Snowflake Tree

Location: Berczy Park, Front & Church
Date photo taken: 28 November 2013

While many people complain about how early darkness falls in December, I don't mind for the simple reason that December is a month filled with lights. Decorations go up all over the city and one of my favourite displays is the snowflake tree in Berczy Park.

Normally I prefer my Christmas trees on the traditional side but something about this tree, made of 36 snowflakes and 58,000 individual LED lights, is simply enchanting. It's been a fixture in the park since 2008 and is accompanied by 16 other snowflakes placed in nearby trees. It was created by Blachere Illumination and commissioned by the Old Town Toronto Business Improvement Association, the same people responsible for the carolers who can be found wandering the area between here and St. James Park. And if energy woes are making you feel a little Grinchy this year, rest easy - thanks to the energy efficient LED lights, it costs only about $4 per month in electricity to light this wonderful tree.