Cut your own Christmas tree in Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park

Saskatchewan residents looking for a Christmas tree this winter can find it in Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park.

The “Trim Your Tree” program will be held in the park in southwest Saskatchewan between Nov. 26 and Dec. 23.

People can cut down their own trees — and that also supports fire suppression efforts in the park, with visitors cutting down spruce trees within designated FireSmart blocks.

“Visitors looking to participate are asked to stop by the park administration office upon arrival to pick up a tree permit and receive directions to the designated tree-cutting area,” the provincial government said in a media release. “If you plan on staying the night, accommodations can be booked at The Resort at Cypress Hills.”

Sask Parks also has partnered with Engelheim Tours to offer a “Trim Your Tree” package on Dec. 10 and Dec. 11. The package will provide transportation, accommodations, guided activities and meals.

Other Engelheim Tour packages to be offered this winter include trips to Duck Mountain, Buffalo Pound and Echo Valley provincial parks. People also can take all four tours and get a free 2023 annual park entry permit.

Between Nov. 1 and March 15, campers can reserve campsites at Buffalo Pound, Cypress Hills, Duck Mountain, Echo Valley and Pike Lake provincial parks. Each campsite will have a note on the reservation site notifying what services are available, such as electricity, water, sewer or pit toilets.

More information on “Trim Your Tree” and other winter offerings in Sask Parks is available here.