Royal Botanical Gardens, National historic botanical garden in Burlington and Hamilton, Canada
The Royal Botanical Gardens spans 1,000 hectares with four formal gardens, 27 kilometers of trails, and 180,000 plants representing 2,300 species.
Established in 1939, the gardens received national historic site status in 1993, marking their importance in Canadian plant conservation and research.
The Journey to Anishinaabe Knowledge Trail presents Indigenous flora traditionally used by First Nations, developed through collaboration with local communities.
Located at 680 Plains Road West, the gardens offer wheelchair loans, guided tours, and direct access via Burlington Transit Plains buses.
The David Braley and Nancy Gordon Rock Garden features limestone steps, ponds, and streams constructed in 1932 as part of the original garden design.
Location: Burlington
Location: Hamilton
Inception: 1939
Website: http://rbg.ca
GPS coordinates: 43.29111,-79.87583
Latest update: May 20, 2025 02:52
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