Your pup can join in the classic holiday tradition at these Christmas tree farms in the Lower Mainland.
There’s nothing like the smell of a real Christmas tree taking over the house. And picking out your own is the best part of having one.
Christmas tree lots are also a winter wonderland for dogs, because, well...dogs and trees, right?
Here are 5 dog-friendly Christmas tree lots and farms in the Lower Mainland that welcome dogs with open arms and branches. (Please note that leashes are required and Covid-19 safety regulations apply):
With three locations - including one right in Vancouver - Aunt Leah’s Place has been brightening family-rooms with trees for over 25 years. The best part is that 100% of the profits go to helping kids in foster care and young mothers in need. With more than 500 volunteers providing top-notch service, these low-maintenance lots take the hassle out of getting that tree home. And being extremely dog-loving, your pooch will feel right at home.
Address: St. Stephen’s United Church at 54th and Granville St 7025 Granville St, Vancouver
Tel: (778) 773-0857
Address: All Saints Anglican Church at Royal Oak and Rumble 7405 Royal Oak Avenue, Burnaby
Tel: (778) 773-0857
Address: Eagle Ridge United Church 2813 Glen Dr, Coquitlam
Tel: (778) 773-0857
“Of course we love dogs...we have a mascot named Waffles!”, Art’s tells OhMyDog!. As one of Metro Vancouver’s biggest garden centres and nurseries, this place knows its trees. Six varieties of freshly cut firs wait for you, wrapped and easy to transport. And because Art’s nursery has so much more than Christmas trees, your pup will be in sniff overload and never want to leave.
Address: 8940 192 Street, Surrey BC
Tel: (604) 8812-1201
While you pick your perfect tree, your dog will get a true farm experience here. A sprawling, family-run farm, Aldor Acres offers the real experience of tree shopping in the crisp fresh air. For the adventurous, “U-Cut” trees are available during the day. And after you find your fir, you and your dog can check out the seasonal market and visit the farm animals. Has your pup ever seen a goat? That’s worth the trip alone.
Address: 8249 252 Street, Langley BC
Tel: (604) 888-4483
The Neufeld family farm has been providing Vancouverites with Christmas trees since 1988, so they know their stuff. They’ll tell you which variety is the best smelling and which is the one to last the longest.
With both U-Cut and freshly pre-cut trees, you’ll have a tremendous choice. And while your dog gets his tree fix, you and your family can enjoy free hot chocolate, apple cider, and candy canes.
Address: 2828 208 Street, Langley BC
Tel: (604) 530-8759
“Dogs have an absolute blast here. They have 17 acres to explore,” the staff tells OhMyDog!. For 45 years, Oh Christmas has been growing craft trees of all sizes. This is the place where you and your dog can have a true, get-your-hands-dirty farm adventure. They provide you a bow-saw, wagon, and twine for you to get to work, so be ready earn that tree!
Address: 21858 Maxwell Crescent, Langley BC
Tel: (604) 805-5052
