Christmas Tree Capital Of The World Nova Scotia

Nova scotia is the balsam fir christmas tree capital of the world and here in the municipality of chester we ve been growing them proudly for centuries.
Christmas tree capital of the world nova scotia. Nova scotia balsam has truly become the smell of christmas. 1 heavy density trees trees in this grade have 80 to 100 of the stem covered and have four complete faces. As the christmas tree capital of the world you will find the absolute best christmas trees in nova scotia. How are we able to make this claim.
In 1995 lunenburg county was officially recognized as the balsam fir christmas tree capital of the world and this designation in turn helped to earn the county the forest capital of canada award in 1996. Quebec has the most land for christmas trees at 8 255 hectares followed by nova scotia at 6 179 hectares. You have reached the website of the christmas tree council of nova scotia. From the balsam fir christmas tree capital of the world lunenburg county nova scotia canada.
Lunenburg county nova scotia is the christmas tree capital because it has the highest quality best price christmas trees in the world. Lunenburg county nova scotia. Named in honour of the british king who was also the duke of brunswick lüneburg it was established in 1759 when the nova scotia peninsula was divided into five counties. If you are seeking information about nova scotia christmas trees please visit our retail and informational site.
The nova scotian climate is perfect for growing balsam fir with cold harsh winters and warm wet summers. This website provides information and links to services for christmas tree growers members and industry partners. They will purchase over 2 million nova scotia raised christmas trees this year in testament to the province s honour of being the balsam fir christmas tree capital of the world concentrated in north eastern nova scotia antigonish the annapolis valley and the south shore lunenburg the province s christmas tree growers number more than. We love knowing our christmas tree producers have been a cherished part of seasonal celebrations generation after generation.
Christmas tree farm sales in quebec in 2018 amounted to just over 60 million followed. If this is your first christmas in canada you may decide to make it more of an adventure and cut your very own tree which is always a memorable and fun experience and may even lead to a new family tradition. These trees have no.