 Algonquin
Park Northern Drive Spring colours (colors) Route
Driving Directions: To catch Algonquin
glory, follow Highways 400 and 11 north to Huntsville, then take Highway
60 east through Dwight and Oxtongue Lake to Algonquin park where there
are many marked nature trails. When leaving the park proceed east on Highway
60 to Whitney. Stay on Highway 60 east to the Barry's Bay and turn right
at Highway 62 and south on Highway 62 to Combermere, Maynooth, Bancroft
, and Highway 28 south to Lakefield and Peterborough.
Places to stay: ALGONQUIN PARK
Bartlett lodge
DWIGHT
At Cooper Lake Cottage,
Algonquin Lakeside Inn,
Blue Spruce Resort,
Bondi Village Cottage Resort,
Corbett Cove Vacation Residences,
Foxwood Resort,
Lakewoods Cottage Resort,
Logging Chain Lodge,
HUNTSVILLE & AREA:
Beauview Cottage Resort,
Blue Water Acres,
Cedar Grove Lodge,
Clyffe House Cottage Resort,
Colonial Bay Cottages,
Comfort Inn,
Deerhurst Resort, Pow Wow Point Lodge,
Norsemen Restaurant & Walker Lake Resort, The, Tally - Ho Inn,
Trillium Resort & Spa,
Tulip Inn
WHITNEY:
Couples Resort, The,
Hay Lake Lodge & Cottages,
Mad Musher, The
OXTONGUE LAKE
Algonquin Lakeside Inn,
Algonquin's Wolf Den Hostel, Cabins and Timber Frame Ski Lodge
BARRY'S BAY
Barry's Bay Cottage Resort,
Barry's Bay Golf Resort,
Camp Bevaline Cottages and Camping,
Chippawa Cottage Resort,
Easy Living Camping and RV Park,
Combermere Lodge,
Spectacle Lake Lodge
LAKEFIELD & AREA:
The Irwin Inn,
Marrick's Landing Cottages,
Pine Vista Resort,
Viamede,
Village Inn, The
Suggested Attractions-Editor's
Pick. Ragged Falls--One of the most scenic waterfalls
sought out by photographers. Just a short hike off highway 60 before Algonquin
Park past Oxtongue Lake-no charge admission.
Canoe Expeditions in Algonquin Park: Wolfden
Expeditions
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 Algonquin
Park Southern Drive Spring colours (colors) Route
Driving Directions: This travel route assumes you are
already in the village of Haliburton Ontario.Haliburton
Village to Bancroft to Haliburton Village Return (all roads are paved):
The colours on the south side of Algonquin and the Haliburton Highlands
are equally as splendid in the Spring and less traveled. Follow Highways
118 East to County Road 4. Turn left on county road 4 to Wilberforce.
At the stop sign turn left at county road 648 and proceed to Harcourt.
Just past Harcourt look for County Road 10 and proceed to Maynooth (this
road runs along the very south side of Algonquin park with access roads
to the Park). Stay on County Road 10 until the stop sign. Turn left and
you will enter Maynooth on Highway 62. Visit several of the funky craft
and antique stores here. Take Highway 62 South to Bancroft (Mineral Capital
of Ontario). Take Highway 28 south and proceed to the village of Paudash.
Turn right on 118 North (west) through Cardiff, Tory Hill, and back to
Haliburton Village. Approximate leisurely driving time with stops (3 hours)
See Haliburton
Spring colour gallery
Places to stay: Haliburton & Area:
Bonnie View Inn,
Cardinal Pines Cottage,
Halimar Resort,
Kashaga Lodges,
Lady Esther Day Spa and Bed and Breakfast,
Pinestone Resort, Conference Centre, Spa & Golf Course,
Sandhaven Cottage,
Sir Sam's Inn and WaterSpa, Purdy:
Blue Moon Retreat
Minden:
Buttermilk Springs Resort,
Heather Lodge,
Oakview Lodge,
Ogopogo Resort,
Ruby's Cottage Resort & B&B,
Sandy Lane Resorts,
Tall Pines Cottages
Bancroft Hotels:
Best Western Sword Motor Inn
Places to Visit:
Haliburton Forest & Wild Life Reserve,
Haliburton School of The Arts,
Sculpture Forest
Outdoor Experiences:
Haliburton Forest & Wild Life Reserve, Sculpture Forest,
Sir Sam's Ski & Bike,
Yours Outdoors
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Barrie
to Horseshoe Valley to Orillia Return to Barrie Spring colours (colors)
Route
 Driving Directions: Spectacular
Colours and views along the Horseshoe Valley Road From Highway 400, Take
Highway 27 North (Bayfield exit) through Barrie to Simcoe Road 22 (The
Horseshoe Valley Road) turn right through Craighurst, Horseshoe Valley,
Coulson, Jarratt to Highway 12. Turn right at Highway 12 and proceed East
to Orillia. Upon leaving Orillia, take Highway 11, South to Barrie.
