Royal Botanical Trails

Royal Botanical Gardens is the steward of over 900 hectares of ecologically sensitive natural lands. These sanctuaries do not generate revenue for The Gardens yet they are very costly to manage. The parking fee program was developed to help build revenue for the maintenance of these properties. Proceeds from the parking fees go directly toward the stewardship of our natural lands, which includes maintenance of our 30-kilometre trail system. A fee of $1/hour is required at all trailheads. The machines do not provide change and accept cash only. A trailhead parking pass is free with membership.

For more information call 905-527-1158. Directions: By car from East: Queen Elizabeth Way to Highway 403 West (Hamilton). Exit at Highway 6 North. Turn right onto Plains Road West. Turn left at the lights to continue on Plains Road West for about 1 km. Turn right onto Spring Gardens Road and right again into the main parking lot. From West: Highway 401 East to Highway 6 South. Follow Highway 6 South for about 25 km. Turn left onto Plains Road West. Turn left at the lights to continue on Plains Road West for about 1 km. Turn right onto Spring Gardens Road and right again into the main parking lot. By bus:City buses from Burlington and Hamilton stop directly in front of RBG Centre. Information provided by the Royal Botanical website.

For more information on trails or to view a trail video by activity please go to the OTC Youtube Channel

Ontario Trails do not own or manage any trails. Check with the identified manager before using this trail. Do not trespass, allowed uses only.

For more information on the great sport of snowshoeing please see our partner Snowshoe Canada

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Upcoming Events

• Hamilton Naturalists Club - Monthly Meetings: 2022-02-16 - 2022-12-16
  The Hamilton Naturalist's Club meets monthly, September through May, usually on the second Monday of each month. Meetings are held at 7:30 PM, at the Royal Botanical Gardens, 680 Plains Rd West, Burlington. (See note about free parking). Come early for social and refeshments.

Why donate?

By supporting the Ontario Trails Council, you will support trails, enabling delivery of services such as trail promotion, advocacy, creation and maintenance. The Ontario Trails Council is a provincial organization and registered charity. Every donation of $25 or more will receive a tax receipt. Thank you for your support!

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