Discover Stouffville’s Tree Farms

The holiday season in Stouffville is a magical time, and nothing captures the spirit of Christmas quite like the hunt for the perfect tree. Whether you’re a seasoned tree hunter or embarking on this festive adventure for the first time, Stouffville’s Christmas tree farms offer a delightful experience for everyone.

The Gerencer Tree Farm

12681 Kennedy Rd. | 416-841-0489

Steve and Maria Gerencer have been running The Gerencer Tree Farm for around 30 years, and they started offering cut-your-own Christmas trees about a decade ago. Maria loves seeing families come to the farm each year, fully embracing the festive spirit. She fondly recalls a couple who brought their baby and two small dogs, all dressed in matching holiday outfits. The farm provides sleds for kids and trees, and many visitors bring their own sleds. Last year, Maria noticed two couples using a tarp to slide their trees to their cars. The Gerencer Tree Farm offers hot chocolate, candy canes, and freshly baked cookies by Maria herself. Cheerful seasonal planters and other greenery are also available for sale.

Horton Tree Farms

5924 Slaters Rd. | 905-888-1738

Horton Tree Farms, run by the Horton brothers, has been a community staple since 1961. The farm offers hot chocolate, a bonfire, and tree baling. Your canine companion, on a leash, is welcome too. With heritage buildings and picturesque settings, it’s a popular spot for commercials and movie shoots, and a great place for memorable photos.

MacPherson Tree Farm

17422 Hwy 48 | 905-717-0499

MacPherson Tree Farm has been selling Christmas trees since the 1980s, with the cut-your-own operation added in 1988. The farm offers wagon rides, hot chocolate, and scavenger hunts for the kids. They’ll bale your tree and have hot dogs and sausages for sale to enjoy around the bonfire. A special bake sale during the season donates 100% of profits to the Hospital for Sick Children.

Tufford’s Tree Farm

5578 St. John’s Sdrd. | 905-640-2548

Tufford’s Tree Farm, a small family operation since 1965, offers a pleasant, short walk through the woods to find your tree. The farm once had a well-behaved white Percheron horse to pull trees out of the woods, but now it’s all about people power. With a safe toboggan hill for kids and an open fire to gather around, it’s a perfect spot for family fun.

Vivian Plantation

16721 Hwy 48 | 905-473-3537

The Vivian Plantation, a three-generation business, offers visitors hot apple cider and a bonfire. You can also find garlands and boughs for sale. When you cut your tree or buy one pre-cut, enjoy a picnic at the tables scattered throughout the picturesque plantation and take a photo at their self-portrait location. Dogs on a leash are welcome here as well.

So, bundle up, grab your family, and head out to one of Stouffville’s charming Christmas tree farms. Whether it’s your first time or a cherished tradition, the hunt for the perfect tree is an experience you’ll treasure forever.