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Ontario really knows how to show off this time of year🍂👀

I love exploring here in the fall (it’s my favourite season) And with so many incredible places to explore, my fall bucket list somehow gets longer every year!

Here are 5 places you need to visit this fall!🍁👇

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🍁Awenda Provincial Park, Tiny: Sitting along the shores of Georgian Bay, Awenda has over 2,900 hectares of forest and 31 km of trails to explore. In fall, check out the Wendat Trail around Kettle’s Lake for colourful forest views, or hike the Bluff Trail loop! Make sure to reserve a permit beforehand if visiting on a weekend!

🍁Dorset Lookout Tower, Lake of Bays: One of Ontario’s best fall viewpoints! Climb the 30-metre tower for panoramic views over Lake of Bays and the surrounding forests. If you’re visiting during peak fall colours (Sept. 19–Oct. 25 in 2026 ), advance reservations are required, so make sure to plan ahead! It costs around $19 for one vehicle.

🍁Bruce Peninsula National Park, Tobermory: This is actually my favourite time to visit this area! There’s fewer crowds and the weather is still beautiful! Hike to the Grotto and if you’re brave go for a dip at Indian Head Cove! Head into Tobermory for a more relaxing, quieter experience in town. You still need to make reservations to park at the Grotto (until October 31)

🍁Limberlost Forest & Wildlife Reserve, Huntsville: A hidden gem near Huntsville with 70 km of trails winding through lakes, wetlands and classic Muskoka forest. My favourite hike is the Solitaire Lake Loop, a beautiful trail that takes you around the lake! Admission is also free, making this such a great fall adventure in Muskoka!

🍁Bon Echo, Cloyne: One of Ontario’s most iconic parks, best known for the massive 100-metre-high Mazinaw Rock rising above Mazinaw Lake. In fall, the colourful forest surrounding the lake makes the views even better! Rent kayaks to explore the lake!

Save this for your Ontario fall adventures 🍂 Which of these spots are you adding to your bucket list first?👇

Ontario’s hiking scene deserves WAY more hype👀🥾 Add these 5 trails to your bucket list!👇

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1️⃣Stubb’s Falls, Arrowhead Provincial Park, Huntsville
🥾Length: 2.6km
⛰Elevation: 66m
💪Difficulty: Easy
‼️Tip: Make sure to check out Big Bend Lookout while you’re there too!

2️⃣The Narrows and Beach Trail, Bon Echo Provincial Park, Cloyne
🥾Length: 2.7km
⛰Elevation: 59m
💪Difficulty: Easy
‼️Tip: This park is known for its Mazinaw Rock (massive 100m cliffs) with over 260 red ochre Indigenous pictographs! Rent canoes or kayaks and check them out!

3️⃣Chikanishing Trail, Killarney Provincial Park, Killarney
🥾Length: 2.6km 
⛰Elevation: 50m
💪Difficulty: Moderate
‼️Tip: If you’re visiting in the summer/early fall, bring your bathing suit for a refreshing dip in Georgian Bay!

4️⃣Gut Lake, Grundy Lake Provincial Park
🥾Length: 3.2km
⛰Elevation: 57m
💪Difficulty: Easy
‼️Tip: If you want a little more adventure, check out the jumping rocks!

5️⃣Lakehead Trail, Silent Lake Provincial Park, Bancroft
🥾Length: 6.9km
🏔️Elevation: 178m
💪Difficulty: Moderate
‼️Tip: Rent canoes from the park store to explore the lake while you’re there!

🐶All these hikes are dog friendly but must be on a leash!

What one are you adding to your bucket list first? Let me know in the comments and don’t forget to follow Kathrine Linstrum | Travel | Outdoors | Adventure for more Ontario gems!