Nothing turns a house into a holiday home like the familiar scent of a fresh Christmas tree. While many people prefer the artificial variety, for others, Christmas just wouldnt be Christmas without the real deal. Heres a list of some spots in Vancouver where shoppers can hunt for the perfect tree.
TREK Tree Lot
Where: Prince of Wales Secondary School, 2250 Eddington, near Arbutus and King Edward
When: Open until Dec. 20; weekdays, noon to 9pm; weekends, 9am to 9pm
Proceeds support the schools outdoor education program
Aunt Leahs Tree Lot
Where: St. Stephens United Church at Granville and West 54th
When: Open until Dec. 23; seven days a week, 10 am to 9 pm
Proceeds fund programs that help prevent children in foster care from becoming homeless, and young mothers from losing custody of their children
Vancouver South Lions Club Tree Lot
Where: John Oliver Secondary School, East 41st and Fraser
When: Monday to Friday, noon to 9pm; Saturday/ Sunday, 10am to 10pm
All profit goes directly back into the community in the way of donations, infrastructure and more
Southlands Nursery
Where: 6550 Balaclava
When: Open seven days a week, 9am to 5:30pm
KJM Country Gardens
Where: 7226 Blenheim
When: Tree lot and garden centre open daily from 9:30am to 5:30pm
David Hunter Garden Centres
Where: 2560 West Broadway
When: Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm; Saturday/Sundays 9am to 5:30pm
Art Knapp Urban Garden
Where: 1401 Hornby
When: Saturday to Wednesday, 10am to 6pm; Thursday/Friday, 10am to 8pm
The Natural Gardener
Where: 4376 West 10th
When: Monday to Saturday, 10am to 6pm; Sunday and holidays, noon to 5pm
Figaros Garden
Where: 1896 Victoria Drive
When: Monday to Sunday, 10am to 6pm
Home Depot
Where: 900 Terminal Avenue
When: Monday to Friday, 6am to 10pm; Saturday, 7am to 8pm; Sunday, 8am to 8pm
Rona Home & Garden
Where: 2727 East 12th
When: Monday to Friday, 7am to 10pm; Saturday, 7am to 7pm; Sunday, 8am to 6pm
