A white spruce from Lunenburg County has been selected as Nova Scotia’s 2025 Tree for Boston. Every year Nova Scotia sends a tree to Boston for the holiday season as a thank you to the city for sending medical personnel and supplies to Nova Scotia after the Halifax Explosion in 1917. This year marks the 108th anniversary of the Halifax Explosion. “Nova Scotia and Boston maintain strong ties through family, business and shared history,” said Natural Resources Minister Kim Masland. “This annual gift celebrates our enduring friendship, shows our gratitude and connects our communities across generations and borders.” The tree was nominated by the former property owners, Ronald and Claire Feener. It stands at 13.7 metres. “We planted this tree in our front yard over 40 years ago. We have fond memories of our family enjoying it decorated for Christmas, and we often spoke about how it would be a great tree for Boston,” the Feener family said. “To have this tree selected this year is a dream come true and an absolute honour to help keep this important tradition alive.” The current property owners support the initiative. The tree will be cut during a public event at 49 Herman’s Island Rd., on Wednesday, Nov. 12 at 10:30 a.m. The event will include a smudging ceremony led by Holly Meuse from L’sitkuk First Nation in Bear River. Boston’s 84th annual tree-lighting ceremony will take place at 7 p.m. on Dec. 4 at the Boston Common. For more Nova Scotia news, visit our dedicated provincial page
