Trees of Remembrance

Plant a meaningful expression of caring and love

Welcome

There is a very special place, where the trees grow, nurtured by kindness and concern family and friends have shown. The trees we plant are helping to build a cleaner and greener community.

Planting a “Tree of Remembrance” or a “Tree of Celebration” is a heartfelt way to show love and care. Every spring, volunteers from the community team up with Hillcrest Funeral Home Ltd to plant over 200 trees.

These trees find their home in the McAlpine Forever Forest in Vankleek Hill, Ontario, Canada. Anyone can give the gift of a tree anytime.

These trees help to build a cleaner and greener community and support local wildlife.

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Remembrance

Celebration

Furry Friend

Who Have Trees been Planted for?

Since 2013 over 1000 Trees of Remembrance have been planted. You can plant a Tree of Remembrance in memory of someone special, to honour a furry friend that you have lost or even to celebrate a special occasion such as a birth, wedding or graduation.

Where will the trees be planted?

As you walk along the Prescott and Russell Recreation Trail you will see the planting sites marked with a plaque and a bench. Built on a former railway line, the soft landscape, mainly made from stone dust, is easily accessible to cyclists and walkers. Since 2018 all the “Trees of Remembrance” will now be planted in McAlpine Forever Forest located next to the Prescott and Russel Recreation Trail.


The McAlpine Forever Forest is located on Concession #1 in Vankleek Hill, ON. Travel east on County Rd #10 and turn right on Concession #1. The site is on the right hand side of the road just before the Prescott and Russell Recreational Trail.

Tree Planting 2025

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Join us for the Annual Tree Planting!

We would love for you to be a part of the annual tree planting!

Enter your email below and we will send you all of the details for the annual tree planting in the Spring when the event is organized.

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When we plant trees, we plant the seeds of Peace and seeds of Hope

– Prof Wangari Maathai

When You Purchase a Tree of Remembrance:

  • A tree will be planted in The McAlpine Forever Forest along the Prescott Russell Recreation Trail located in Champlain Township. We have planted many different species that are native to Eastern Ontario such as, spruce, white pine, oak, willow, silver maple, sugar maple, and white maple.
  • You can choose between a mailed personalized commemorative card or virtual personalized card.
  • The name of the person who the tree is being planted for will be permanently listed on the Trees of Remembrance website and your name and personal message will also be displayed.
  • Your tree will be planted at the next tree planting and we would love for you to be a part! Tree plantings happen once a year in the Spring. Sign up for our mailing list so we can let you know when the exact date!

Have Questions?

Please fill out the form below to send us an email. We’d be happy to answer any questions you may have.