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1 visitor Guide Location address travel distance from rbg centre rbg centre 80 Plains Rd. W. Burlington, ON RBG Centre is the main entrance Plains Rd. W. Burlington, ON Across Plains Road, walking access through RBG Centre SanctuarieS and trails RBG s natural lands consist of,00 acres of Carolinian forest, Niagara Escarpment cliffs, rare oak savannah and coastal wetlands accessed by km of walking trails. They are home to more than 0 at-risk species and a major stop-over point for thousands of migratory birds. See Bloom Highlights chart for seasonal points of interest. Natural lands are open daily, 8 a.m. to dusk unless otherwise posted. did you know that RBG is a National Historic Site of Canada and Canada s plant biodiversity hot spot? interpretive Guided tours and demonstrations (seasonal, free with admission) Join our interpreters for short demonstrations, tours and activities, including our garden Discovery Carts, from May to Labour Day. Themes, times and locations vary daily and seasonally: check online or at the kiosk for today s activities. 0M/0/08 Lower parking: Spring s Rd. Upper parking: 0 Spring s Rd. Burlington, ON Printer is ISO 00 certified. Printer is carbonzero certified. km drive along Plains Rd. West or Spring Rd. rock 8. Hamilton ON. km drive; Plains Rd. West to. Old Guelph Rd. Dundas, ON km drive; Plains Rd. West to. to Old Guelph Rd. Waterfront Trail km drive, plus 0.8 km walk; Plains Rd. West to., right on Dundurn St., right on King St., right on Macklin St., park at Princess Point, walk to Fishway (no direct vehicle access from.) Walking trails link RBG Centre/, and Rock. Plains Rd. and. have bike lanes and sidewalks. Use caution around busy roadways. Cycling or walking on Old Guelph Rd. not recommended. ing information Service GROW (9) 90--8, ext. or grow@rbg.ca membership Sign up today and we ll deduct your admission fee from the annual membership fee. Membership benefits include free admission to all garden areas, plus discounts and more. Stop in at the admission kiosk on your way out to sign up today. To find out our current hours of operation, information about events and to provide your feedback visit ; fax: Printer is ISO 00 certified. mission We dedicate our expertise in horticulture, conservation, science and education to connect people, plants and place for the purpose of nurturing and preserving healthy growing life on our planet. Printer is carbonzero certified.

BLOOM HIGHLIGHTS AND SEASONS Of INTEREST Property area early may Late may early June Late June/ early July Late July/ august september october (until thanksgiving) thanksgiving through april RBG

2 BLOOM HIGHLIGHTS AND SEASONS Of INTEREST Property area early may Late may early June Late June/ early July Late July/ august september october (until thanksgiving) thanksgiving through april RBG Centre Hendrie Laking Bulbs, perennials Woodland Perennials, bulbs, hostas perennials, Woodland perennials, hostas Heritage Newly renovated Rose,, lilies Iris, peonies, clematis perennials, hostas, Heritage Annuals, roses,, lilies, Medicinal clematis, perennials, grasses, hostas, Annuals, perennials, roses, Veggie Village, Medicinal Annuals, perennials, roses, Medicinal Perennials, reblooming iris,hostas, late-flowering bulbs, The Breezeway, Special Exhibits Open weather permitting Closed Rock Early flowering trees and shrubs, spring ephemerals, bulbs shrubs, perennials, bulbs shrubs, perennials, late blooming bulbs Perennials, roses, summer flowering trees and shrubs Water lilies, perennials, hydrangeas, flowering shrubs, ornamental grasses Conifers, seed head displays, bark diversity, winter textures Arboretum Redbuds, dogwoods, cherries, magnolias, crabapples, lilacs, Lilacs, shrubs, Pinetum Lilacs, shrubs and trees, Pinetum,, Pinetum, Autumn colours April cherries, magnolias, flowering trees/shrubs, Nature Sanctuaries Woodland wildflowers, Captain Cootes Trail, South Bridle Trail, Marsh Trail (bald eagle viewing) Spring migratory birds, Grindstone Marsh Trail, Captain Cootes Trail Hendrie Valley lilies, North and South Bridle Trail Borer s Falls Summer woodland retreat, George North and Bull s Point observation towers, shore birds Fall migratory fowl, marsh boardwalk,grindstone Marshes Trail Forest autumn colours, Escarpment Trail, Hickory Valley Trail, Bridle Trail Trails, Grey Doe Trail, Princess Point Trail, rock chapel sanctuary 8 Berry tract rasberry House York rd Propagation 9 Cootes Paradise Marsh cootes Paradise sanctuary cootes Paradise marsh Pavilion Old Guelph Rd interpretive centre fishway Princess Point Desjardins Trail ing (ing rates apply, rock Boathouse from Hamilton carroll s Bay marsh Hamilton Harbour Waterfront Trail Plains rd w Laking spring rd Hendrie valley sanctuary Botanical dr 0 Katie Osborne Lilac Collection Magnolia Collections East and West Dogwood and Redbud ing Crabapple Collection Flowering Cherries Synoptic Shrub Collection 8 The Pinetum 9 To Marshwalk Trail to view birds natural Lands Hendrie rbg centre rbg centre rock sanctuaries from Burlington

ARBORETuM Delight your senses with the wide variety of lilac species and cultivars one of the most diverse collections in the world.

