The best Christmas tree farms across Canada

Located on Vancouver Island’s Saanich Peninsula, this farm has more than 50 acres of land dedicated to producing more than 15 varieties of trees, from alpine fir (known for their purple cones) to Colorado blue spruce. Enjoy a guided tour of the fields (by appointment only) and learn about a variety of traditions and myths surrounding the use of Christmas trees by people around the globe. There’s also a large selection of holiday wreaths and centrepieces available for purchase.

Open daily November 30 to December 24.

8231 East Saanich Road, Saanichton. 250-652-3345

Get more information at saanichtonchristmastreefarm.com 

The wet west coast climate is what gives this farm its excellent tree-growing conditions. Choose from eight varieties, from the North American Christmas classic Douglas fir to the blue-hued Abies lasiocarpa. Don’t want to cut down your own tree? No problem! Visit the barn and select a pre-cut one. Tree stands and wreaths are also available for sale. Warm up with free hot drinks and satisfy your sweet tooth with a candy cane before heading home.

Open daily November 29 to December 24.

47036 Prairie Central Road, Chilliwack. 604-793-3090

Get more information at pinemeadowstreefarms.ca 

Open daily November 30 to December 22.

23083 132nd Avenue, Maple Ridge. 604-467-0100

Get more information at alouettechristmastreefarm.com 

Experience a true country Christmas at this prairie tree farm. Fir Ever Green offers blue spruce, white spruce, pine and, of course, firs. It may be freezing cold outside, but it’s warm and cozy inside the log cabin, where you can sip hot chocolate and apple cider, and treat yourself to festive goodies. Weather permitting, they also offer an old- time sleigh ride to tour the grounds (call ahead for availability).

Open November 23 to December 24.

RR#1, Falun. 780-352-4368

Get more information at firevergreen.com 

Located just outside the small prairie town of Kenaston, Mason’s Christmas Tree Farm is a great place to kick off the holidays. This family-run farm offers u-cut and pre-cut Scots pines ranging from four- to eight-feet tall, as well as plenty of expert guidance on how to choose the perfect tree. They also sell free-range turkeys, locally sourced apple cider and homemade crafts.

Open daily November 23 to December 23 (or earlier, by appointment).

Road 300, Kenaston. 306-544-2734

Get more information at masontrees.ca 

This southeastern Manitoba farm offers plenty more than just trees. Watch for wildlife as you hike through the pines, or enjoy a horse-drawn sleigh ride through the snowy fields (weekends only, until December 15). And there’s a kiddie slide, free coffee and hot chocolate, and fire pits available to build your own bonfire. They have plenty of pre-cut scotch pines, white spruce and fir trees in their indoor facility, which also sells wreaths, outdoor displays, boughs and more.

Open daily November 23 to December 24.

28141 Road 35 East, Steinbach. 204-326-6222

Get more information at cdtrees.com 

Manitoba’s largest Christmas tree farm offers three species in their u-cut field (long needle scotch pine, red pine and traditional white spruce) plus four more in their pre-cut selection (Canaan fir, balsam fir, Fraser fir and white pine). Kids will love visiting the petting zoo and climbing the farm’s hay bale pyramid, and the whole family will enjoy the horse-drawn sleigh rides and roasting hot dogs around the cozy bonfire.

Open Tuesdays to Sundays November 30 to December 24.

Box 21246, Steinbach. 204-434-9812

Get more information at timbertrails.ca 

If you’re heading to this Bothwell farm, it’s best to arrive early to enjoy a whole day’s worth of fun at their Christmas village. Take a ride on the mini train or horse-drawn wagon, decorate (and then eat!) cookies, wind through a giant maze and enjoy a variety of other activities. Bring your own picnic (or purchase food on-site) and roast marshmallows at one of their 300 campfires. When it comes to your tree, choose from nine species of fir, spruce and pine. Village entry prices vary.

Open daily November 23 to December 23.

29876 Zone Road 7, Bothwell. 519-695-2228

Get more information at sloanschristmastreevillage.com 

Start your Thomas Tree Farm visit with a wagon ride to the fields. There, you’ll find a healthy selection of Scots pine, spruce and balsam firs ready to be cut. Enjoy free hot chocolate and homemade cookies, and let your brood run wild in the children’s play area (entry is free with the purchase of a tree) while the staff cleans and wraps your tree. Before you leave, take a walk through the maple bush, and peruse the selection of handmade evergreen wreaths and boughs.

Open November 23 and 24, then daily November 30 until the trees are gone (call ahead for availability).

