Trees of Hope for CHEO
Trees of Hope transforms the halls of Fairmont Château Laurier into a holiday display of uniquely decorated Christmas trees. Designed by local organizations and community teams, the trees showcase creative themes based on rich jewel tones. Visitors can explore the displays throughout the hotel and vote for their favourite entry.
Nov 16, 2026 – Jan 6, 2027 All ages
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Plan Your Visit
Hours
Public display opens at 6:00 p.m. on November 16, 2026.
Neighborhood
Downtown Ottawa
Food & Drink
A festive buffet and refreshments are provided to participating sponsor teams; decorating.
Parking
Parking will not be available at Fairmont Château Laurier during the event. Paid parking is available nearby at 700 Sussex Drive and the Rideau Centre.
Location
Tips & Advice
- Use nearby paid parking at 700 Sussex Drive or the Rideau Centre, as parking is unavailable at the hotel during the event.
- Vote for your favourite tree in person or online; voting remains open throughout the display.
- If taking part as a sponsor team, register no more than six participants and keep the same team members throughout decorating.
- Sponsor teams can leave extra lights at home because the trees are provided pre-lit.
Special Events & Promotions
- Sponsor teams of up to six have a tree-decorating session on November 16, with judging for the top three trees.
- The public display opens on November 16 and runs through January 6.
- This year’s theme is “The Gifts We Treasure: A Gilded Christmas of Hope,” with tree categories inspired by five gemstones.
- The event features a raffle.
- The public can vote for the People’s Choice tree online or in person throughout the display; the winning tree is announced at the beginning of January.
Links & Contact
Run by CHEO Foundation
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Frequently Asked Questions
What can visitors see and do at Trees of Hope?
Explore the decorated trees throughout the hotel, vote for a favourite in person or online, and enjoy live entertainment. The event also features a raffle.
How can a sponsor team take part in decorating?
Teams from sponsor organizations can register up to six participants to decorate a tree. Team members cannot be substituted or rotated during decorating.
What is the 2026 theme and how are the trees designed?
The theme is “The Gifts We Treasure: A Gilded Christmas of Hope.” Trees are assigned a design category inspired by Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire, Amethyst or Diamond.
How does voting work, and when is the winner announced?
The public can vote for a favourite tree online or in person throughout the display. The People’s Choice winner will be announced at the beginning of January 2027.
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