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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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