Royal Botanical Gardens
Site: Burlington
Record #:
BTN2611
Last Full Update:
16 Apr 2024
Contact Information
| Office Phone | 905-527-1158 |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-800-694-4769 |
| Fax | 905-577-0375 |
| info@rbg.ca | |
| Website | www.rbg.ca |
| Contact Form | www.rbg.ca/contactus |
| Social Media |  Facebook,  Instagram,  X (Twitter),  YouTube |
Agency Information
| Description (Agency) | A not-for-profit caretaker of 2,700 acres of land and ecosystems
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| 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) | Four distinct formal gardens and Arboretum are contained with 1100 hectares of nature sanctuary, including plant collections, the Mediterranean Greenhouse, and 27 km of nature trails. Features:
Education Programs and Camps:
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| Hours | Administration Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm
All trail heads, including the Arboretum, are open year round
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| Areas Served | Burlington ; Hamilton |
| Eligibility | No restrictions |
| Application | To become a member at RBG, see here
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| 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 |
| 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 |
