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Royal Botanical Gardens in Hamilton, Ontario is the largest botanical garden in Canada and one of the largest in the world. It is a National Historic Site, and registered charitable organization with a mandate to bring together people, plants and nature.
Royal Botanical Gardens is a member of the American Public Gardens Association and Botanic Gardens Conservation International. Within its 60 documented collections approximately 40,000 plants are displayed in five major garden
exhibition areas; the Arboretum, Hendrie Park, Laking Garden, RBG Centre and the Rock Garden.
Royal Botanical Garden's Arboretum is more like an English landscape park than a garden. This is the place where you
can see a wide variety of trees and other woody plants up close. It is especially beautiful in spring and fall.
Hendrie Park has something for everyone. This garden truly illustrates the diversity of both plants and garden
design. Discover native plants in a cultivated setting and a new look at vegetable gardening.
Laking Garden is home to RBG’s herbaceous perennial collections. The belvedere at the end of the path offers a panoramic view over the entire garden. This garden, overlooked by a small cottage offers the visitor an insight into the depth and breadth of perennial plants.
The Royal Botanical Gardens now has The International Sculpture Collection, which is a permanent collection located in Hendrie Park.
RBG Centre, the Arboretum and Hendrie Park remain open during the winter season.
Visitor Admission
Members --- FREE (Please show your membership card)
Adult --- $16
Youth/Student* --- $13
Senior** --- $13
Child age 4 to 12 --- $9
Child under age 4 --- FREE
Family (2 adults and up to 2 children under age 18) --- $37
Hours
Administration - Monday to Friday--> 9 am to 5 pm
RBG Centre - Open Daily --> 10am - 8pm
Shop @ THE GARDENS - Daily --> 10 am to 5 pm
Mediterranean Garden - Open Daily --> 10am - 8pm
Hendrie Park - Open Daily --> 10am - 8pm
David Braley and Nancy Gordon Rock Garden- Open Daily--> 10am - 8pm
Laking Garden - Open Daily --> 10am – 8pm
Arboretum - Open Daily --> 10am - 8pm
Nature Interpretive Centre - Weekdays Only -->10 am to 4 pm.
Note:
Royal Botanical Gardens is a year round attraction with various facilities and areas open throughout the year including holidays.RBG Centre, the Mediterranean Garden and Hendrie Park (weather permitting) are open every day of the year except January 1st, December 25th and December 26th. The Laking Garden is open from late April through Thanksgiving. All trail heads (including the Arboretum) are open year round. The parking lot at Rock Chapel is maintained seasonally and is closed throughout the winter.
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