Canada in the Fall Season
If you want to witness Canada’s most beautiful side, the season of autumn is that window which would give you the most gorgeous views of the North American country, with the different shades of orange appearing in the dense forests, which were once coloured in deepest of green just a few months ago.
Tourist Guide to epic Autumn destinations
The months of September and October mark the onset of autumn in Canada, providing relief from the summer heat as the climate becomes cooler with frequent light rains. Autumn is the best time to witness fall foliage in the widespread forests of Canada, with some of the world’s best landscapes in the country and there is not one but many ways of observing this side of nature in this season of joy
Parks in Fall
A country with numerous national parks located around thousands of lakes surrounded by dense forests, Canada is the country which has more views to offer beyond its cities. The eastern side of the country is considered as the best way to witness the autumn colours in all its intensity with leaves going from red to orange and finally disappearing in the winter wind with a yellowish texture.
Predicting the fall foliage timing in a country as large as Canada could be difficult but mostly the months of September witness the onset of autumn in majority provinces, with the provinces of Ontario, Quebec and Maritime provinces being the best places to observe the bright fall colours around the country.
Due to most of the country’s lakes being surrounded by national parks, it becomes a picture of a lifetime to watch the peaceful lakes situated in the middle of red and yellow maple trees, reflecting the red forests in their calm waters.
One of the oldest provincial parks in Canada, the Algonquin National Park located in southeast Ontario has thousands of lakes hidden within its boundaries, hidden forest trails which offer spectacular views in autumn season. Due to the parks' close proximity to the city of Toronto, Algonquin is also one of the most popular parks in the country being home to a variety of wildlife and campsites.
If you are in Ontario region during the Fall, you will not want to miss the largest Oktoberfest in North America Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest, .
A Road to Remember
One of the beautiful ways of observing the fall foliage is a road trip through Niagara Parkway or Niagara Road, which is a scenic road travelling by the Canadian side of the Niagara River. Also known as the Niagara Boulevard, the route goes through Ontario Scenic Highway, and has views of many villages located by the Niagara River before it finally reaches the tourist town of Niagara Falls. The Niagara Parkway is one of the best scenic drivers in Ontario and definitely a trip through the fall forests dressed in beautiful red would be an image to cherish for.
Various other attractions are present along the route including the Whirlpool Rapids which are the natural whirlpools created within Niagara River along the Canada-US border, and other historic attractions in Ontario, including Brock's Monument located in Queenston Heights Park, a landscape city park above the village of Queenston
Via Canada
Agawa Canyon Fall Colours from train tour
The dramatic views of autumn become further enchanting with a view of Canada's landscapes through a train journey. And when talking about a country as large as this one, travelling through train would probably be the first option that would come to mind!
Via Rail, Canada's national train service, offers various tours across Canada, with breathtaking views of the country’s widespread forests and numerous lakes. The train is functional throughout the year offering picturesque vacation in all seasons, including the season of autumn, when the most beautiful colours of forests become visible, appearing more like a soothing winter warmth surrounding the lakes.
Most popular route explored by the train is the Quebec city to Windsor corridor, which is a route through popular cities of Canada including Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal and Quebec City.
A journey through this side of the country would present a blend of urban views amidst beautiful the colours of fall. For more countryside views and dense forests in autumn, various other routes can be opted while exploring places through Via Rail Canada.
Blue Mountains in Autumn
One of the all season destinations located just two hours from the city of Toronto, is the Blue Mountain Village, famous for its Blue Mountain ski resort as a winter destination. Although the natural surroundings and small towns of the area make it a popular place for vacation in all seasons. The Blue Mountains is an independent village located in the province of Ontatrio, with its economy depending majorly on tourism from the popularity of the Blue Mountain ski resort.
In the season of autumn there are numerous ways of spending a good time in the resort village, with light shows and various other activities present at the center of the village, along with offbeat adventure options of exploring the place through its hiking trails and beaches, with a beautiful side of nature in the best time of the year.
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