Community Access Pass Information

Founded in 1914, the Art Gallery of Hamilton is the oldest and largest art museum in the region, with a permanent collection that is recognized as one of the finest in Canada. Embracing Canadian historical, international, and contemporary art, the collection consists of more than 10,000 works. You can see superb pieces by Alex Colville, Tom Thomson, the Group of Seven, Emily Carr, James Tissot, Jean-Léon Gérôme, Gustave Doré, Norval Morrisseau, Keith Haring, Edward Burtynsky, and Kim Adams, to name a few. Whether you’re looking for a specific artist or spending time in one of our galleries, you’re sure to find works that inspire, intrigue, challenge, and engage you. Visit www.artgalleryofhamilton.com for information and hours.

• General admission only; extra fees apply for special events.
• Good for up to 4 adults. Children and students always get in for free.
• Valid for a one-week loan, checked out using an adult library card.

The City of Burlington Live & Play pass helps you stay active, increase your physical literacy, and access to play every day. With this pass, two adults and 3 children can explore drop-in skating, recreational hockey, and lap and recreational swimming. For up-to-date schedules and program descriptions, visit the City's Drop-In Programs web page.

• Passes can be used for walk-up admissions. Walk-up admissions are welcome on a first-come, first-served basis where program space permits. Admission is not guaranteed.
• If you would prefer to reserve a spot in advance, this can be done up to seven days before the program. To reserve a spot, please call Customer Service at 905.335.7738. Same-day phone reservations may not be possible, so plan ahead. If you do not already have a City of Burlington Live & Play account, you can set one up before calling to reserve your program spots.
• Five individual passes are included. Please make sure all five passes are returned together.

You don’t need to drive far for awe-inspiring nature, breath-taking views and adventure-seeking activities like hiking, mountain biking, rock climbing, canoeing and camping. You can find those things, and more, right here in your backyard. With forests, meadows, grasslands, cliffs, creeks, lakes, wetlands, and other natural areas, Conservation Halton parks are some of the most beautiful and biodiverse areas in Ontario. The parks are also home to a 15th-century Iroquoian village, Raptor Centre, an aerial challenge course, and a beach.

• General admission only; extra fees apply for special events.
• Good for all occupants in one vehicle.
• Pre-book your visit time using the Conservation Halton reservation system.

Museums of Burlington has two locations: Ireland House Museum at Oakridge Farm, the home of one of Burlington's earliest settlers, and the newly renovated and expanded Joseph Brant Museum, a replica of the original homestead of Chief Joseph Brant 'Thayendanegea.' By sharing perspectives about the past, present and future, we share in building a culturally diverse community. The Museum’s exhibitions focus on the history and development of Burlington. This cultural pass is valid for general admission to both locations.

• General admission to Ireland House and Joseph Brant Museum; extra fees apply for special events.
• Good for up to 2 adults and 4 children up to 18 years old living in one household.
• Valid for a one-week loan, checked out using an adult library card.

Take some time to explore Ontario Parks! With over 330 parks covering 9 million hectares that attract over 10 million visits each year, there is a lot to discover. The research is clear; spending time in nature improves our physical, mental and social well-being!

You will be able to use the borrowed seasonal permit’s serial number to obtain guaranteed access to these parks at no extra charge.

Reservations can be made online or by phone at 1.888.ONT.PARK (1.888.668.7275). Open daily from 7am to 9pm Eastern Time. When you arrive at a park, you will need to bring the seasonal permit that you borrowed and a printed or electronic copy of the confirmation e-mail that indicates that you have secured a space at the park on the day of the visit.

• Unlimited day-use access for one vehicle and its occupants to all provincial parks in Ontario, where fees are normally charged.
• Park capacity limitations will apply.
• Display the pass on the rear-view mirror or dashboard of the vehicle while it is in a park.

Located between Toronto and Niagara Falls at the Hamilton/Burlington corridor, Royal Botanical Gardens, Canada’s largest botanical garden, boasts 250 acres of breathtaking gardens and over 2,400 acres of spectacular nature sanctuaries. A national historical site, RBG has been offering one-of-a-kind experiences for both the gardening enthusiast and the casual observer for over 80 years.

No matter the season, Royal Botanical Gardens offers a year-round wave of colour, from the lush indoor Mediterranean Garden in January to the brilliant poinsettia displays in December. In spring and summer, visitors are treated to the spectacle of flowering spring bulbs, the world’s most diverse lilac collection, 250,000 iris blooms, and the innovative new Rose Garden. Each bloom period is accentuated by RBG’s unique festivals and events, featuring a wide array of entertainment, exhibits, botanical displays, and programs, providing endless activities in a lush garden setting.

General Admission includes access to the cultivated garden areas (during regular operational hours) and any discovery activities. Special events require a separate event ticket or pre-registration. Please call RBG before your visit to find out if any pass limitations are currently in place.

• General admission only; extra fees apply for special events.
• Please present the community access card and one piece of photo ID to the kiosk attendant upon arrival at RBG.
• Good for up to 2 adults and 2 children.
• The pass includes parking costs.
• Valid for a one-week loan, checked out using an adult library card.