Christmas Trees
In 1995, Lunenburg County was officially recognized as the 'Balsam Fir Christmas Tree Capital of the World'.
Nova Scotia's cool, moist climate is ideal for growing balsam fir. Because of its lush foliage, fragrant aroma and superior needle retention, Nova Scotia Balsam soon became the tree of choice throughout much of North America. By the 1950's annual exports had exceeded 3.5 million, half of which came from Lunenburg County.
Christmas trees and wreath making soon became a way of life of many Lunenburg County families and the knowledge and tradition was passed down from generation to generation.
Wilfred Joudrey
Location: Lunenburg Region
​Drop in - by Chance. Call for appointment.
1600 Sweetland Road, Sweetland
T-Ernst Forestry Products
Location: Lunenburg Region
T. Ernst Forest Products located 11 km (7 mi) up Woodstock Road from the Mahone Bay Tourist Information Centre in the South Shore region is a sustainable forest management organization co-existing with outdoor recreation. We have 28 km (17 mi) of walking and hiking trails on a Christmas tree/silviculture lot. Enjoy cross-country skiing in the winter months! There is lake access for canoeing; we also offer an orienteering course. Bus tours are welcome! Trail length: 23.00 km / 6.00 hrs…
Kevin Veinotte’s U-Cut Xmas Tree Farm
Location: Lunenburg Region
Kevin's U-Cut is located in West Northfield, Nova Scotia. They are approximately 10 minutes from Bridgewater and about 1 hour from Halifax. They grow traditional balsam fir Christmas trees on their mixed family farm. Christmas trees, as with other farm products, are grown without chemical fertilizers and pesticides. Visitors can choose a tree (several thousand to choose from) cut and bring it to the road then go to the camp for hot chocolate and warm up by the…
Gryphon Hill Farms
Location: Lunenburg Region
Gryphon Hill Farms located in Lunenburg county, Nova Scotia, was purchased by the current owners in late 2012. At the time the property had no formal name, was a mere 300m wide, and spanned approximately 1.6km in length. It is, accessible by well travelled gravel roads called Big Lots and Hirtle road, at either end of the property. Thirty acres of the property included an active albeit tired Christmas tree operation on Hirtle road. The remaining property consisted of cut over forest, two natural…