Weekend Fall Colour Report: October Updates north of Toronto GTA

  October Fall Color Report and Updates 2014

Horseshoe Valley Area North of Toronto

Many northern areas are past the peak and have leaf fall taking place. However walks along trails are still showing lots of fall colours on lower branches.
Ministry of Tourism is reporting colour changes across the regions north in Ontario.  See the latest colour changes for these areas:

Central Ontario, 
Ottawa, 
Eastern Ontario, 
South Western Ontario.

• Ontario Valley's near Toronto
• Colour Tours AlgonquinPark
• Colour Tours GeorgianBay
• Colour Tours LakeSimcoe
• Colour Tours  Muskoka
• Colours North East Ontario

Barrie lakeshore trails are inviting

Many of the valleys are still near peak with limited leaf fall.  Pick your favourite region of the Province and pick a fall colour drive for your next road trip.

Ontario resorts, inns, lodges, cottages and hotels are waiting to welcome fall visitors.
Combine your road trip with a walk down a country lane a fall fair, or studio tour

Fall Colours Saving: $100 on Fuel and Fun Attractions this Fall

Fall Colours and Travel Savings North of Toronto GTA

Fall Colours Road Trips North of Toronto GTA

Many 'Ontario Travel North of Toronto' resorts, hotels, inns. lodges, cabins and cottages are participating in the "Fall Fuel and Fun Package" whereby guests who book a two-night package can qualify for a $50 Gas Card and $50 worth of vouchers to use at the participating locations listed below – a $100 total value package to travel this Fall! 

Contact the following participating resorts & Attractions for availability and ask how to participate to take advantage of this special offer!!  See the featured romantic fall colour road trips for ideas.

Ahmic Lake Resort Ahmic Harbour
Algonquin Woods Cottage Resort Emsdale

Bayview Wildwood Resort Severn Bridge
Beauview Cottage Resort Huntsville
Black Lake Cabins Torrance
Blue Spruce Resort Dwight
Bondi Village Resort Dwight 
Cedar Grove Lodge Huntsville
Clevelands House Minett
Clyffe House Cottage Resort Port Sydney
Colonial Bay Cottage Resort Huntsville
Comfort Inn Huntsville
The Couples Resort Whitney
Deerhurst Resort Huntsville
Delawana Inn Honey Harbour 
Foxwood Resort Lake of Bays 
Georgian Bay Airways  Parry Sound
Norsemen Walker Lake Resort Huntsville 
Pow Wow Point Lodge Huntsville
Rocky Crest Golf Resort Mactier
The Rosseau, A JW Marriott Resort & Spa Minett
Sand Lake Cottages & Inn Kearney
Santa’s Village Bracebridge
Santa’s Whispering Pines Campground Bracebridge
Sherwood Inn Port Carling
The SunDog Retreat Parry Sound
Sunny Point Resort Parry Sound
Taboo Resort, Golf and Spa Gravenhurst
Tally Ho Inn Huntsville
Touchstone on Lake Muskoka Bracebridge
Woodland Echoes Resort Magnetawan



Find more information, details and restrictions on the "Fall Fuel and Fun Package"

Ontario Fall Getaways 2012: Updates and News

Fall in Ontario questions?

Get all of your fall questions answered at Fall Vacations North in Ontario.  

Canadian Thanksgiving falls during the peak of the Ontario Fall Colours (colors) season and is the perfect time to take in one of the many fall colour road trip.

Fall studio tours, fall fairs, and detailed information follows:

Fall Getaways & Package Updates

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Fall Colours Saving: $100 on Fuel and Fun Attractions this Fall

Many 'Ontario Travel North of Toronto' resorts, hotels, inns. lodges, cabins and cottages are participating in the "Fall Fuel and Fun Package" whereby guests who book a two-night package can qualify for a $50 Gas Card and $50 worth of vouchers to use at the participating locations listed below – a $100 total value package to travel this Fall! 

Contact the following participating resorts & Attractions for availability and ask how to participate to take advantage of this special offer!!  See the featured romantic fall colour road trips for ideas.

Find more information, details and restrictions on the "Fall Fuel and Fun Package"

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Lodge at Pine Cove Late Summer/Fall Mid-Week Packages

Stay at Lodge at Pine Cove for a romantic late summer or Fall adventure.

Cottages “without” kitchens  - $285/person plus *tax and gratuities

Cottages “with” kitchens - $359.00/person plus *tax and gratuities

Package includes:

Two (2) nights accommodation, our signature hamper breakfast, one **Morning Mist guided trip, one Gourmet Picnic and one Three Course Dinner prepared by our chef.

