Algonquin Park, Ontario - The size, beauty and proximity to Toronto of this 7,725 square kilometre park make it one of the most popular parks in Ontario. The forests, lakes, and rivers that comprise Algonquin Park can only be explored by foot or canoe. The maple trees are at their best at the end of September or early October. The aspens, tamaracks and red oaks reach their peak in the middle or end of October. Consult the Algonquin Fall Color Report for fall colour activity and specific viewing spots.
Agawa Canyon Trip, Ontario - The Algoma Central Railroad/Railway's Agawa Canyon trip, which runs north from Sault Ste Marie in northern Ontario, is another excellent way to see the colours at the end of September / beginning of October. Consult the Weather Network's Fall Colour Reportfor more information on fall foliage in Ontario.
Beaver Valley - Grey County: The area around southern Georgian Bay, about two hours northwest of Toronto, is an excellent choice for an autumn foliage tour. One suggestion is to take County Road 7 south from Meaford, making a stop at Epping for spectacular views of the Niagara Escarpment. Continue south to Kimberley, Eugenia Falls and Flesherton. Returning via Kimberley, go north on County Road 13, following the Beaver River to Thornbury. Grey County Tourism, 1-877-SEE-GREY or http://www.visitgrey.ca/ are useful sources for information on hiking the Bruce Trail, fall events and driving tours.
Elora Gorge and Grand River The Grand River Valley in southwestern Ontario is a spectacular sight in autumn with cascading waterfalls, seven-storey cliffs, pretty towns and villages and dozens of hiking trails. The Elora Gorge and Conservation Area is on the outskirts of the picturesque village of Elora. Drive west on Highway 401 to Highway 6 and drive north past Guelph. To the north of the hamlet of Marden follow County Road 7 to Elora or remain on Highway 6 to Fergus and turn left on to County Road 18 north of the Grand River. Information: 519-846-9742 and www.elora.info/ or www.grandriver.ca/
Fall Festivals and Fairs in Ontario during October: http://www.fallinontario.com/events_2.aspx?nid=4_2 Ontario Fall Colour Report 39th Annual KW OktoberfestKitchener Waterloo, Ontario, October 5-13 http://www.oktoberfest.ca/ For other foliage route ideas in Ontario's Near North visit www.400eleven.com/colour Autumn Cycling Tours around Toronto http://www.tbn.ca/