A delightful surpise for music lovers is the Colours
of Music Festival, returning to Barrie for its fourth season and running
from September 22 for 10 days.
Side Trip to Simcoe
County Eco Farmers Market each Friday until Thanksgiving Weekend.
Places to Stay: Barrie:
Carriage Ridge Resort,
Comfort Inn (Hart Drive),
Georgian Summer Suites , Orillia:
Best Western Couchiching Inn,
Best Western Mariposa Inn & Conference Centre,
Comfort Inn,
Days Inn Orillia,
Econo Lodge Orillia,
Quality Hotel Champlain Hotel Waterfront
Places to Visit:
Hardwood Ski & Bike
Oro
MacLaren Art Centre - Barrie,
Serendipity Princess Cruise,
Snow Valley Resort Limited,
Mount St. Louis - Moonstone
Elmvale Spring Fair Web Site Click Here
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 Barrie
to Orangeville Spring colours (colors) Route
Driving Directions: Take Highway
27 to Highway 26 west to Stayner. A beautiful view of Spring colours is
behind the Simcoe County buildings with extensive trails.***** Proceed
on Highway 26 to Stayner south on County Road 42 which changes to County
Road 18 to Mansfield. Continue south to Highway 89. A nice diversion is
Violet Hill with a stop to Mrs. Mitchell's. Travel east on Highway 89
to Highway 50. Proceed on Highway 50 south to Loretto. Go west again to
Hockley and enjoy the Spring colours. After leaving go west on County
Road 18, south to Mono Mills, and west on Highway 9 to Highway 400.The
Hockley Valley area and the Caledon Region have colours changing daily.A
delightful surpise for music lovers is the Colours
of Music Festival, returning to Barrie for its fourth season and running
from September 22 for 10 days.
Places to Stay: BARRIE
Carriage Ridge Resort - Horseshoe Valley,,
Comfort Inn (Hart Drive),
Georgian Summer Suites, ORANGEVILLE: Caledon:
Millcroft Inn and Spa
Places to Visit:
Hardwood Ski & Bike
Elmvale Spring Fair
Web Site Click Here
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Collingwood Beaver Valley
Spring colours (colors) Route
Driving Directions: Take Highway
400 to Highway 27 north in Barrie. Go north to Highway 26, and proceed
west to Collingwood and Thornbury. Proceed south again on County Road
13 to the Beaver Valley, and then go back north to Meaford, return through
Thornbury and Collingwood.
Places To Stay:
Blue Mountain Chalets,
Blue Mountain Chalets - Villa Rossa,
Blue Mountain Lodges,
Blue Mountain – Collingwood Vacation Rentals for all Seasons (Chateau Ridge Condo), Cranberry Resort, The,
Falls Inn, The - Walter's Falls,
Mountain Springs Resort & Conference Centre,
Pretty River Valley Country Inn,
Scandinave Spa Blue Mountain - Blue Mountain , Tyrolean Village Resorts,
The Westin Trillium House, Blue Mountain
Flesherton:
Cedars of Lake Eugenia Cottage Resort
Places to Visit:
Scenic Caves Nature Adventures
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 Midland-Honey
Harbour-Port Severn Area of Georgian Bay colours (colors) Route
Driving Directions: Take Highway
400 North to 93 northwest to Southern Georgian Bay and the towns of Midland
and Penetanguishene. Combine your Spring drive with a Spring colour cruise
from Midland or Penetanguishene to capture the beauty of the 30,000 Island
Spring colours. A visit to Sainte-Marie Among the Hurons or the Wye Marsh
Wildlife Center is fun for families.***** Take Highway 12 through Midland,
picking up the 400 again north to Muskoka Road 5 to Port Severn &
Honey Harbour. Return via Highway 400.