Dates   Sept  9 - 13; Sept 16 - 20; Sept 23 - 27; Sept 30 - Oct 4; Oct   7 - 11; Oct   14 - 18

Why book - ‘A very romantic setting with gorgeous cottages’ - PLUS a 20% to 30% savings depending on the dates and the cottage booked.

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Severn Lodge -The Fall Great Escape

The Fall Great Escape - $199

Sept 3 - Oct 5 (Mon-Thu) nights

As one of Muskoka's most popular lakeside resorts, we have been providing fun-filled yet relaxing getaways for nearly a century. This packages includes:

• 2 nights accommodation in one of our Deluxe catagory waterfront rooms (upgrade from Standard catagory) 
• 2 country fresh breakfasts
• 1 $25 dinner credit 
• 1 glass of our house wine at dinner
• FREE use of canoes, kayaks, pedal boats, stand-up paddleboards, and mountain bikes. 
• 25% OFF outboard boat & jet-ski rentals.

Rate is per person double occupancy. Tax/Service is extra. Some restrictions may apply. Extra persons beyond 2 persons add $99 Offer may be cancelled at any time prior to making a reservation.

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Cranberry Resort Family Adventure Package

GET OUT AND PLAY! - VISIT SOUTH GEORGIAN BAY Escape to adventure at Cranberry Golf Resort and Scenic Caves Nature Adventures in South Georgian Bay.
Tour amazing caves, cross Ontario’s longest suspension footbridge, and more!
Package includes:

• One night accommodations at Cranberry Golf Resort
• General Admission to the Scenic Caves for 2 Adults and 2 Youth/Children

Based on availability; not to be combined with any other promo
$225 Plus taxes and gratuities
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Fall Fishing Getaway @ West Nipissing Resort

Get away on a 3 day, 2 night fishing trip to West Nipissing Resort and your nights are free. Yes Free!!! In the months of September and October, 2012 rent any fishing boat for 3 days and get a 2 night cottage rental free.
Have your own Boat? No problem. We have a sale for you too. Rent any size cottage for 3 nights and receive the 4th night free.
Offer good for Weekdays and Weekends. Specials can not be used concurrently or during Holidays or Holiday Weekends. Taxes, gasoline are extra. E-mail or call us now. Space is limited.

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Fall Fishing Getaway @ Glen Echo Cottages

Fall Savings of 15% for Midweek Fishing Packages
Come fish beautiful Lake Nipissing at Glen Echo Cottages. We are located on the south shore of Lake Nipissing in the channel to Callander Bay. Glen Echo Cottages offers spacious one, two, three or four bedroom housekeeping cottages with large picture windows with a view.

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Fall Golf Package@Delawana Resort

Enjoy a round of golf at Bonaire Golf Course and stay at the Delawana Inn Resort and spa.
See package details including one free golf lesson, all meals plus wine at dinner.
See Delawana Resort fall golf package details

Ontario Fall Fairs-Fall Colours

Ontario Resorts and resort destinations north of Toronto are providing lots of fall fun and romance.  Fall fairs and exhibitions offer great day trips.   Discover autumn Ontario hiking getaways in cottage country north of Toronto with a weekend mini-vacation or pick your last minute getaways  for a quick road trip north at a resort, inn, cottage, b&b, chalet or  or hotel.   Ontario has many overnight family fun getaway packages and romantic getaway packages  for couples during the fall color season.   Plan your studio tours and  September getaways for  preferred accommodation.  Autumn colours fall road trips are being planned along with the Thanksgiving long holiday weekend. 

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Ontario Resort Travel Destination-Association Picks of the Week

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Featured Ontario Destinations & Travel Tourism Associations

Ontario's Highlands
(http://ontarioshighlands.ca/)
Come to know Ontario’s Highlands! You don't need to travel far from home to experience some of eastern Ontario's most thrilling outdoor activities, breathtaking landscapes and quaint country hamlets. Ontario's Highlands is a region abundant with all these attractions, and is a mere half-hour drive from downtown Ottawa—or 2.5 hours worth of singing to your favourite driving songs along our scenic highways on your way from Toronto. Ask yourself what you're looking for: High-energy adventure? Solace from the city? Time with family & friends? An unforgettable experience you'll never forget? Whatever it is, you'll find it here

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Romantic Getaway of the Week

The Cranberry Resort - Collingwood,  Ontario

The Cranberry Resort - Toast an anniversary, spoil that special someone or celebrate just being together with a romance package that's sure to turn up the heat! Package includes: Two nights hotel accommodation. $100 Dining voucher per couple. Two Le Scandinave passes (http://www.scandinaveblue.com/). Wine and chocolate covered strawberries delievered to your room. Breakfast each morning. Cranberry Activity Dollars (Value of over $330)

