One of my favourite days during the Holiday season is not an actual holiday itself, but the day my family does our tradition of cutting down our Christmas tree! I have been doing this for as long as I can remember and it’s such a special time. We work together as a family to seek and agree on that perfect tree to bring home. With that being said not all families have the ability or time to cut their own tree down; so I’ve also included list of where you can find pre-cut live trees. After all when it comes to Christmas trees you just can’t beat the real thing.
Live Tree Care
Once it’s cut and inside, it’s up to you to give your tree the proper care it needs to survive.
Follow These Expert Tips to Keep It Fresh for Longer from Good House Keeping.
Please Note: Masks are mandatory. We ask all customers and their families to maintain social distancing from other groups while on the hunt for your perfect tree.
Greater Victoria Christmas Tree Farm
Saanichton Xmas Tree Farm 8231 E Saanich Rd, Saanichton, BC OPEN 9AM-4PM DAILY UNTIL DECEMBER 1ST! THEN 9AM-9PM DAILY UNTIL CHRISTMAS! A beautiful selection of U-Cut and farm fresh Pre-Cut trees. 17 varieties of Christmas trees to choose from. Some of the varieties available include: Douglas Fir, Grand Fir, Korean Fir, Turkish Fir, Alpine Fir, Concolor Fir, Western and Eastern White Pine, Noble Fir, Nordmann Fir, Norwegian Spruce, Colorado Blue and Green Spruce, Interior Douglas Fir and Island Naturals. They also produce a wide selection of mixed green wreaths with holly, cones and bows, mantle wreaths, Christmas moss baskets, door swags, cedar garland, kissing balls, plus a beautiful selection of mixed greens and floral centrepieces. Dogs are welcome but must be on a leash at all times . Please dress warmly with farm-appropriate footwear for the fields. Hand saws and measuring sticks are provided. Free hot apple cider and a truly magical Christmas atmosphere. Trees range in size from 2 feet to 30 feet, with a price for every budget. Each tree is priced according to species, size, and quality.
Greater Victoria Pre-Cut Christmas Tree List
Santas Forest at Braefoot Park (Lacrosse Box) Starting Nov 27th. Open Nov 27th To Dec 20nd 2020, Mon-Fri: 10-8pm, Sat-Sun: 9-9pm. Prices are dependent on type and size of tree. Only 30 people allowed in at a time to adhere to COVID-19 protocols this year to keep our customers and employees safe! Partial proceeds from Santa’s Forest benefit the Braefoot Community Association!
Amawim Companion Society – Anawin House Fund Raiser @ 973 Caledonia Ave Victoria. HOURS: Weekdays 10-8, Sat 9-7 & Sun 11-6. Grand Firs and Douglas Firs PLEASE NOTE due to bike lane construction you need to access our Vancouver Street driveway via North Park and disregard the detour sign. “Anawim shows people how to live in a loving, caring spiritual environment. Our goal is to give them the tools they need to take what they learn from our home and then apply it in their own lives.”
Scouts – Admirals Walk Canadian Tire (Garden Centre). 4-8 weeknights; 10-6 weekends. 100% proceeds to support Camp Barnard. Mask mandatory. 12 people allowed on site at one time. Variety of trees
Support the Beaver Scouts, Cub Scouts, Scouts, Venturer Scouts and Rover Scouts. 1st Cedar Hill Scout Hall 3680 Cottonwood Street (across from McDonalds). Trees available from 5-7pm weeknights and 9am-7pm weekends until Dec 22.Selling fresh cut, Vancouver Island grown Christmas trees, for the past 40+ years. Get your Xmas tree and support youth. ALL proceeds go to support Scouting programs for youth Various trees: Douglas Fir, Grand Fir, Noble Fir, Sub-alpine Fir, “Charlie Brown” trees, “free range” trees (grown naturally) & “cultured” trees (for the full look)
Support Vike Cross-Country & Track Student Athletes Centennial Stadium 1901 McKenzie Ave, Victoria, BC. Starting Dec 4-22 Open 10-6. Proceeds support UVic track and field program.
Happy Holidays Christmas Tree Co. @Luxton Hall 1040 Marwood Ave in Landford, November 28 to December 21. Various Christmas trees, a Christmas mini photo session and Local Makers Market. A portion of the proceeds will donated to the Goldstream Food Bank.
Garden Works 3 locations in the Greater Victoria area. In Saanich – 4290 Blenkinsop Road, in Oak Bay – 1916 Oak Bay Ave and in Colwood -1859 Island Hwy, Victoria. Offering various types of Christmas trees in all shapes and sizes.
You can also find Christmas trees at participating Save On Foods, Thrifty Foods, The Root Cellar and Home Depot, Elk Lake Garden Centre.
Please let me know if I’ve missed any places, I’d be happy to add them to this list!!
Wishing everyone “A Happy & Safe Holiday Season”
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