Bulbs, and collections. This area is the hub for our school programs and children s camps.

crabapples, lilacs, Woodland wildflowers, Captain Cootes Trail, South Bridle Trail, Marsh Trail (bald eagle viewing) perennials, Woodland perennials, hostas Heritage shrubs, perennials, bulbs Lilacs,

3 ARBORETuM Delight your senses with the wide variety of lilac species and cultivars one of the most diverse collections in the world. The is also home to flowering crabapples, dogwoods, redbuds, magnolias, avenues of trees, Japanese flowering cherries, and other shrubs and trees, with many links to our trail system. The fall colours are spectacular. BLOOM HIGHLIGHTS AND SEASONS Of INTEREST Property area early may Late may early June Late June/ early July The Nature Interpretive Centre and nearby pavilion feature maps of RBG our Centre trails Bulbs, and collections. This area is the hub for our school programs and children s camps. Hendrie Laking Rock Arboretum Nature Sanctuaries perennials Woodland Perennials, bulbs, hostas Early flowering trees and shrubs, spring ephemerals, bulbs Redbuds, dogwoods, cherries, magnolias, crabapples, lilacs, Woodland wildflowers, Captain Cootes Trail, South Bridle Trail, Marsh Trail (bald eagle viewing) perennials, Woodland perennials, hostas Heritage shrubs, perennials, bulbs Lilacs, shrubs, Pinetum Spring migratory birds, Grindstone Marsh Trail, Captain Cootes Trail Newly renovated Rose,, lilies Iris, peonies, clematis perennials, hostas, Heritage shrubs, perennials, late blooming bulbs Lilacs, shrubs and trees, Hendrie Valley lilies, North and South Bridle Trail Annuals, roses,, lilies, Medicinal clematis, perennials, grasses, hostas, Perennials, roses, summer flowering trees and shrubs Borer s Falls Late July/ august Annuals, perennials, roses, Veggie Village, Medicinal The Fishway Water lilies, perennials, hydrangeas, flowering shrubs, ornamental grasses Summer woodland retreat, George North and Bull s Point observation towers, shore birds september Annuals, perennials, roses, Medicinal Pinetum,, Fall migratory fowl, marsh boardwalk,grindstone Marshes Trail october (until thanksgiving) Perennials, reblooming iris,hostas, late-flowering bulbs Pinetum, Forest autumn colours, Escarpment Trail, Hickory Valley Trail, Bridle Trail thanksgiving through april, The Breezeway, Special Exhibits Open weather permitting Closed Conifers, seed head displays, bark diversity, winter textures Autumn colours April cherries, magnolias, flowering trees/shrubs, Trails, Grey Doe Trail, Princess Point Trail, 8 rasberry House Propagation York rd Pavilion interpretive centre 0 9 Cootes Paradise Marsh fishway ing (ing rates apply, Desjardins Trail Boathouse Katie Osborne Lilac Collection Magnolia Collections East and West Dogwood and Redbud Crabapple Collection Flowering Cherries Synoptic Shrub Collection 8 The Pinetum 9 To Marshwalk Trail to view birds natural Lands Hamilton Harbour Waterfron rbg centre rock

RBG CENTRE LAkING GARDEN / ROCk GARDEN A year-round destination, RBG Centre is home to Camilla and Peter Dalglish Atrium (and our special laking s spectacular features include winter exhibition,

This two-level garden features plants of hostas, ornamental grasses and seasonlong perennials. The garden also features adapted to the world s climate zones, with peak bloom late January to early May.

4 RBG CENTRE LAkING GARDEN / ROCk GARDEN A year-round destination, RBG Centre is home to Camilla and Peter Dalglish Atrium (and our special laking s spectacular features include winter exhibition, running from mid-january to Iris and Peony collections, and a stunning mid-april each year), Aldershot Escarpment, sculptural display of Clematis species and Living Wall, Stedman Exploration Hall, Greenhouse cultivars. A blend of traditional and modern Café, McQuesten Theatre, Spicer Court, Natural design, also includes Barbara Playground and the crowd-pleasing Laking Memorial Heritage, collections. This two-level garden features plants of hostas, ornamental grasses and seasonlong perennials. The garden also features adapted to the world s climate zones, with peak bloom late January to early May. breathtaking views of historic Valley Inn and The greenhouse is also home to our cactus and Burlington Heights. Camilla and Peter Dalglish succulent collection. Atrium rock Shop David Shop the & s Nancy Gordon Rock rbg members highlights Open daily, its 0 unique a.m. to landscape p.m. and features a get 0% off visitor Don t miss centre, our Dalglish remarkable Courtyard, gift shop good garden all regular Laking priced accessibility, where you ll and always modern find the features. items at the shop This work garden of local is artisans, home to gardening stunning season-long and all RBG perennials, tools and accessories, interesting books trees and shrubs, restaurants. elegant special one-of-a-kind conifer displays, gifts. and its fall colour display is spectacular. dine Why Greenhouse not dine at café fully LICENSED Rock s visitor centre! Visit Open rbg.ca daily year-round, for information about the culinary :0 a.m. offerings to p.m. available seasonally and for special events. ing (ing rates apply, rock Rock Plains rd w Rock 8 to rbg centre to Hendrie rock Visitor Centre Waterfall Water Features Season-long Perennial Display Conifer Display Dalglish Courtyard House valley inn rd (walk/cycle only) spring rd Iris Collection Tree Peony Collection Herbaceous Peony Collection Barbara Laking Memorial Heritage Ornamental Grasses and Monocots Hosta Walk Perennial Borders 8 Clematis Collection

