
Photo courtesy of Ontario Tourism
By Merle Rosenstein
Fall evokes images of warm woolen sweaters, steaming hot chocolate and fresh apple crumble. In Ontario the end of summer is heralded by an eruption of colour—oranges, reds and yellows painted across treetops—and the gabble and squawk of birds as they migrate south. Autumn is a time of agricultural bounty in the province, displayed in farmers’ markets and at roadside stands: MacIntosh, Royal Gala and other tempting apple varieties are ripe for picking. The drama of the season and the cool weather makes this a perfect time for a vigorous hike in the country. In the cities and towns, calendars are bursting with events from film and literary festivals to ghost walks and fall country fairs
This slideshow highlights some of the best leaf-peeping destinations, but it’s far from comprehensive. In the Owen Sound area, for instance, Inglis Falls and Harrison Park offer outstanding views of the hues of fall. South of the Meaford and Thornbury area, the Beaver Valley region showcases fall’s magnificent colourful panoramic vistas. The Hockley Valley region is an excellent destination to capture the changing leaves. In the Algoma region, the Agawa Canyon tour train provides a spectacular show of fall colour. And the Granite Ridge hiking trail in Killarney Park makes an excellent spot to catch the colours of the season.
Still wondering where to go? Consult the handy, interactive Ontario fall colour report tool created by Ontario Parks.

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- In and around St. Jacobs, neatly packed rolls of hay rest in the fields and stacks of fresh corn sell out at roadside stands.
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- In and around St. Jacobs, neatly packed rolls of hay rest in the fields and stacks of fresh corn sell out at roadside stands.

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- Water enthusiasts can view fall's fabulous hues from a canoe on Skeleton Lake in Muskoka.
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- Water enthusiasts can view fall’s fabulous hues from a canoe on Skeleton Lake in Muskoka.

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- In the fall the Bruce Peninsula comes alive with fabulous multi-colour foliage.
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- In the fall the Bruce Peninsula comes alive with fabulous multi-colour foliage.

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- Lion's Head's limestone cliffs take on a whole new character in the fall.
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- Lion’s Head’s limestone cliffs take on a whole new character in the fall.

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- At dusk in Cape Croker, the setting sun spreads colour over the escarpment, matching the muted tones of the treetops.
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- At dusk in Cape Croker, the setting sun spreads colour over the escarpment, matching the muted tones of the treetops.

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- An aerial view of Huntsville in the fall.
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- An aerial view of Huntsville in the fall.

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- The Ottawa cityscape blends into the background as fall flora take centre stage.
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- The Ottawa cityscape blends into the background as fall flora take centre stage.

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- Lake Superior Provincial Park offers outstanding panoramic views of the changing landscape.
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- Lake Superior Provincial Park offers outstanding panoramic views of the changing landscape.

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- Fall's muted palette of burnt orange, russet and golden yellow heralds the coming of winter.
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- Fall’s muted palette of burnt orange, russet and golden yellow heralds the coming of winter.

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- Sample the tastes of the season at fine wineries in Niagara or take a leisurely stroll through the forest.
- The Niagara Region
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- Sample the tastes of the season at fine wineries in Niagara or take a leisurely stroll through the forest.
All photos are courtesy of Ontario Tourism.