Looking to cut your own perfect Christmas tree? There are no local tree farmers, but here's some below that are near the Patch (don't forget to call in advance for hours/availability):

KOL Tree Farms (905-987-2263 or 1-800-350-7293) - Newcastle, Ontario - $40

Cut your own: Fraser Fir, Balsam Fir and Douglas Fir
Pre-cut: Scotch Pine, Balsam Fir and Fraser Fir

[***UPDATE November 27, 2011 -- Mackenzie Tree Farm tells us "they won't be open this year (and possibly for the next couple years) as they have had an abundance of customers the past few years and their little trees need to grow."] Mackenzie Tree Farm (705-295-6391) - 1962 Settlers Line, Indian River - $40

Cut Your Own: Spruce or Scotch Pine

-Hay wagon rides and hot chocolate

Murray Tree Farm - Updated Dec, 2015

Phone: 705-656-4912 Apsley- 8 km South of Apsley, on Hwy. 28 (8786) at Long Lake Road. Farm grown, hand pruned, harvest your own, White Spruce, and Scotch Pine. Premium pre-harvested, Balsam Fir and Fraser Fir. Saws are provided. Free shaking and baling. Complimentary hot chocolate, apple cider and candies, in the warm up building. Maple Syrup available, for hostess gifts, stocking stuffers, or for a special teacher. Open Saturday and Sunday. Starting Saturday December 5, until Sunday, December 20, 2015. From 10:00 to 5:00

[***UPDATE December 9, 2014 -- Bethany Hills Tree Farm is no longer in business] Bethany Hills Tree Farm (705-277-1868) - 1823 Dranoel Road Northy, Bethany - $35

Cut Your Own: Blue spruce

Barrett's Tree Farm (905-342-2622 or 905-342-2188) - 3141 Williamson Rd, near Cobourg - $30, up to 8 ft

Pine and Spruce

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