5 Iris and Peony collections, and a stunning sculptural RBG CENTRE display of Clematis species and cultivars. A blend of traditional and modern design, also includes Barbara A year-round destination, RBG Centre is home to Laking Memorial Heritage, collections Camilla and Peter Dalglish Atrium (and our special of hostas, ornamental grasses and seasonlong perennials. The garden also features winter exhibition, running from mid-january to mid-april each year), Aldershot Escarpment, breathtaking views of historic Valley Inn and Living Wall, Stedman Exploration Hall, Greenhouse Burlington Heights. Café, McQuesten Theatre, Spicer Court, Natural Playground and the crowd-pleasing rock. This two-level garden features plants David Braley & Nancy Gordon Rock adapted to the world s climate highlights its unique landscape and features a zones, with peak bloom late January to early May. visitor centre, Dalglish Courtyard, good garden The greenhouse is also home to our cactus and accessibility, and modern features. Camilla and Peter Dalglish succulent collection. This garden is home to stunning season-long Atrium perennials, Shop interesting trees and shrubs, elegant conifer the s displays, and its fall colour rbg members display Open daily, is spectacular. 0 a.m. to p.m. get 0% off Don t miss our remarkable gift shop all regular priced Why where not you ll dine always at Rock find s the visitor centre! items at the shop Visit work rbg.ca of local for artisans, information gardening about the and all RBG restaurants. culinary tools and offerings accessories, available books seasonally and and for special special one-of-a-kind events. gifts. dine Greenhouse café fully LICENSED Open daily year-round, :0 a.m. to p.m. Rock Rock plains road Room / Tunnel to botanical drive rbg centre floor plan Natural Playground The Breezeway John P. Smith and Sarah Smith Orchid Case McQuesten Theatre Executive Meeting Room THE GARDENS Bromeliad Display Camilla and Peter Dalglish Atrium Stedman Exploration Hall Aldershot Escarpment Hinton Court Cactus and Succulent Collection Royal Court elevators Auditorium B Auditorium A Café Annex Spicer Court Greenhouse Café Wentworth Elm Tasting Room SprinG road parking lot

HENDRIE PARk At the heart of hendrie park is a pair of calming reflecting pools and a relaxing teahouse.

kippax which includes a collection of pollinatorfriendly native plants and check out the fascinating Medicinal.

Sculpture Collection featuring inspiring works by renowned artists from around the world.

dine turner pavilion teahouse fully LICENSED Open seasonally, May long weekend through Thanksgiving, Open :0 a.m. to p.m. up-to-date hours at www.rbg.ca.

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6 HENDRIE PARk At the heart of hendrie park is a pair of calming reflecting pools and a relaxing teahouse. Our newly renovated Rose features hardy, disease-resistant roses displayed with companion plants for season-long bloom. Visit Helen M. kippax which includes a collection of pollinatorfriendly native plants and check out the fascinating Medicinal. Be sure to see Global, Prehistoric Grove, Woodland, White, Lily Collection, Imagination Grove, Veggie Village, as well as The Dan Lawrie International Sculpture Collection featuring inspiring works by renowned artists from around the world. is the hub for family entertainment join us for children s programming, Discovery Carts and weekly concerts all summer long. dine turner pavilion teahouse fully LICENSED Open seasonally, May long weekend through Thanksgiving, Open :0 a.m. to p.m. up-to-date hours at Rose rendering VizPix Studio ( Grindstone marshes trail Boardwalk Plains road w. Hike from to (. km) Follow the trail from Cherry Hill Gate along Grindstone Marshes Trail () to the base of. cherry Hill Gate Helen M. Kippax Hendrie Valley cherry Hill Gate page info. ing (ing rates apply, RBG Centre Plains rd w Botanical dr woodland trail 9 rbg centre 9 teahouse spring s rd Rose Morrison Woodland Woodland Trail Helen M. Kippax Lily Collection Veggie Village Hendrie Gates Scented 8 Canadian Tree Introductions 9 Global 0 Imagination Grove White Medicinal Prehistoric Grove Cherry Hill Tent Rose Tent Grindstone Marshes Trail Tunnel to/from RBG Centre to/from 8 Aldershot Escarpment 9 natural Lands

OF Dundas AND Niagara-on-the-Lake

OF Dundas AND Niagara-on-the-Lake PHOTOGRAPHS BY MIKE DAVIS WRITTEN BY GLORIA HILDEBRANDT Like bees to blossoms, visitors to the Laroche garden in Niagara-on-the-Lake were captivated by boxwood structure,