See more Ontario Romantic Resort getaways

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Family Getaway of the Week

Hay Lake Lodge & Cottages - Whitney , Ontario

Hay Lake Lodge & Cottages - Your own private log cabin. A deck looking out over the lake. Quiet. Welcome to Hay Lake Lodge and Cottages. Unwind and relax in a truly peaceful setting. Let us bring you breakfast each morning, so you can sit on your porch sipping coffee, enjoying the natural surroundings. Our fully-equipped kitchens allow you to prepare dinner on your schedule, not ours. Come for a getaway, come for a get-together with friends or family. Paddle a canoe or kayak across our lake into Algonquin Park. Bike the old logging roads, or relax with a book. Just 3 1/2 hours from Toronto, on Algonquin Park’s Quiet Side.

See more Ontario Family Resort Getaways

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Fishing Getaways of the Week

West Nipissing Resort - Lavigne, Ontario

West Nipissing Resort - Get away on a 3 day, 2 night fishing trip and your nights are free. Yes Free!!! In the months of May, June, September and October, 2011 rent any fishing boat for 3 days and get a 2 night cottage rental free. Have your own Boat? No problem. We have a sale for you too. Rent any size cottage for 3 nights and receive the 4th night free. Yes Free!!!  Offer good for Weekdays and Weekends. Specials can not be used concurrently or during Holidays or Holiday Weekends. Taxes, gasoline are extra.

See more Ontario Fishing Getaways

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Town, Village & City Getaway of the Week

Westwind Inn On The Lake - Buckhorn, Ontario

Westwind Inn On The Lake - Peaceful, intimate & serene. Discover our spectacular wilderness setting. Cozy log cabin style rooms with fireplace and private balcony, rustic luxury suites, jet tubs for two, great foods, fine wines and genuine service. Enjoy many fun complimentary activities for every season...skis, skates, snowshoes, canoes, kayaks, row boats, pedal boats, trails, bikes, pool and beach. Outdoor hot tub, sauna, games room. So Much to explore, great area golf, snowmobile trails, galleries, trading
posts, artisans, small towns, quaint villages and so much more! Spa services
available by prior reservation

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Spa Getaway of the Week

Nottawasaga Inn Resort - Alliston, Ontario

Nottawasaga Inn Resort - Escape the everyday stresses and experience the ultimate relaxation for the body, mind, and soul with our TGIF Getaway Package.  Choose from aromatherapy massage, therapeutic massage, hot stone massage, and Thai Body Work. Our TGIF package is perfect for those looking for a weekend of relaxation and includes accommodation, country buffet breakfast each morning, gourmet 4-course dinner* one evening, one hour RMT massage one day, complimentary cocktail and appetizer in the Starlite Lounge and gratuities.

See more Ontario Spa Getaways

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Attraction of the Week

Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre - Midland, Ontario

Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre - Wye Marsh offers the opportunity to discover the secrets of a wetland with the assistance of our dynamic naturalist staff. Look for life in thewater during a guided canoe adventure or dip net from accessible boardwalks. You can enjoy the grace of the magnificent Trumpeter Swans, North America's largest waterfowl. Feed chickadees from your hand, spot wetland and woodland birds along easy- access trails and tour the interactive display hall (all handicapped accessible). There
is always something fun and interactive to do in every season; maple syrup
harvest in spring, family programs all summer and many special events
such as Wye Marsh Rhythms Festival in September. In winter the Marsh offers
cross-country skiing on more than 22 km of beautiful groomed and track-set
trails. Join us for a snow shoeing trek on 10KM of picturesque hiking trails.

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Attraction of the Week

Haliburton Forest & Wild Life Reserve - Haliburton, Ontario

Haliburton Forest & Wild Life Reserve - Why not experience the fall colours from above the tree tops.  The Walk in the Clouds, a four hour tour runs until the end of October allowing participants to view the fall colours.  Tours run twice a day for your convenience, accompanied by a complimentary pass to the Wolf Centre. Canopy Tours are $95 per adult and $75 per youth 10-17 plus HST.  Pre-Registration is required.

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Fall Getaways and Fall Colours start in September in Ontario

Fall Family Fun

With the approach of the Civic Holiday Weekend it is time to start thinking about fall destinations for the best leaf color changes.  Cottage country and resort destinations north of Toronto will be peaking from the middle of September through to mid October.  Plan your favourite fall colour route now from a choice of more than 25 suggested fall road trips.  Get the 411 on Ontario fall vacations for family fun  and couples getaway romance.

Photo: Trying to catch butterflies as the colors start to change along the shores of Lake Simcoe Ontario

See more fall foliage and leaf change photos north of Toronto Ontario

Check back for updates on fall getaway packages.

