One of our favourite holiday family activities is to go to a Christmas Tree Farm in the Okanagan to pick the perfect tree.
We’ve crafted the ultimate Okanagan Christmas Tree Guide to help you discover the best spots to find a real Christmas tree this year. Keep an eye on this list, as we’ll be continually updating it with new information.
Be sure to explore our Events Calendar for upcoming holiday events and family activities to complete your festive season.
*While we do our best to provide up-to-date and accurate information, things do change. We attach a link to each business’s website or Facebook page so you can double-check hours prior to going.
Coldstream Creek Farm – Coldstream
Coldstream Creek Farm is thrilled to announce their reopening for the season on December 9th and 10th, 2023 from 10 AM to 4 PM. Their beautiful trees are available for $65 each, and they appreciate payments in cash or via E-Transfer. Don’t miss out—this exclusive event is for one weekend only.
2023 Hours: December 9 & 10 from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
10900 Coldstream Creek Road, Coldstream | Facebook
Jim’s U Cut Christmas Tree Farm | Enderby – Not open for 2023
Jim’s U-Cut Christmas Trees offers a wide range of tree sizes, from saplings to 14-footers. These freshly cut trees can hold their needles until February with proper watering. Visitors can use their saws and even get a tarp to stay out of the snow. Families are welcome, but it’s advisable to leave dogs at home due to the busy parking lot.
2023 Hours: Not open for 2023 season
9987 Hwy 97B, Enderby (across from Gardom Lake Road) | Facebook
Grumpy’s Christmas Tree Farm | Kelowna
The most well-known Christmas Tree Farm in the Okanagan is Grumpy’s (you will see the big sign out front). In 2023, they are limited to 100 field trees, first-come, first-served. Come join them for a campfire, cookies, and hot chocolate. Pre-cut uncultured trees are available after November 18, 2023, by appointment.
2023 Hours: Open Dec 2, 2023, for Field Trees | Time: 9:00 am | Cost: $85
4025 June Springs Road, Kelowna | Facebook | (250) 212-3841
K&J Pacific Peaches | Kelowna
Don’t miss out on picking your family Christmas tree at K&J Pacific Peaches. This farm has been in their family for over 70 years! While at the farm picking your tree you can purchase apples.
2023 Hours: Open every day except Tuesdays from 9 am to dusk
1145 Morrison Road, Kelowna | Facebook
Turner Family Tree Farm | Oyama
Turner Family Tree Farm is your destination for u-cut Christmas trees, offering a variety of tree types, including Douglas Fir, Colorado Spruce, Fraser Fir, and Scot’s Pine, ranging from 4 to 9 feet in height. They provide flagging tape for preselecting your tree and offer the convenience of saws, kneeling pads, and complimentary hot chocolate. Additionally, they offer tree-wrapping services for medium-sized trees.
Open for preselection & choose and cut: Nov 24, 25, 26, 2023 from 10 am – 3 pm
Nov 26-Dec 17, 2023: Open Friday to Sunday for you to take home your preselected tree
Cost: $65-100 per tree
14450 Middle Bench Road Entrance, Oyama | Facebook | (250) 548-3011
Christmas Ranch Tree Farm | Lumby
Owners Bud and Betty are excited to have the ranch fully open for 2023 – with hundreds of cultured Douglas Fir trees to choose from. In addition, they will be offering free hot chocolate in Santa’s heated workshop. Fun for the whole family! All preselected trees must be picked up by December 15th. Visitors can enjoy a nature walk on the Reindeer Trail, explore the Victorian-style Elf Cottage, and meet miniature animals like horses and goats. They provide saws for u-cut trees and offer tree-shaking services. In addition to fresh-cut swags and birch reindeer, the gift shop features Fire Forge Laser Creations with personalized options, making Christmas Ranch a delightful holiday tradition.
Open: November 15, 2023, daily from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
172 Horner Road, Lumby (25 minutes from Vernon) | Website
MacKenzie’s Christmas Tree Farm | Vernon
Pick out a Christmas tree at the MacKenzie’s, a fun seasonal day for the whole family. You can pre-select a tree now and come back closer to Christmas to pick it up. They are a pet-friendly farm and have their own dog at the tree farm.
2023 Hours: Call to confirm
239 Stepping Stones Crescent, Vernon | Facebook | (250) 558-4749
Owls Roost Christmas Tree Farm | Osoyoos
Located up Anarchist Mountain, this is a U-cut Christmas tree farm set on a beautiful 160-acre property. They will have concolour fir available for sale. They are open by appointment only to limit the number of people at the farm at once.
When: Open in late November by appointment only – call (250) 276-4294
950 Nine Mile Place, Osoyoos | Website
Christmas Tree Permits
According to the BC Government website, ‘Members of the public who wish to cut a Christmas Tree on Crown land for personal use must have a “Free Use Permit for a Christmas Tree” from each Natural Resource District where they intend to cut, signed by the appropriate District Manager or designate.’
There is no charge for the permit, however, permittees must:
- Carry the permit at all times
- Read and understand the conditions of the permit before signing
- Produce the permit at the request of a Natural Resource Officer, Conservation Officer or Peace Officer
Okanagan Christmas Tree Permit (scroll down to the Okanagan Region to download your permit)
Information on Cutting Free Christmas Trees for Personal Use