It’s almost Christmas Time, and you know what that means!
It’s time to put up the Christmas tree and decorate the house, but… first you’ll have to get the tree!
Here is a list of Christmas Tree Farms and stores to pay an early visit to this year. Use our handy dandy map of Christmas Tree Farms and stores Near Winnipeg to see which is nearest to you.
Tip #1: There is a Christmas tree shortage not only in Manitoba, but all across Canada and North America. So don’t snooze or you’ll lose!
67th Winnipeg Scout Group (Friends of 67) – 58th Annual Christmas Tree Sale
Location: River Heights Site of Corydon Community Centre, 1370 Grosvenor Ave, Winnipeg, MB
Open:
Weekdays: 4-9pm
Sat: 9-6pm
Sun: 12-6pm
Email: [email protected]
The 58th Annual Christmas Tree Sale of the 67th Winnipeg Scout Group is a great way to give back to your community while getting a nice Christmas tree to put up this season.
The money raised from the volunteer-run tree sales helps fund scouting programs, camping equipment, supplies, and scouting activities for their youth.
Timber Trails Tree Farm
Location: 35101 Rd 28N, Steinbach, MB R5G 1S5
Open:
Tues-Fri from 1-6pm
Sat-Sun from 10-5pm
Phone: (204) 434-9812
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.facebook.com/timbertrailstreefarm
Timber Trails Tree Farm is a family favourite for getting your Christmas tree in Manitoba and they’re open now!
This year they’re only offering pre-cut trees, so get there before the trees are all sold out. Even if you’re not looking for trees, you can check them out for a day of family fun.
They will have sleigh rides, hot chocolate, cookies and more. Expect welcoming staff and an excellent selection of trees.
Tip #2: Call ahead and check that there is still a nice selection of trees at the Christmas tree farm or store you’re planning to visit, and that their hours haven’t changed. Remember that most farms do not accept credit cards, so bring cash.
Windrift Christmas Tree Farm
Location: RD 38E between 76 and 77, Tyndall, MB R0E 2B0
Open:
Nov 26-27, Dec 3-4, Dec 10-11 from 9-5pm
Phone: (204) 791-9421
Website: www.windrift.ca
Windrift Christmas Tree Farm is Manitoba’s largest Christmas Tree farm and they offer three types of fir: Canaan, Balsam and Fraser.
Despite the Christmas tree shortage, they’re allowing customers to cut their own trees, so get your saw ready! They will have some saws for you to use if you don’t have your own.
You can expect friendly faces and lots of activities for the whole family, including sleigh rides, hot chocolate round a fire, and a pleasant hike in the area.
Jensen Nursery & Garden Centre
Location: 2550 McGillivray Blvd, Winnipeg, MB R3Y 1G5
Open:
Mon-Wed: 10-5pm
Thurs-Fri: 10-7pm
Sat: 9-5pm
Sun: 11-5pm
Phone: (204) 488-5042
Website: www.jensennursery.com/christmas.htm
At Jensen Nursery & Garden Centre, they sell more than just Christmas trees. Don’t miss checking out their Balsam Fir, Fraser Fir, Scotch Pine, White Pine and Manitoba Spruce trees.
If you live in Winnipeg, they offer free delivery. Check out their prices here.
This family-owned business also offers a wide variety of seasonal items, such as wreaths, outdoor Christmas containers, garlands, poinsettias, Christmas decor and more!
Although they are not holding any Christmas craft classes this year, they have DIY Craft Kits, so you can create your own beautiful wreath or indoor centerpieces.
van der Meer Garden Centre
Location: 21067 Dumaine Rd, Ile des Chênes, MB R0A 0T0
Dates: Closed for in-store shopping during October-March, but open for online shopping.
Open:
Pick up
Thurs-Sat: 10-5 pm
Sun: 12-4pm
Delivery
Thurs-Sat: 10-6pm
Phone: (204) 878-3420
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.vandermeergardencentre.ca
van der Meer Garden Centre offers pre-cut trees and fresh cut ones like Fraser Fir, Balsam Fir and Local Manitoba Spruce.
They also sell wreaths and other holiday plants – so be sure to check it out! They’re closed for in-store shopping during October-March, so you can only purchase online.
They offer free delivery to Winnipeg and surrounding areas on orders over $115.
RBM Gardens
Location: 7521 Roblin Blvd, Headingley, MB R4H 1A7
Open:
Daily: 10-8pm
Phone: (204) 885-7223
Email: [email protected]
Website: rbmgardens.wordpress.com
A family owned and operated holiday shop in Headingley, RBM Gardens promises they’ll have a large supply of trees in all sizes so you don’t have to get your tree and wreath right away.
You can also find a wide selection of Christmas decorations and gift ideas there, including Thunder Rapids gift certificates.
Map of Christmas Tree Farms and Stores Near Winnipeg
What to do after you are done with your Christmas tree?
When Christmas is over for the year, don’t throw away your Christmas tree!
If you didn’t know, real Christmas trees are actually more eco-friendly than fake Christmas trees because they are biodegradable.
While you can reuse fake Christmas trees for several seasons, eventually the plastic needles fall off and they’ll end up in the landfill. Since they can’t decompose, these plastic trees stick around forever.
Real trees can be composted into chips and wood mulch that can be used for landscaping, or as fertilizer for other plants.
Where to recycle your Christmas tree in Winnipeg?
You can recycle your tree at any of the depots listed here, or call 311 for more info. http://winnipeg.ca/waterandwaste/recycle/chip.stm. They are typically open from late December to late January.
Make sure you remove all the lights, wire, tinsel, ornaments, nails, stands, and other non-organic decorative materials from the tree, including tree stands. Please don’t bring your artificial trees as they’re not accepted.
24-hour access depots
NEW Bruce Oake Recovery Centre
- 24-hour access
- 255 Hamilton Avenue (Parking lot)
Charleswood Centre
- 24-hour access
- 3900 Grant Ave (Northwest corner of the Safeway parking lot along Haney Street, access off Haney Street)
St. James Civic Centre
- 24-hour access
- 2055 Ness Avenue (Northwest corner parking lot)
Winnipeg Soccer Complex
- 24-hour access
- 900 Waverley Street at Victor Lewis Drive
Non 24-hour access depots
Brady 4R Winnipeg Depot
- Weekdays: 8-6pm, Saturday and Sunday: 9-5pm
- Closed: January 1
- 1777 Brady Road
Kilcona Park
- 7.30-10pm
- Lagimodiere Boulevard and McIvor Avenue (In the off-leash dog park parking lot)
Kildonan Park
- 7-10pm
- 2015 Main Street (Rainbow Stage parking lot)
King’s Park
- 8-10pm
- 198 King’s Drive (South parking lot)
Pacific 4R Winnipeg Depot
- Weekdays (except Wednesdays): 10-6pm, Saturday and Sunday: 9-5pm
- Closed: January 1, every Wednesday
- 1120 Pacific Avenue
Panet 4R Winnipeg Depot
- Weekdays (except Wednesdays): 10-6pm, Saturday and Sunday: 9-5pm
- Closed: January 1, every Wednesday
- 429 Panet Road
St. Vital Park
- 8-10pm
- 190 River Road (South parking lot)
What happens when you drop off your Christmas tree at a recycling depot in Winnipeg?
The temporary depots turn the trees into free wood chip mulch, which are available for pickup starting in early January. It’s only available while quantities last, so get there early and bring your own container. The 4R Winnipeg Depots will not carry mulch.
