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Fall Color Predictions for Ontario 2009

When will the peak fall foliage arrive in 2009? This is often a question we are asked by visitors our website, and the answer can vary depending on the source of the destination, the amount of rain, the first frost, the temperature of nearby bodies of water, and the fullness of the foliage on the trees, and the vertical height of the area above sea level. Predictions are just that---predictions based on forecasts. A little bit of art, and a little bit of science. This year 2009 saw a bit more rain than usual, and the foliage is thick, the leaves are healthy and probably larger leaf size this year than last year. This will make for a one of the more spectacular fall colour and fall foliage season in Ontario. Book your fall getaways early!

Fall Foliage, Fall Colours or Autumn Colors?

What is the difference between fall foliage and fall colours or colors? We are really looking at the perception and familiarity of terms when differentiating between Americans and Canadians. This is especially true when we look at the spelling of color. Another important distinction is the notion of the “Leaf Peeper”, a term describing the tourists that flock to the North East New England area of the U.S. during the fall foliage season. Peepers tend to get arrested in Canada.

The British (English) prefer Autumn, as do many descendents of the United Empire Loyalists. However, Canadians being somewhat different than either the Brits or Yanks know the real “New England” is really Upper Canada, and the Province of Ontario. The dense hardwood forests of Maples, Oaks, and Birch are abundant and display some of the best fall colors and foliage in North America. Many would say the best colours in the world are in Ontario during the autumn season.

 

Fall Colour Drive Routes

Peak Color Season

There are a number of great road trips and fall colour drive tour opportunities in Ontario to provide for an exceptional vacation at the peak of the fall colour season. Trying to determine the peak colour is often elusive, as color changes rely on diminishing sun, and rely on a hard frost to initiate the most spectacular leaf color changes. We recommend a minimum of 2 days with an overnight or weekend stay at the many resorts, inns, hotels, and cottages, north of Toronto. Significant colour changes usually coincide with the official first day of Fall during the third week of September, on the 21, 22, or 23 day.

Ontario’s Fall Classic “The Real Canadian Scenic Drive”

What better location to view the fall colours then between Lakefield north of Peterborough, to Bancroft, Maynooth, Combermere, and Barry’s Bay where you will drive through the hamlet of “Maple Leaf” Ontario. This is one of the historic towns and villages you will drive through on a scenic fall foliage color drive tour north of Toronto.

We recommend a minimum of 2 days with an overnight or weekend stay at the many resorts, inns, hotels, and cottages, north of Toronto.
See the Lakefield to Barry’s Bay Scenic Fall Colour Route.

Maple Syrup and Fall Colors

There are many locations selling Maple Syrup, however it should be noted that Maple Syrup Production takes place in the spring before the leaves are on the maple trees, and not during the fall season.

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Official Road Map of Ontario

The Highway 400 and Highway 11 interchange is the travel gateway to cottage country, Northern Ontario and the major tourism areas north of Toronto. A must stop going North is the Travel and Tourism Information Centre

Fall Colour (color) Photo Gallery

Fall Foliage, Fall Colours or Autumn Colors?

Fall Studio Arts Tours

Fall Pumpkin-Routes

Mysterious Shoe Trees

Ontario Craft Brewery Fall Colour and Tasting Routes

Doors Open Ontario Fall Events

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Ontario Fall Colours Progression Report

Tips for road trips this Fall in Ontario

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View a gallery of the beautiful colours at various properties in Ontario

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