For many of us, Christmas just wouldnt be Christmas without the real deal. Heres a list of some spots in Vancouver where shoppers can hunt for the perfect Christmas tree.
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. Delivery is available; complimentary for senior citizens.
Proceeds support the schools outdoor education program. TrekTrees.com
Where: St. Stephens United Church at Granville and West 54th
When: Open until Dec. 23; seven days a week, 10am to 9pm.
Proceeds fund programs that help prevent children in foster care from becoming homeless, and young mothers from losing custody of their children. AuntLeas.org
Where: John Oliver Secondary School, East 41st and Fraser
When: Monday to Friday, noon to 9pm; Saturday/ Sunday, 10am to 10pm until trees are gone
All profit goes directly back into the community in the way of donations, infrastructure and more. VancouverSouthLions.com
Where: Corner of West 12th and Trafalgar
When: Seven days a week, 9am to 9pm until Dec. 18, with visits with Santa Saturdays and Sundays from 2 to 3pm. Proceeds to athletic teams
Where: 6550 Balaclava
When: Open seven days a week, 9am to 5:30pm. SouthlandsNursery.com
Where: 7226 Blenheim
When: Tree lot and garden centre open daily until Dec. 24 from 9:30am to 6pm.
Where: 2560 West Broadway
When: Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm; Saturday/Sundays 9am to 5:30pm.
Where: 1401 Hornby
When: Monday to Sunday, 10am to 6pm.
Where: 1896 Victoria Drive
When: Tuesday to Sunday, 10am to 5pm.
Where: 900 Terminal Avenue
When: Monday to Friday, 6am to 10pm; Saturday, 7am to 8pm; Sunday, 8am to 8pm
Where: 2727 East 12th
When: Monday to Friday, 7am to 10pm; Saturday, 7am to 7pm; Sunday, 8am to 6pm