Places to Stay: MIDLAND & AREA: A Wymbolwood Beach House B & B,
Best Western Highland Inn & Conference Centre,
Comfort Inn,
Little Lake Inn Bed & Breakfast,
PORT SEVERN & HONEY HARBOUR AREA: Delawana Inn Spa & Conference Resort,
Christie's Mill Inn & Spa,
Muskey's Landing,
Rawley Resort & Marina Inc,
Severn Lodge,
Sunnylea Resort
Places to Visit: Hardwood Ski and Bike,
Midland Tours Inc.,
Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre,
Huronia Museum & Huron/Ouendat Village,
Discovery Harbour - Penetanguishene,
Sainte-Marie Among the Hurons, Martyrs' Shrine,
Awenda Provincial Park,
Georgian Bay Islands National Park
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 Haliburton
- Huntsville Spring colours (colors) Route
Driving Directions: Take Highway
11 north to Highway 118 east. Travel east on 118 to Hiwghway 35 and proceed
south on 35 to Minden. Take 121 east to the picturesque village of Haliburton,
then take Highway 118 west from Haliburton Village back to Highway 35.
Proceed north to the village of Dorset, to the Lookout Tower at Dorset.*****
Proceed north on 35 to Dwight and go west on Highway 60 to Huntsville,
return home via Highway 11 from Huntsville..
Places to Stay: HUNTSVILLE & AREA:
Bartlett Lodge,
Beauview Cottage Resort,
Blue Water Acres,
Bondi Village Cottage Resort,
Cedar Grove Lodge,
Clyffe House Cottage Resort,
Colonial Bay Cottages,
Diamond in the Ruff Golf Club,
Deerhurst Resort, Pow Wow Point Lodge,
Norsemen Restaurant & Walker Lake Resort, The, Tally - Ho Inn,
Trillium Resort & Spa,
Tulip Inn,
HALIBURTON & AREA:
Bonnie View Inn,
Buttermilk Springs Resort,
Cardinal Pines Cottage,
Halimar Resort,
Heather Lodge,
Kashaga Lodges,
Lady Esther Day Spa and Bed and Breakfast, Oakview Lodge,
Ogopogo Resort,
Pinestone Resort, Conference Centre, Spa & Golf Course,
Ruby's Cottage Resort & B&B, Sandhaven Cottage,
Sandy Lane Resorts,
Sir Sam's Inn and WaterSpa,
Tall Pines Cottages,
Places to Visit:
Haliburton Forest & Wild Life Reserve
Outdoor Experiences:
Haliburton Forest & Wild Life Reserve,
Sir Sam's Ski & Bike,
Yours Outdoors
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 Lake
of Bays North Muskoka Via Bracebridge, Baysville, Dorset, Dwight, North
Portage, Baysville, Bracebridge Spring colours (colors) Route
Driving Directions: This is a
beautiful trip through the North Muskoka woodlands with excellent lake
views. Take Highway 117 from Bracebridge to Baysville, stay on Hwy 117
to Dorset, turn left on to Highway 35 (look for Dorset Fire Tower). Go
north on Hwy. 35 to Dwight, turn left on Highway 60 going east to Muskoka
County Road 9. Make a left turn on Muskoka Rd. 9 to North Portage. Proceed
along Muskoka road 9 back to Baysville, and east on 117 to Bracebridge.
Places to Stay: Dwight:
At Cooper Lake Cottage,
Algonquin Lakeside Inn,
Blue Spruce Resort,
Bondi Village Cottage Resort,
Corbett Cove Vacation Residences,
Foxwood Resort,
Lakewoods Cottage Resort,
Logging Chain Lodge, Oxtongue: Algonquin Lakeside Inn,
Algonquin's Wolf Den Hostel, Cabins and Timber Frame Ski Lodge
Bracebridge: Touchstone on Lake Muskoka,
Sleep Inn Bracebridge,
Travelodge Bracebridge
Places to See:
Muskoka Wildlife Centre
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 Lake
Simcoe Spring Colours (colors) Circle Tour
Driving Directions: One of the
interesting Spring colour routes close to Toronto is a tour around Lake
Simcoe using a combination of Highway 400, Highway 11, and a number of
side roads that take your through Barrie, Orillia, Lagoon City, Beaverton,
Sutton, Keswick, Holland Landing. This tour route can be started on the
East Side of Lake Simcoe, or the West Side going north.