Fall Pumpkin Routes, Colour Road Trips, Fairs, Studio Tours and Thanksgiving Getaways North of Toronto

If you are looking for something to do this Fall with the family, please consider one of these fun activities at locations North of Toronto

Fall Pumpkin routes provide a great outdoor activity for the whole family.

Take the family for a Fall color road trip to view the beautiful scenery.

Enjoy an Ontario Fall Fair day trip that will surely entertain the family.

Fall studio tours provide a chance to see local artists and our natural landscapes.
The Thanksgiving Long Holiday Weekend is a festive Canadian tradition so why not celebrate with the family at one of the resort locations highlighted.

Fall Colour Cruises, Road Trips, Family and Thanksgiving Getaways North of Toronto

Fall Colour Cruises, Road Trips, Family and Thanksgiving Getaways North of Toronto

Photo:  Northland Motel

Family Getaways
Northland Motel

Fall Colour Cruises
Best Western North Bay -Chief Commanda II Boat Cruise
Midland 30,000 Island Boat Cruise - Muskoka Big Chute Cruise


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Barrie Lake Simcoe Fall Colours Sept. 20 2020

Fall Colours are changing along Barrie's Kempenfelt Bay on Lake Simcoe

Plan your fall colours road trip starting in Barrie on the Kempenfelt Bay lake Simcoe Waterfront...walking trails, wildlife flowers and lake cruises.

High Bush Cranberry add a colour contrast with Kempenfelt Bay background along the walking and biking trails

Wildflower trails and gardens offer beautiful lakefront scenery in Barrie.

Kawartha Fall Road Trip--Via Highway 45 from Norland

A favourite stopping point on a fall road trip is one of Ontario's outdoor Wildlife Sanctuary locations that have been set aside by the Federation of Ontario Naturalists.  In the example we see here Altberg Wildlife Sanctuary is one of the largest wetland forests.
At Norland, turn east on Road 45 and continue for approximately 7 km. The property is on the south (right) side of the road just past Woodcock Line and a cleared farm area.  See suggested fall road trip from Orillia to Kinmount Ontario on the Monck Road which is Simcoe Road 45 and becomes Kawartha Road 45. 

Ontario Fall Getaways, Fall Colour Road Trips, Fall Studio Tours and Thanksgiving Weekends North of Toronto

Ontario Fall Has Many Colours

Ontario Fall color road trips and the September Ontario Fall Fair season offer mini-holiday opportunities. Many Canadians will sneak away early for a Fall Colour getaway weekend north in Ontario. Although the official beginning of Autumn is not until the 22nd of September, fall getaways offer long weekend opportunities at exciting Canadian events and festivals including Fall Studio Tours. The next official holiday long weekend is the Canadian Thanksgiving Weekend in October.

Fall Road Trip to Kawartha Lakes

A Friday Sept. 10, 2010 craving for fish'n chips took us to Kinmount Ontario via Highway11 North to Orillia to the Monck Road (County Road 45) to Norland and Kinmount.  See details on  Backroads to Kinmount

Kinmount is a part of the larager community..City of Kawartha Lakes.  Our first stop was at Quaker Oaks for a coffee and muffin, then on to Norland Ontario at the Junction of Highway 35 and County Road 45 to view the changing fall colours along the river....

Only slight color changes along the way with shrubs and brush in bog areas where you see reds and yellows

Kinmount Fish and Chips is located on the main street beside one of the prettiest Canada Post locations.

Fall Colour Road Trip Getaway Ideas for 2010

More than a dozen overnight "Fall Colour" Routes & suggested "Fall Color" fall foliage road trips within 1-7 hours from the junction of Highway 400 & Highway 11 in Barrie, Ontario. Highway 400 splits to the The Highway 11 Way (due north), and The Highway 400 Way (north west).

Additional fall colour road trips can be arrange by our own geographical internal map as you see interesting names and  locations where your can venture into your own unknown territory. Leaf colour changes occur earlier the further north in Ontario one travels.

Fall Fairs are an Ontario Tradition....try to combine a visit to an Ontario Fall Fair with your road trip north.

Studio Tours provide another reason to explore during the fall colour season and provide insight into Ontario's emerging arts and culture in rural areas of Ontario.

Thanksgiving weekend is a peak travel October weekend in Ontario  October getaway packages should be reserved early.

Fall Colours along Lake Simcoe, Kempenfelt Bay.

Photo taken Thursday October 16th, 2008 by r.taylor

Lots of great colours still available north of Toronto!!

See fall colour routes for ideas on your next road trip north.

Check the Ministry of Tourism fall colour report for the current state of leaf change throughout the Province of Ontario