Cutting your own Christmas tree is one of the best family traditions around Vancouver, and you don’t have to go far. Langley alone has a dozen tree farms within an hour of downtown, and there are more in Surrey, Richmond, Maple Ridge and Chilliwack. Bring boots, a saw (or borrow one) and a thermos.
Most farms open in late November or on the first weekend of December and close once they’ve sold out. Hours, prices and booking rules change from year to year, so check each farm’s website or social media before you go.
Langley
Langley is the centre of the local tree-farm world.
- Aldor Acres: a family farm with u-cut trees, farm animals and a small seasonal market.
- Fernridge Christmas Tree Forest (South Langley): several types of fir on rolling acres.
- Frosty’s Family Christmas Tree Farm: u-cut and pre-cut trees.
- Oh Christmas Tree Farm: u-cut with saws and wagons supplied, including some very tall trees.
- Dogwood Christmas Tree Farm (near Fort Langley): a rural u-cut farm, close to the village for lunch afterward.
- Giesbrecht’s Tree Farm: u-cut, traditionally on weekends.
Make a day of it with Glow Gardens or Merry & Bright at Martini Town in the evening. See Christmas in Langley and the Fraser Valley.
Surrey
- Armstrong Creek Farm (South Cloverdale): u-cut across several fields, plus pre-cut trees and wreaths.
- Pair it with the Christmas Store at Potters for decorations, or Noël Surrey after dark.
Richmond
- Z & Z Christmas Trees on Steveston Highway: the closest u-cut farm to Vancouver, with a pre-cut lot too. Follow it with Winter in the Village in Steveston.
Maple Ridge and the Fraser Valley
- Murphy’s Christmas Tree Farm (Maple Ridge): pre-cut trees in a range of sizes, plus u-cut.
- Pine Meadows Tree Farm and Woodsong Christmas Trees (Chilliwack area): bigger u-cut farms if you’re heading east. See Christmas at District 1881 for an afternoon in Chilliwack.
Charity Tree Lots in the City
No car, or no time? Pre-cut lots pop up all over Metro Vancouver from late November. Aunt Leah’s Christmas tree lots are a favourite: profits support youth in and from foster care, and the lots have locations in Vancouver and nearby cities. Many sports clubs, schools and service groups run fundraising lots too.
Tips for Cutting Your Own Tree
- Go early in the season for the best choice, and early in the day for shorter lines.
- Measure first: your ceiling height and the width of your space. Trees look smaller in a field.
- Bring: boots (farms are muddy), gloves, rope or straps, and a blanket for the car roof.
- Check payment: some smaller farms prefer cash or e-transfer.
- Keep it fresh: make a fresh cut at the base when you get home and keep the stand topped up with water. Douglas fir is the local classic; noble and grand fir hold their needles longer.
Frequently Asked Questions
When do Christmas tree farms open near Vancouver?
Most open in late November or the first weekend of December. Check each farm before you go.
What’s the closest cut-your-own Christmas tree farm to Vancouver?
Z & Z Christmas Trees on Steveston Highway in Richmond.
Do I need to bring a saw?
Many farms lend saws, but bringing your own is a good backup.
Part of: Vancouver Christmas Guide 2026 › Christmas with Kids in Vancouver
