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Royal Botanical Gardens

Burlington

  • Garden
  • All ages
  • 2–3 hours
  • Spring · Summer · Fall · Winter
Hours and prices on the official site ↗
Hendrie Park's reflecting pools with trees mirrored in the waterJason Zhang · CC BY-SA 3.0
A fountain ringed by yellow and purple flower bedsLeonora (Ellie) Enking · CC BY-SA 2.0
Magnolia trees in full pink bloom in springRichardBH · CC BY 2.0
Red and purple plantings along a path in the Rock GardenNhl4hamilton · Public domain
A large tree in bright yellow fall colourLaslovarga · CC BY-SA 3.0

Why bring the kids

  • A Natural Playground where children can climb and explore outdoors
  • The indoor Mediterranean Garden, open all year for cold days
  • Hendrie Park's rose garden and reflecting pools, at their best from June to October

Before you go

Fees
Paid garden admission covers Hendrie Park, RBG Centre and the Rock Garden. Toddlers get in free; rates and age bands are on the official site.
Booking
No booking for regular admission; special events and timed tickets need separate registration.
Parking
Free parking in the large lot outside RBG Centre.
Washrooms
On the lowest floor of the RBG Centre atrium, before the tunnel to the park, and outside the Turner Pavilion Tea House.
Strollers
Garden paths are paved or packed gravel, with sloped detours around stairs, and elevators down to the tunnel to Hendrie Park.

From the official sites, last checked 2026-11-07. Prices and hours change, so check before you leave.

Good to know

  • Outside food and pets are not allowed; there is a café inside RBG Centre.
  • Hendrie Park is open roughly mid-April to early January. Winter Wonders runs from late November, with shorter hours.
  • The Rock Garden is a separate site in Hamilton, about 1.6 km away, with its own free parking.
  • Wheelchairs can be borrowed free of charge at the RBG Centre kiosk.