Places to stay: Barrie:
Carriage Ridge Resort - Horseshoe Valley,
Comfort Inn (Hart Drive),
Georgian Summer Suites, Orillia: Best Western Couchiching Inn, Best Western Mariposa Inn & Conference Centre, Comfort Inn, Days Inn Orillia, Econo Lodge Orillia, Quality Hotel Champlain Hotel Waterfront Sutton: The Briar Resort & Spa
Places to Visit:
MacLaren Art Centre - Barrie
Outdoor Experiences:
Hardwood Ski and Bike
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Lakefield
to Barry’s Bay Spring colours (colors) Bay
Driving Directions: Drive north
from Peterbourgh along the river on county road 23 to Lakefield. Proceed
north from Lakefield on Highway 28. You will start to see the transition
of land forms and colours in the Canadian Shield—more rock, contrasting
evergreens with backdrops of Spring color will provide many photographic
opportunities. Take Highway 28 to Bancroft, and proceed north to Highway
62 and Maynooth. Stay on 62 to Barry’s Bay where you will pass through
the Hamlet of Maple Leaf, and Combermere(watch for scenic lookout sign
just before Combermere.
Interesting Side Trips: Buckhorn, Harcourt.
Places to Stay: LAKEFIELD & AREA:
The Irwin Inn,
Marrick's Landing Cottages,
Pine Vista Resort,
Viamede,
Village Inn, The
BUCKHORN:
Westwind Inn On the Lake
BARRY’S BAY
Barry's Bay Cottage Resort,
Barry's Bay Golf Resort,
Camp Bevaline Cottages and Camping,
Chippawa Cottage Resort,
Combermere Lodge,
Spectacle Lake Lodge
Purdy:
Blue Moon Retreat
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Mostly
Muskoka Spring colours (colors) Route
Driving Directions: Travel
highway 11, north to the towns of Gravenhurst, Bracebridge and Port Sydney,
travel west from 11, accross 141 to Parry Sound, work your way to 169
South to 118 East. Either continue south to Bala on 169 , or go west on
118 to Port Carling for a quick side trip. Return to 169 and proceed south
to Bala. Travel west from Bala on Muskoka Road 38 to Highway 400. Take
Muskoka Road 5 to Honey Harbour to see the Georgian Bay side of Muskoka.
Return to Hihgway 400 south to Barrie.
Places to Stay: BRACEBRIDGE
Touchstone on Lake Muskoka
GRAVENHURST
Club Muskoka,
Eden Place Bed & Breakfast,
Taboo Resort, Golf and Spa
HONEY HARBOUR
Delawana Inn Spa & Conference Resort
MINETT
The Rosseau, A JW Marriott Resort & Spa
PARRY SOUND
Four Winds Cottage Resort,
The SunDog Retreat,
PORT CARLING
Delta Sherwood Inn,
Pier 100 Cottage Resort on Lake Muskoka,
Shamrock Lodge
PORT SEVERN
Christie's Mill Inn & Spa,
Muskey's Landing,
Rawley Resort & Marina Inc,
Severn Lodge,
Sunnylea Resort
SEVERN BRIDGE
Bayview Wildwood Resort
TORRANCE-BALA
Black Lake Cabins,
Clear Lake Village Resort,
Places to Visit
Muskoka Wildlife Centre
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North
Bay to Timmins, Gogama, Sudbury, North Bay Spring Colors (Colours)
A direct drive to Timmins will take you into gold
country, not just because of the Spring colors but as a result of the
gold mining. Allow for an overnight stay to get the most out of the attractions
in the area. Proceed north on Highway 11 from North Bay and travel through
the towns of Martin River, Temagami, New Liskeard, to Matheson. In Matheson
travel west to Timmins on ighway 101. Return to North Bay by travelling
west on Highway 101 to Highway 144. Go south through Gogama to Sudbury,
and east on Highway 17 through Sturgeon Springs to North Bay.
Places to Stay: NORTH BAY & AREA:
Best Western North Bay Hotel and Conference Centre,
Booth Landing Camping & Cottages,
Clarion Resort Pinewood Park,
Comfort Inn - North Bay Airport,
Comfort Inn - North Bay,
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites, Redbridge
Camp Conewango
Crystal Falls:
Okimot Lodge on Tomiko Lake,
Moose Point Cottages,
New Liskeard:
A selection of hotels on-line.
