Holiday Firewood Guide

Brought to you by Little Lumberjacks Firewood

When Christmas settles over Calgary and the city glows with lights, hot chocolate and snow-dusted rooftops, nothing completes the season like a warm, crackling fire. At Little Lumberjacks Firewood, we know that choosing the right firewood can turn an ordinary winter night into a magical holiday memory.

Here’s a festive, firewood-focused comparison to help you choose the perfect wood this Christmas.

Birch Firewood

Burns Hot, Clean & Efficient

Birch is prized for its high heat, bright flame, and clean burn—perfect for long, cozy indoor fires during the holiday season.

Beautiful, Cheerful Flames

With a bright burn and occasional blue tint, birch creates that classic Christmas ambiance.

Easy to Handle

Lightweight, easy to split, and simple to stack, birch is ideal for busy families preparing for gatherings.

Sustainably Sourced

Our birch is locally and responsibly harvested from Western Canada.

Pine Firewood

Quick Burning

Pine burns faster and hotter at first, but won’t last as long as birch.

Traditional Holiday Aroma

Its natural pine scent can feel like Christmas in a log—but it does create more sparks and smoke.

Great Kindling

Pine is excellent for starting fires or for short, aromatic fires during Christmas get-togethers.

Spruce Firewood

Fast-Burning, Lower Heat

Spruce won't match birch’s long-lasting warmth, but it’s easy to ignite.

A Good Starter Wood

Light, quick-burning, and ideal as kindling or for short outdoor gatherings.

Affordable Option

A cost-effective choice for those who burn often.

Tamarack Firewood: The Outdoor Champion

Long Burn Time

Tamarack burns slower and hotter than pine or spruce—great alternative to Birch with great BTU production and burn time. Great for indoor or outdoor, great for Christmas firepits or skating parties.

Apple Firewood: The Premium, Holiday-Perfect Choice

Apple wood is often considered a luxury firewood—and for Christmas, it’s one of the most festive options available.

Rich, Sweet Aroma

Applewood gives off a warm, fragrant, lightly sweet scent that feels like mulled cider or holiday baking.

Hot, Slow Burn

Dense and heavy, apple burns slowly and evenly—excellent for long indoor fires on Christmas Eve.

Exceptional Ambiance

Its smooth, steady flame makes rooms feel warm, rustic, and welcoming.

Harder to Source, Premium Price

Apple isn’t as common as birch or spruce in Alberta, but Little Lumberjacks Firewood, has lots of inventory. Try some Apple or cherry today, its burn quality is exceptional.

Conclusion: The Best Firewood for Calgary Homes This Christmas

Every type of firewood brings something unique to the holiday season:

• Apple Firewood— Premium, slow-burning, holiday-scented luxury

• Birch Firewood — Best all-around for heat, clean burning, and ambiance

• Tamarack Firewood — Long-lasting heat a great alternative to Birch

• Pine Firewood — Great scent and perfect kindling

• Spruce Firewood — Budget-friendly and easy to ignite

  
  

Regardless of which firewood you choose, the most important thing is that it’s fully seasoned. This time of year many suppliers are selling next years wood that isn't ready for the holidays.

Seasoned wood burns hotter, cleaner, safer, and far more efficiently—perfect for keeping your home merry and warm.