Plan Your Visit to the Garden
The garden is open for the season!
Are you seeking rejuvenation or tranquility in nature? Looking to expand your horticultural knowledge? Simply want to try something new? Visit this botanical gem and enjoy an enriching experience for all ages.
Guest Information
Admission Prices
Adult: $19.75
Senior (65+): $13.50
Youth (13-17): $10.00
Child (3-12): $5.25
Family: $44.75
Child (2 & under): FREE
Student: $10.00 with valid student ID
Dogs on leash: $5.00
Garden Memberships
Enjoy great savings along with season or year-long access to rejuvenation, relaxation and natural stress relief with a Garden Membership.
Hours and Location
May hours (Weekends, statutory holidays and Fridays only): 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Summer and Early Fall (May 31 - Sept 29): 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
October (Oct. 4-6 and Oct. 11-14): 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Winter hours and programming will be announced soon.
The garden is located at 51227 AB-60, Parkland County, AB
Map of the Garden
Plan your route to make the most of your time at the garden, and ensure you don't miss any highlights!
Patio Café
The Patio Café Concession is open daily during visiting hours and offers a variety of treats. You can also bring small snacks.
Accessibility
View information on the garden terrain, the Bee Line tram and other accessibility info.
A note about butterflies
At this time, we do not have a butterfly display in the Tropical Showhouse. We look forward to offering this popular feature again in the future. Our outdoor gardens attract many important pollinators, including native butterflies, which we hope you enjoy on your visit.
Enjoying the Garden with Everyone
Garden Etiquette
To preserve the beauty of the garden and protect valuable plant collections, we have a few guidelines for guests.
View Garden EtiquetteGarden Photography
Guests are encouraged to take personal photographs, but to protect plants and the enjoyment of other guests, some rules apply.
Learn about Photography at the GardenFirst time to the Garden? Welcome!
If this is your first time visiting, we recommend reading through the information above to make the most of your time with us. We also recommend you bring the following:
- Your camera — there are many photo opportunities!
- Comfortable footwear will make your day a happier one.
- Dress for the weather — in Alberta, you never know!
- Protective items — bring sunscreen, insect repellant, and a hat.
We hope the University of Alberta Botanic Garden becomes your happy place!
What's on at the garden?
See what interesting programming and exciting events are coming up at the garden so you can plan your visit!
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