SUDBURY & AREA: Comfort Inn Sudbury,
Comfort Inn Sudbury East,
Moonlight Inn & Suites,
Travelodge Hotel
Gogama:
Green Wilderness Lodge
Lavigne:
Deluxe Camp Cottages,
West Nipissing Resort
Timmins:
Cedar Meadows Resort & Spa,
A selection of hotels on-line
Foleyet:
Red Pine Lodge
Places to See:
Shania Twain Centre, Timmins Underground Gold Mine Tour
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 North
Bay - Sudbury Spring Route colours (colors)
Driving Directions: Take Highway
11 north through Huntsville, Burks Falls (side trip to Magnetawan), Sundridge,
South River, Trout Creek (side trip to Port Loring) Powassan, Callander,
to North Bay. Go west on Highway 17 to Sudbury through to Sturgeon Springs
West Nippising (side trip to Lavigne, Chrystal Springs), to Sudbury. Return
on Highway 69 south through French River, Pointe au Baril, and Parry Sound
(side trip to Ahmic Harbour). Continue South on Highway 69 to Highway
400.
Places to Stay: NORTH BAY & AREA:
Best Western North Bay Hotel and Conference Centre,
Booth Landing Camping & Cottages,
Clarion Resort Pinewood Park,
Comfort Inn - North Bay Airport,
Comfort Inn - North Bay,
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites, Redbridge
Camp Conewango
Kearney:
Sand Lake Cottages & Inn,
Lavigne:
Deluxe Camp Cottages,
West Nipissing Resort,
PARRY SOUND
Four Winds Cottage Resort,
The SunDog Retreat, SUDBURY & AREA: Comfort Inn Sudbury,
Comfort Inn Sudbury East,
Moonlight Inn & Suites, Crystal Springs:
Okimot Lodge on Tomiko Lake,
Moose Point Cottages,
Magnetawan:
Ahmic Lake Resort - Ahmic Harbour,
Quiet Bay Log Motel & Café,
Ahmic Lake Woodland Echoes Resort,
Port Loring/Arnstein: Tornado's Canadian Resorts Inc,
Places to Visit:
Science North & Dynamic Earth
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Old
Fort Road Spring Tour To Midland Ontario colours (colors)*
Driving Directions: This route
will take you past Simcoe County Forests, rolling rural country side,
vistas of hills with spectacular Spring colours, antique shops, farms
with fresh farm eggs and honey for sale, through the charming villages
of Wyebridge, Hillsdale and Waverly in the heart of Simcoe County. Detailed
Spring Foliage touring route with mileage, places to see and suggested
links to overnight accommodation stops. Detailed
route directions on the back roads to Midland Ontario.
Places to Stay: MIDLAND & AREA:
A Wymbolwood Beach House B & B,
Best Western Highland Inn & Conference Centre,
Comfort Inn,
Little Lake Inn Bed & Breakfast
Places to Visit:
Midland Tours Inc.,
Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre,
Sainte-Marie Among the Hurons,
Martyrs' Shrine,
Huronia Museum and Ouendat Village
Side Trips:
Midland to Discovery Harbour on Georgian Bay,
Midland to Awenda Provincial Park on Georgian Bay.
More Area Information:
Midland,
Penetanguishene,
Georgian Bay Eco Museum
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 Peterborough
- Kawarthas Spring Route colours (colors)
Driving Directions: Take Highway
11 north to Highway 12 Orillia. Follow the signs toward Casino Rama and
turn left at the Rama Road and follow the Rama Road to the first stop
lights or County Road 45 Monck Road--turn right and proceed east to Norland.
Watch for the Quaker Oats Farm. A
stop here to see the animals is fun for the family. The fruit tarts are
out of this world.***** Proceed east to Norland and turn right at Highway
35 and proceed south to County Road 8 and turn left to Fenlon Springs.
Proceed to Bobcaygeon, take County Road 36 to Noggies Creek, to County
Road 507 and proceed to Buckhorn. Proceed south on County Road 23 towards
Lakefield and Peterborough.
Places to Stay: PETERBOROUGH & AREA:
The Irwin Inn,
Marrick's Landing Cottages,
Pine Vista Resort,
Viamede,
Village Inn, The
BUCKHORN: Westwind Inn On the Lake,
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Sault
Ste. Marie Spring Route colours (colors)
Driving Directions: Proceed to
Sudbury via Highway 400 and 69 north to the Highway 17 Trans Canada. Proceed
to Sault Ste. Marie through Blind River. Return on the same route or travel
through Sudbury on Highway 17 to North Bay and south on Highway 11.
Places to Stay: Sault Ste. Marie:
North to Adventure - Mar Mac Lodge, Lodge Eighty Eight, White River Air, White River Outfitters, Blind River: Birch Lodge Crystal Fallls Okimot Lodge on Tomiko Lake,
Moose Point Cottages
Lavigne:
Deluxe Camp Cottages,
West Nipissing Resort
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