6421 McCordick Road, North Gower. 613-489-2314

Get more information at thomastreefarm.ca 

Ever wonder where Santa’s four-legged friends spend their days? Pay a visit to the Reindeer Barn at Ian’s and you’ll meet them, as well as a variety of other friendly animals. Explore the farm’s rope and hay mazes, hike around HO HO Lake to Santa Claus’s cabin, and meet the man himself in Santa’s Woodland Workshop each evening. Bring along your skates and toboggans for a day of fun, and marvel at the beautiful Christmas lights along Candy Cane Lane. And don’t forget your tree – choose from a variety of pines, spruces and firs.

Open daily November 23 to December 24.

804 Richmond Road, Beckwith. 613-253-0086

Get more information at iansevergreen.on.ca 

Settled in the 1820s, this farm has just recently become dedicated to growing Christmas trees. Choose from Scots pine, balsam and Fraser firs, and white spruce. Enjoy a free wagon ride to the field, and let the staff clean and wrap your tree while you hit the sledding hills and straw play structure. After you work up an appetite, sit down to a meal at Café Claus and choose from soup, chili or the valley-fa- vourite bacon on a bun, followed by a sweet treat (don’t miss the butter tarts). Stop by their gift shop to pick up homemade preserves and decorations.

Open daily November 22 to December 24.

951 Concession 8 South, Pakenham. 613-256-3029

Get more information at cedarhillchristmastreefarm.com 

Open Fridays to Sundays November 29 to December 22.

6639 Wellington County Road #34, Puslinch. 519-654-2029

Get more information at chickadeechristmastrees.ca 

This may be a pumpkin plantation, but make no mistake – they know how to do Christmas right. Visit on December weekends for carol singing, cider sipping, pre-cut fir trees and much more. This year, the farm has a special surprise: visits from Santa and Mrs. Claus! While Santa always does his best to greet every girl and boy, he’s very busy this time of year, so call ahead to book a spot for the whole family to hang out with the man in red.

Open daily December 1 to 23 (tree sales begin November 28).

6325 Enfield Road, Hampton. 905-263-2930

Get more information at knoxpumpkinfarm.com 

You don’t have to go far from the city to experience a true country Christmas. Quinn Farm is located just 20 minutes from Montreal and offers more than 10,000 balsam, Fraser and Korean fir, white pine and spruce trees. Head out to the field via a tractor-drawn wagon (weather dependent) to make your pick, then let the staff tie your tree to the roof of your car. Admission to the farm is $5 per person and includes a trip to the animal barn, fun in the children’s play area and a cup of hot cider or cocoa.

Open Thursdays to Sundays November 21 to December 24.

2495 boul. Perrot, Notre-Dame-de-l’Ile-Perrot. 514-453-1510

Get more information at quinnfarm.qc.ca 

Bundle up your brood and head out to this southern Quebec tree farm for an afternoon of tractor rides, Christmas trees and even a meet-and-greet with Santa Claus himself. Choose from balsam and Fraser firs, and then explore the on-site shop for handmade decorations.

Open weekends November 23 to December 15.

5 chemin St-François, Sainte-Angèle-de-Monnoir. 514-346-8882

Get more information at sapinsdenoeljls.ca 

If you’re looking for a white Christmas, you’ll find it here. Nestled in the Laurentian Mountain foothills (an hour north of Montreal), this farm certainly gets its fair share of the white fluffy stuff. Luckily, Grandpa Cliff’s limousine service (a tractor-pulled wagon) is equipped for the snowy fields. Choose your tree from a healthy harvest of balsam and Fraser firs, then warm up in the rustic Christmas shop where you’ll find refreshments and small decorations.

Open Thursdays to Sundays November 28 to December 24.

1600 chemin Vide Sac, Lachute. 450-562-9726

Get more information at hadleyarbresdenoel.ca 

Start your Kevin’s U-Cut experience with a horse-drawn sleigh ride to the field (weather permitting). There, you can choose from several thousand balsam firs grown without chemical fertilizers and pesticides. While you warm up with hot chocolate by the bonfire, staff will wrap your tree and bring it to your vehicle.

Open weekends in December.

Mossman Road, West Northfield. 902-521-4482

Get more information at kevinsucut.com 

This year marks the 25th anniversary of this family- run operation. Travis’ offers 30 acres of balsam fir, white pine and Scots pine trees, including 10 acres of u-cut. The farm is also known for its homemade wreaths, which can be custom decorated to suit your style (call ahead to place your order).

Open weekends October 26 through November for u-pick trees, and daily from December 1 to 20 for pre-cut trees.

490 Hill’s Road, Sydney. 902-562-1860

Get more information at travistreefarm.ca