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PDF (New Window)| Record #: BTN2611 | Last Full Update: 02 Sep 2020 |
| Memos and Bulletins | |
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| Public Comments | Services altered in response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Royal Botanical Gardens' buildings and garden areas are closed * RBG trails and trailhead parking, including the Arboretum remain open (some trails are closed due to weather impacts * visit On the Trails for up-to-date information) * washroom facilities will not be available |
| 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/RoyalBotanicalGardens/ Instagram: instagram.com/rbgcanada Twitter: twitter.com/RBGCanada YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/royalbotanicalgarden |
| Contact 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) | Services altered in response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Royal Botanical Gardens' buildings and garden areas are closed * RBG trails and trailhead parking, including the Arboretum remain open (some trails are closed due to weather impacts * visit On the Trails for up-to-date information) * washroom facilities will not be available ---------------------------------------------- Five 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 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 areas open daily: winter 10 am-5 pm * summer 10 am-8 pm * holiday hours apply * 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 ; and surrounding area |
| Eligibility | No restrictions |
| Application | To become a member at RBG, see here |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | Admission ; Admission applies to access the cultivated gardens * for admission fees, see here To become a member at RBG, see here * members receive free admission to all outdoor gardens 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 $3/hour to a maximum of $15 * a daily parking pass is issued with each general admission purchase For additional financial assistance information 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. |
| 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 |
