Decorating the Christmas tree is an annual holiday tradition, so why not involve family and friends when it comes to finding that perfect tree? Across the GTA and in surrounding areas you’ll find plenty of tree farms where you can make a day out of finding the perfect tree and cut or pick your own.
Pick Up a Tree in Toronto
Top Pick: Sonny Christmas Trees Supporting Out of the Cold
Donated over $35,000 since the program started!
- Behind St Peter’s Church on Markham St just north of Bloor
- The No Frills lot on Alberta Ave. north of St Clair, east of Oakwood
- Eastminister Church at Danforth and Jackman
- Dairy Queen – on Danforth Road near Danforth Avenue
Evergreen Garden Market
There are thousands of trees at the Evergreen Garden Market at the Brick Works. Prices range from $35-$220 and they have six different varieties of trees from four feet to 14 feet tall. All their trees are local and come from Everett Ontario near Alliston. Huge bonus, they’ll free cut the tree and tie it to the roof of your car to take it away. The full-service tree lot is open until Christmas eve at 2 p.m.
Bacardi Holidega at Brassaii
For an urban tree farm experience, head over to Brassaii restaurant’s holiday tree lot on the weekend of where you can sip complimentary cocktails and pick out. Tree sales are cash only. Large trees start at $20 and small ones are $10.
Dates and Hours:
December 5, 2016: 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
December 6, 2016: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Christmas Tree Farms Around Toronto
MacPherson Tree Farm
17422 Highway 48 (Markham Rd), Stouffville, Ont.
Cut-your-own trees are $50, pre-cut are $40-$70. (Cash only) Enjoy comp
Dates:
Weekends starting November 26, 2016 until Christmas, and weekdays starting December 1.
Hours:
Tuesday to Friday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturdays and Sundays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Chickadee Christmas Trees
6639 Wellington County Rd #34, Puslinch, Ont.
Dates:
Opens Friday, November 25, 2016
Hours:
Fridays from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Cut-your-own closes at 4:45 p.m.
Prestonvale Tree Farms
1421 Prestonvale Rd., Courtice
Dates:
Weekends in November, all week starting December 1, 2016.
Hours:
Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Open 7 days a week from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. starting December 1
Pre-cut trees are available from the Brooklin location.
Rina’s Christmas Trees
1762 Sixth Concession W, Rockton, Ont.
Dates:
November 26 to December 24, 2016. Pre-cut Fraser firs expected to be on-site as of November 26.
Hours:
All week from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Smiths’ Trees
105 Orchard Hill Rd., Pelham, Ont.
Dates:
November 19 to December 25, 2016 (or until trees are sold out)
Hours:
Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 9 a.m. until dark.
Downey’s Farm Market
13682 Heart Lake Rd., Caledon, Ont.
Dates:
November 25, 2016 to December 24, 2016.
Hours:
Fridays and weekends in November and daily in December from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Pinedale Farm
Two locations: 1554 Concession 5 West, Flamborough, Ont., & 1650 Concession 6 West, Flamborough, Ont.
Dates:
November 26 to December 24, 2016
Hours: TBD
