2023 Festival of Trees 

Start the holiday season by bidding on fun, creative, and festive items donated by our wonderful community while supporting the Fort St James Secondary School Grade 9 Haida Gwaii Trip.

 

The 2023 Festival of Trees online auction will

open at 6:00am on Saturday November 18, 2023

and

close at 9:00pm on Friday November 24, 2023. 

 

 

Join us at the

Fort St James Community Center

for warm refreshments (donated by SaveOn Foods) and In-Person viewing of the auction items

Saturday November 18, 2023 from 10:00am until 4:00pm

Sunday November 19, 2023 from 10:00am until 3:00pm

and

Friday November 24, 2023 from 3:30pm until 9:00pm

 

 (Item Pick Up will be Saturday November 25,2023 from 9:00am until 11:00am)

The Fort St James Secondary School Grade 9 class acknowledges the generousity and we thank: 

 

The District of Fort St James Mayor and Council for the donation of the Community Center   

Save On Foods for their donation of decorations for the Festival of Trees and Refreshments

Samantha Josina Photography for their contribution to the Winter Photos

 

 

The businesses and community groups who donated auction items:

 

Ouellette's Building Supplies

Sydney Andres Art

Deirdre Houghton

Sana'aih Market

Ubleis Logging

Integris Credit Union

Barton (HUB International)

The Loonie Bin & Gifts

Lakeside Pharmacy

Vanderhoof Ace Building Center

The Pet Spa

Samantha Josina Photography 

PharmaSave

Pilot Petroleum

Fort St James Health Center

Suspenders (CanCo)

McInnis 

Hampton - Fort St James Forest Products

 

The businesses and community groups who donated financial support:

 

New Caledonia Motel 

Mariano's Pizza

Four Rivers CoOp

Nak'azdli Whut'en Chief & Council

The View Hotel

Northland Automotive

Fort Machine Works

Moby Concrete

Northland Automotive

Forbidden Drywall

Auction Item Value Time Left Current Bid
Snowy VoyagerExpired
190.00 by LIAM
12 Days of Christmas500.00Expired
385.00 by Single Plow farm
Raggy Lap Quilt Gift BasketExpired
120.00 by Santa
Warm Drinks TrayExpired
75.00 by Ging Ging
Outdoor Arrangement in Metal BucketExpired
165.00 by Tyla
Outdoor Arrangement in Decorative Metal CanisterExpired
90.00 by Tyla
Cougars Night BasketExpired
150.00 by Darrenteed construction
Gift Certificate WreathExpired
100.00 by Sydney
Christmas Decor BasketExpired
110.00 by Darrenteed construction
BarBQ Flavour SetExpired
50.00 by Lee
Family Photography Session500.00Expired
360.00 by A luggi
Santa Milk & Cookies SetExpired
50.00 by Lee
PharmaSave Gift Card Center PieceExpired
110.00 by Rudolph
Elf Christmas Train with Mini TreeExpired
205.00 by Jon
Super Hero TreeExpired
150.00 by Enter your bidding nickname
Lottery WreathExpired
100.00 by Ging Ging
Seasonal Floral Arrangement in VaseExpired
90.00 by DOgi
Owl WreathExpired
40.00 by Lee
Warm & Cozy Snowman BasketExpired
75.00 by Paul
Outdoor Arrangement in White Metal Milk JarExpired
90.00 by Tyla
Swan and Reindeer DecorationExpired
50.00 by Darrenteed construction
Bear Candle DecorationExpired
35.00 by TerriG
Christmas Paws Outdoor ArrangementExpired
130.00 by Tyla
CNC signExpired
100.00 by LIAM
Slate Coaster - Set of 4Expired
25.00 by Nicole
Lighted Seasonal ArrangementExpired
40.00 by Single Plow farm
SnowmanExpired
65.00 by Sam
Christmas UnicornExpired
70.00 by Sam
Polar BearExpired
55.00 by Emery
Lighted Metal SphereExpired
55.00 by TerriG
Gnome SetExpired
25.00 by Single Plow farm
Scented Candle SetExpired
50.00 by Darrenteed construction

 Thank you for supporting the Fort St James Secondary School Grade 9 Haida Gwaii trip.

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Current Bid:
190.00
by LIAM

Snowy Voyager

 9 x 12 hand-painted by local artist Sydney Andres.  

