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PDF (New Window)| Record #: BTN2611 | Last Full Update: 25 Apr 2018 |
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Office Phone | RBG Centre 905-527-1158; Shop @ The Gardens 905-527-1158 ext 224 |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-800-694-4769 |
| Fax | 905-577-0375 |
| info@rbg.ca | |
| Website | www.rbg.ca |
| Social Media |  Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/Royal-Botanical-Gardens/140038459379746 Flickr: www.flickr.com/groups/740296@N25/ Instagram: instagram.com/rbgcanada Twitter: twitter.com/RBGCanada# YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/royalbotanicalgarden |
| Email Form | www.rbg.ca/contactus |
| Agency Information | |
| Description (Agency) | 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. |
| Legal Status | (50) Non Profit |
| Established | 1941 |
| Primary Executive | Mark Runciman, Chief Executive Officer; Phone: (Business) 905-527-1158 ext 221; Email: mrunciman@rbg.ca |
| Alternate Executive | Phone: 905-527-1158 ext 521 |
| Funding | City / Town ; Regional / Municipal ; Provincial ; Fundraising ; Donations ; Foundation |
| Description and Service Details | |
| Description (Service) | Four distinct formal gardens are contained with 1100 hectares of nature reserve, including historical plant collections, the Mediterranean Greenhouse, and 27 km of nature trails * provide expertise in horticulture, conservation, science, and education Festivals and Events: Blooms Festivals * Garden Music Nights * Enchanted Weekend * Pumpkin Trail * Holiday Traditions * annual Winter Exhibit For full listing see www.rbg.ca/events Education Programs and Camps: Provides educational programs for adults and children on many different topics For full listing see www.rbg.ca/publicprogramsandeducation |
| Hours | Adminstration: Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm RBG Centre: Mon-Sun 10 am-8 pm * for full details see www.rbg.ca/visitus |
| Dates | RBG Centre, Mediterranean Garden, Hendrie Park and Rock Garden (weather permitting): open daily except Jan 1, Dec 25 and Dec 26 The Laking Garden: late Apr through Thanksgiving 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 ; and surrounding area |
| Eligibility | No restrictions |
| Application | To become a member at RBG, see www.rbg.ca/membership |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | Admission - RBG members receive free admission to all outdoor gardens ; For admission fees, see website www.rbg.ca/visitus To become a member at RBG, see www.rbg.ca/membership Parking: Pay and Display parking is in effect at all trail heads, as well as Laking Garden and the Arboretum when garden kiosks are not in operation * Pay and Display fees are $1/hour to a maximum of $5 at all sites except for the Arboretum which is $3/hour to a maximum of $15 * a daily parking pass is issued with each general admission purchase. For additional financial assistance information see www.rbg.ca/subsidy * 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. |
| Site Information | |
| Site Location | Hwy 403 and Hwy 6 |
| Located In Community | Burlington |
| Address & 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 |
