Fall Hikes-Fall Colours Simcoe County near Barrie

Although a bit early for full fall colours in Simcoe County there are plenty of FREE opportunities to hike on trails located in Simcoe County Forests.  This is a part of a suggested road trip starting in Barrie to experience Rural Ontario Counties-Simcoe & Dufferin.  There is a developed network of trails for snowmobiles (with directions) used by hikers and mountain bikers. This and be accessed behind the Simcoe County Municipal building just west of the Highway 26-Highway 27 North junction reached by Bayfield Street west from Barrie. See Highway 400 North.  Willow creek runs through this section of forest and in a few weeks will be providing some amazing photo opportunities. 

Fall Colours on the Forest Floor.

Some of the best early fall colour photo opportunities exist on the forest floor or along the streams of the area.  The photo below shows a single ray of light shining through the canopy above with the following photo showing  mixing the greens and yellows.

More fall colour routes and road trip Suggestions North of Toronto

Barrie Fall Fair In Cookstown--One of Ontario's Historic Fairs

The Barrie Fall Fair for many signals the kick off to the harvest season, horse shows, and back to school time.  Barrie Fall Fair In Cookstown 2010  for the first time the traditional Barrie Fall Fair will be hosted
at the the Georgian Bay Steam Show Grounds in Cookstown Ontario (County Road 27 & Highway 89).  

The Barrie Fair and Horse Show  is a family focused event targeting families of all ages. The event presents agriculture in an entertaining, educational fashion with farm animals, horse shows, arts & crafts, flowers, fruits & vegetables, grandstand attractions, musical entertainment and a spectacular midway with rides & games.  Shuttle Bus service will run from the Old Barrie Fair Grounds parking lot at Essa Road and Highway 400. Free Parking available.  Barrie Hotels & Accommodation, or Alliston Hotels & Resorts.  Find more inormation on Fall Fairs North of Toronto