Fun Places in Hamilton - Royal Botanical Gardens

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You don’t have to travel very far to find fun things to do in Hamilton, there are some great places to visit right here Ontario. One of the best places there is to visit is the Royal Botanical Gardens to spend some quality time with your kids and family!
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You can bring your family to view The International Sculpture Collection that is funded by the generous businessman Dan Lawrie, which is located in Hendrie Park. New sculptures from around the world are added yearly, so you will always find something new every time you visit. The actual gardens are spread over a generous 250 acres of land and feature 5 unique areas that visitors can peruse.

The gardens host a large selection of plants that encompass their living collection, and the Horticulture Department takes special care to build beautiful displays that submit the various plants and flowers while also bringing important issues to light such as climate change, suitability, and current landscaping trends. In keeping with these ideas, the gardens make sure that all displays have a minimal impact on the natural surroundings.

The gardens also feature a range of trails for visitors to explore. There are many varieties of local and exotic wildlife that can be seen, and you and your family can even see bald eagles set up a nest in the park. Woodpeckers are also a common sight and its always a delight to see them flying about to and fro during the mating seasons. There are several guided tours and programs for adults and for children, as well as weekly nature walks through the gardens for visitors of all ages.

The Royal Botanical Gardens opens early at 10 am and closes at 5 pm on weekdays, so make sure to get there early to enjoy as much of the gardens as possible. The Laking Garden portion of the location is closed for the season. Admission for adults is affordably priced at $16, and $13 for senior visitors and students, and children aged 4-9 are $9, infants and toddlers are admitted free with an accompanying adult. There is hourly parking is available in abundance at the gardens.  Pets are allowed in the outdoor sections of the gardens but must remain on a leash at all times.

Aside from being a wonderful place to visit while you are on vacation, there are several areas across the grounds that can be rented for private use. The Royal Botanical Gardens make a lovely backdrop for wedding photos as well as the wedding itself. It’s also a great choice for fun birthday parties, a family get together, and school picnics. The rock gardens have become a favorite for those looking for unique scenic photo opportunities, and the nature sanctuaries are excellent if you want a closer look at nature. No matter what your reason for visiting Hamilton may be, the Royal Botanical Gardens are a treat for the whole family that you don’t want to miss.

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