Royal Botanical Gardens

Site: Burlington

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Record #: BTN2611

Last Full Update: 08 Apr 2026

Contact Information

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

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)	Protects and preserves 2,100+ acres of environmentally sensitive areas, including 2,000+ acres of nature sanctuaries and 100+ acres of cultivated gardens and an arboretum Features: year-round signature plant collections annual Winter Floral Showcase 27 km of nature trails Summer Concert Series 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
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 View Google Map
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

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