64 h. ago How to see Gatineau Park's fall foliage without getting stuck in traffic

Fortunately, the National Capital Commission has been running free shuttle buses to Gatineau Park from Ottawa and Gatineau since May.

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8 d. ago Ride a vintage train through fall colours at this lakeside railway in Ontario

With Ontario's fall colours soon to reach their peak in the province, now's the time to plan a road trip to get out and take in those views, and the Port Stanley Terminal Rail is a great way to experience the vibrant seasonal hues and take in a bit of history in the process.This heritage railway offers Scenic Train Rides that take you on a vintage locomotive through the lakeside village of Port Stanley. The 60-minute trip wraps up at Whytes Park, where you can hop off, stretch your legs, snap photos with the old-school circus car, and take in the fall foliage that surrounds the park.If you're looking for something a little more festive, the Pumpkin Patch Train Ride is a seasonal offering, too. It takes you out to a pumpkin patch at Whytes Park, where you can even pick out a pumpkin to bring home.    View this post on Instagram           A post shared by Railway City Tourism (@railwaycity...

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2 w. ago Fall foliage to be more ‘vibrant,’ last longer this year in Ontario

Fall 2025 isn't officially here yet but the season's foliage is arriving earlier than usual and experts predict it will be even more beautiful in some areas.

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2 w. ago You can ride old TTC streetcars through Ontario's stunning fall colours

Fall colours in Ontario are a sight to behold, and if you want to experience them for yourself, then take a trip to the Halton County Radial Railway (HCRR), hop on one of their vintage streetcars, and go on a nature escape.Located in Guelph, Ont., HCRR takes riders on a two-kilometre journey through a canopy of autumn leaves, highlighting the vibrant fall colours that take over surrounding trees and foliage this time of year.The HCRR is an electric railway museum that operates a fleet of vintage, decommissioned Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) streetcars, which transport visitors on a short tour along a rail circuit across the property.The short journey allows riders to travel back to the streetcar's heyday in the twentieth century with their traditional interiors and bells that don't ring prerecorded through a speaker.    View this post on Instagram           A post shar...

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2 w. ago Catch peak fall colours from almost 240 metres above ground at this Ontario resort

As we approach the window of Ontario foliage at its peak in fall colours, Calabogie Peaks Resort's Fall Colours Lift is a great way to catch a glimpse of gorgeous reds, ambers, and oranges in the trees.The Fall Colours Lift graces you with vast aerial views of the Ottawa Valley as you slowly ascend to the peak of Dickson Mountain, a total of 237 metres above ground level. Once you're at the top, enjoy a stroll through the Skywalk Trail, a 1.5-kilometre loop around the mountain, and complete the experience by getting up close and personal with the autumn leaves that surround the path.The serene view not only encompasses the vibrant colours of the season but also the sights of the Madawaska River and Calabogie Lake, both of which appear to be a pristine blue.A view of the ground and the Calabogie Peaks Resort in the midst of the fall colours. Many visitors choose to stay the night at the Calabogie Peaks Resort, which boasts an old-school ambience, complete with ...

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3 w. ago Ontario Provincial Park will soon be covered in gorgeous fall colours you need to see

We may be at the tail end of summer, but you can see the first signs of fall colours poking their way through the foliage everywhere in Ontario, and Killarney Provincial Park is no different.Nestled in the La Cloche Mountains on Georgian Bay, Killarney Provincial Park boasts 645 square kilometres of vast wilderness ready for you to explore. The fall colours completely swallow the surrounding forests by early October, a mix of rusty and fiery reds, bright oranges, and warm amber hues.There are so many things to do in and around the park that you can easily make Killarney Provincial Park a fall road trip destination, but if you're strictly interested in the fall foliage, then there are two points of interest you want to check out while you're there: Granite Ridge Trail and Cranberry Bog Trail.These two trails are popular stops for those looking for picturesque views and a surefire opportunity to catch the fall colours at their best. For a less crowded optio...

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3 w. ago This scenic railroad in Ontario takes colourful fall excursions into the wilderness

The South Simcoe Railway's Fall Colour Excursions, a fall tradition for many in Ontario, return this month, and the historic railway is set to take passengers aboard scenic fall-colours train rides from Tottenham to Beeton for another season.Each round trip, from Tottenham to Beeton and back, lasts just under an hour, and along the way, the conductor shares tidbits of Canada's rich railway history. The fall foliage makes a pretty backdrop for this autumn outing as train riders get to see the changing colours of the leaves throughout the journey aboard a vintage 1920s locomotive.Passengers will usually board Engine #136 to take the trip from Tottenham to Beeton, winding through the Beeton Valley Creek and immersing in all the fall colours and foliage. Given how popular this nature tour gets — the leaves' changing colours at the Beeton Valley Creek are at their best during autumn — it's highly recommend...

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3 w. ago Hike through fiery fall colours and vibrant sunsets at this Ontario provincial park

If you're looking for your next fall nature escape in the region, then add Pinery Provincial Park, in Grand Bend, Ontario, to your list, where the annual eruption of beautiful fall colours is just weeks away. This year-round park boasts ten kilometres of sandy beaches in the summer and an abundance of winter activities to keep you busy during the colder months. But the fall colours are an unmatched experience that makes this season perhaps the best time to visit Pinery Provincial Park. Home to the rare Oak Savanna and Coastal Dune Ecosystems, featuring over 800 plants and 319 bird species, the autumn season is a great time to stroll through 21 kilometres of woodlands in the crisp air. Things to do You can expect everything from biking, hiking, camping, and even relaxing by the beach when you think of an escape to Pinery Provincial Park.     View this post on Instagram       &...

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