Christmas time is all about traditions right? Well this year the kidlets have requested that we use a real tree for our Christmas tree this year. Before that we’ve done an artificial tree for the past oh, 6 years or so. But where in the Vancouver area can you go and cut down a Christmas tree yourself? Aside from randomly cutting one down in some forest, there are a few tree farms out in the western parts of the greater Vancouver area.
I have not visited any of these places, yet, but multiple people have recommended each of them and they seem to have opened this past weekend!
Also note that many of these farms are only open till 4PM as it would be pretty hard to find that perfect tree in the dark right?
Fernridge Christmas Tree Forest – Langley
Fernridge Christmas Tree Forest is located in Fernridge which is an area with the township of Langley. They supply saws for when you find that perfect tree and twine for tying the tree to your vehicle. They also sell tree stands in case you do not have one.
- Directions:
- Prices: Cost per foot – $20 minimum
- Tree Types: Douglas, Grand, Fraser and Noble Fir
- Property Size: 14 Acres
- Dogs: Allowed
- Payment: Cash, Cheque, Credit and Debit
Dogwood Christmas Tree Farm – Langley
Also located in (Fort) Langley, Dogwood Christmas Tree Farm is another U-Cut Christmas Tree farm. They also supply fresh cut trees for those who don’t want to venture out in the weather and cut down their own tree.
- Directions:
- Prices: Cost per Foot based on Species
- Tree Types: Douglas, Fraser, Noble, Grand and Nordmann Firs
- Property Size: 18 Acres
- Dogs: Not Allowed
- Payment: Cash or Cheque
Frosty’s Family Christmas Tree Farm – Langley
It seems Langley is the place to be if you want to experience cutting down your own Christmas tree (legally). Frosty’s Family Christmas Tree Farm is located a bit further out east in Langley closer to Aldergrove but like other farms they offer U-Cut and Fresh-Cut trees. If you’re not looking to cut down your own tree, their Fresh Cut trees are available until 8PM each day.
- Directions:
- Prices: Cost per Foot
- Tree Types: Douglas, Grand, Noble and Fraser Fir, Norway Spruce
- Property Size: N/A
- Dogs: Not Allowed
- Payment: Cash or Cheque
Aldor Acres Family Farm – Langley
TIL: that Aldor Acres Family Farm in Langley does Christmas trees too! Yes a farm we’ve gone to for picking pumpkins in October also has Christmas Trees in November!
- Directions:
- Prices: Starts at $8 per foot
- Tree Types: Douglas, Grand, Noble and Fraser Fir, Norway Spruce
- Property Size: N/A
- Dogs: Not Allowed
- Payment: Cash or Cheque
Armstrong Creek Farms – Surrey
Located in South Surrey, Armstrong Creek Farms is a smaller Christmas tree farm that is on 5 acres of land that is family and kid friendly. They will even bale your tree for you for easier transport for the cost of a donation to the Surrey Food Bank. You can even bring your own saw, but have some available in case you don’t.
- Directions:
- Prices: Cost per Foot
- Tree Types: Douglas, Grand, Noble and Fraser Fir
- Property Size: 5 Acres
- Dogs: Not Allowed
- Payment: Cash or Credit
Red Truck Trees – Surrey
Another Christmas tree farm located in Surrey is Red Truck Trees. They will be opening December 1st so if you have visited the other farms and haven’t quite found the right one, you have time to check out Red Truck Trees.
- Directions:
- Prices: $10 per Foot
- Tree Types: Nordmann, Fraser and Noble Fir
- Property Size: 5 Acres
- Dogs: Not Allowed
- Payment: Cash or Credit
Do you and your family have a favourite place to go and get your live Christmas Trees? If, so let me know below in the comments!