking Garden ------------ THINGS TO DO ------------ - Discovery Activities & Tours: Spend some time with our Garden Interpreters to discover plants in a new way. Visit our Discovery Stations, go on a guided tour, and much more! - Courses, Camps and Programs: Learn and grow in the gardens by registering for educational programs! From yoga and gardening courses to programs for kids and families, there are exciting learning opportunities for everyone. RBG offers courses and workshops in Burlington & Hamilton for families, kids and adults in the areas of gardening, nature, botanical arts and wellness. From award-winning children’s clubs to our popular children’s gardening programs and special seasonal workshops, kids of all ages grow with us. These programs require pre-registration, and space is limited. - Art brings beauty into our gardens, adds a human element, tells a story, and creates dialogue. Discover the abundance of art installations that grace our garden setting. - Discovery Day Camps - RBG’s nature sanctuaries feature more than 27 km of nature trails in Burlington & Hamilton. There are four main trailheads, as well as two canoe launch sites. The trails traverse challenging landscapes and as such are classed as wilderness trails with most trails containing hill sections with steep grades. ------------------ BIRTHDAY PARTY ----------------- - Celebrate your child’s special day with a nature-themed birthday party at Royal Botanical Gardens! All Birthday Party programming takes place in the Nature Interpretive Centre, at RBG’s Arboretum, 16 Old Guelph Road, Hamilton Ontario. Enjoy a safe – and exciting – morning or afternoon with your friends and family! - 1 RBG Attendant to lead activities for your party, as well as assist you with setup and clean up - RBG Birthday Party Invitations are included for you to send to your guests - A memorable and fun experience for children ages 3 to 13 years old! - Customize your party by bringing your own food, cake, plates, cups, and utensils. For safety, we request that all food brought to RBG for your party be wrapped in individual portions, and that participants refrain from sharing food where possible.