 

This beautiful painting captures the tranquility of a large bull moose on a winter night. Stunningly framed in natural wood.

Catalogue Number: 1

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Current Bid:
385.00
by Single Plow farm

12 Days of Christmas

 Donated by Ouellette Bros. (Castle Building Center)

 

A metal plant-stand tree with metal buckets filled with an assortment of amazing gifts. 2 strings of battery powered clear lights strung down add sparkle and shine.  All topped off with a lovely Snowman globe.

Catalogue Number: 2

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Current Bid:
120.00
by Santa

Raggy Lap Quilt Gift Basket

 Donated by Deirdre Houghton

 

Includes a nature themed lap quilt, Laura Secord Biscotti, Tea, & Hot Chocolate, Lindt Chocolates, and soy candle.

Catalogue Number: 3

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Current Bid:
75.00
by Ging Ging

Warm Drinks Tray

 Set of 4 Pendleton Collectable Mugs donated by Sana'aih Market; Wooden Serving Tray donated by the FSJSS Carpentry Shop

Catalogue Number: 4

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Current Bid:
165.00
by Tyla

Outdoor Arrangement in Metal Bucket

 Donated by Ubleis Logging

 

Live outdoor arrangement adorned with decorations in a metal bucket.

Catalogue Number: 5

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Current Bid:
90.00
by Tyla

Outdoor Arrangement in Decorative Metal Canister

 Donated by Integris Credit Union

 

A live outdoor arangement with red and white decorations in a decorative metal Christmas canister.

Catalogue Number: 6

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Current Bid:
150.00
by Darrenteed construction

Cougars Night Basket

 Donated by Barton (HUB International)

 

This basket includes everything you and a friend need to enjoy the January 13, 2024 Cougars game. Dinner at Boston Pizza. 2 tickets to the Cougars game on January 13, 2024. A fleece blanket and two toques to keep you warm at the game. Two travel mugs to keep your beverage at the right temperature. Some chocolate to snack on during the drive. A basket to carry everything.

Catalogue Number: 7

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Current Bid:
100.00
by Sydney

Gift Certificate Wreath

5 - $20 Gift Certificates donated by The Loonie Bin & Gifts & Wreath donated by the Grade 9 Class

 

 

Catalogue Number: 8

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Current Bid:
110.00
by Darrenteed construction

Christmas Decor Basket

 Donated by Lakeside Pharmacy

 

2 ceramic mugs with spoons.

Gourmet Village hot chocolate

2 small white lanterns with battery powered candles

2 large metal bells

3 piece baking set

Decorative wooden painted sign

3 opening Collage Board

Fleece blanket 

Lindt assorted chocolates 

Catalogue Number: 9

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Current Bid:
50.00
by Lee

BarBQ Flavour Set

 Donated by Vanderhoof Ace Building Center

 

This set includes 4 Bar B Q flavor items displayed on a wooden carry tray. 

Catalogue Number: 10

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Current Bid:
360.00
by A luggi

Family Photography Session

 Donated by Samantha Josina Photography

 

Family Photography Session

Up to 1 Hour Reserved Photography Time in Fort St James

Up to 5 session members

45+ High Resolution, Edited, Digital images

Private Online Gallery 

Mobile Gallery App with 1 year subscription

Access to Client Portal to help prepare for your session

 

Catalogue Number: 11

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Current Bid:
50.00
by Lee

Santa Milk & Cookies Set

 Donated by Fort St James Secondary School Grade 9 Class

 

Santa Clause & Mrs. Clause Cups

Hot Chocolate Bombs and Candy Canes

Santa Candy Dish

Santa Plate

Santa Milk Jug with Christmas arrangement

Wooden Santa  

 

Catalogue Number: 12

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Current Bid:
110.00
by Rudolph

PharmaSave Gift Card Center Piece

$100 Gift Card donated by PharmaSave and the center piece donated by the Grade 9 class.

Catalogue Number: 13

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Current Bid:
205.00
by Jon

Elf Christmas Train with Mini Tree

 Donated by Pilot Petroleum

Decorated Mini Christmas Tree with battery powered lights in lovely decorative box.  Battery powered, remote controlled Elf themed train with an engine and three cars.

Catalogue Number: 14

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Current Bid:
150.00
by Enter your bidding nickname

Super Hero Tree

 Donated by Fort St James Health Center

 

A one of a kind creation, this tree is made for a Super Hero or a huge fan.  Decorated with traditional red Christmas balls, Super Hero decorations, action figures, and some candy hidden amongst the branches. Lit with 8-function plug in string-lights.

Catalogue Number: 15

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Current Bid:
100.00
by Ging Ging

Lottery Wreath

 Donated by Suspenders (Canco)

 

A cute wreath decorated with seasonal decore, lottery tickets, and more.

Catalogue Number: 16

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Current Bid:
90.00
by DOgi

Seasonal Floral Arrangement in Vase

 Donated by McInnis

 

A large glass vase filled with decorative sand and a winter floral arrangement.  Beautiful as an all winter decoration or versatile to customize for all the seasons.

Catalogue Number: 17

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Current Bid:
40.00
by Lee

Owl Wreath

 Donated by McInnis

 

An artificial wreath decorated with a cute white owl, lights, seasonal red berries, and pinecones. The perfect addition to any location with it's own display stand.

Catalogue Number: 18

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Current Bid:
75.00
by Paul

Warm & Cozy Snowman Basket

 Donated by Hampton - Fort St James Forest Products

 

Stay warm and cozy this holiday season. Includes 2 green ceramic cups with snowflakes on the fronts, an assortment of Gourmet Village hot chocolates, a pair of wool mittens, a wool toque, and a plush snowman all wrapped up in a basket.

Catalogue Number: 19

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Current Bid:
90.00
by Tyla

Outdoor Arrangement in White Metal Milk Jar

 Donated by Hampton

 

A live outdoor arrangement in a white metal milk jar to decorate your front step or entrance this winter. Remove the winter decore and reuse the jar for your Spring, Summer, and Fall displays. The milk jar and "Merry Christmas" tags can be added to next winter's display.

Catalogue Number: 20

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Current Bid:
50.00
by Darrenteed construction

Swan and Reindeer Decoration

Donated by McInnis

Catalogue Number: 21

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Current Bid:
35.00
by TerriG

Bear Candle Decoration

 Donated by McInnis

Catalogue Number: 22

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Current Bid:
130.00
by Tyla

Christmas Paws Outdoor Arrangement

 Donated by The Pet Spa

 

A live planter strung with fairy lights to add fragrance and twinkle to your home this holiday season. Decorated with Christmas Paws lottery tickets, could be a very Merry Christmas.

Catalogue Number: 23

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Current Bid:
100.00
by LIAM

CNC sign

 Donated by the Fort James Secondary School Carpentry Shop

 

Custom Carved Wooden Sign completely finished. Maximum 6 square feet.

Students will work with the winner to create the perfect wooden sign for you.

Catalogue Number: 24

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Current Bid:
25.00
by Nicole

Slate Coaster - Set of 4

 Donated by the Fort St James Secondary School Carpentry Shop

 

A custom designed set of 4 coasters.  

 

Students will work with the winning bidder to design any logo or image.

Catalogue Number: 25

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Current Bid:
40.00
by Single Plow farm

Lighted Seasonal Arrangement

 A beautiful seasonal arrangement in a heavy red glass vase with fairy lights.

Catalogue Number: 26

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Current Bid:
65.00
by Sam

Snowman

 4 foot Indoor/Outdoor Snowman with Top Hat

Self-inflates in seconds

Lights Up

Catalogue Number: 27

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Current Bid:
70.00
by Sam

Christmas Unicorn

 3.5 feet tall Indoor/Outdoor Christmas Unicorn

Self Inflates in seconds

Lights up

Catalogue Number: 28

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Current Bid:
55.00
by Emery

Polar Bear

 3.5 foot Indoor/Outdoor Polar Bear with Santa Hat

Self Inflates in seconds

Lights up

Catalogue Number: 29

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Current Bid:
55.00
by TerriG

Lighted Metal Sphere

Indoor/Outdoor Metal Sphere 

8 light functions and a timer.

180 LED lights

15 inch (38.1cm) diameter

Catalogue Number: 30

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Current Bid:
25.00
by Single Plow farm

Gnome Set

 "Gnome Sweet Gnome" round board

2 real log plant holders

2 gnome and tree plant decorations

2 plants

Catalogue Number: 31

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Current Bid:
50.00
by Darrenteed construction

Scented Candle Set

 Selection of Scented candles 

Catalogue Number: 32

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Contact Us

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact 2023 Festival of Trees at jsoles@sd91.bc.ca.