Ontario Fall Trip Advisory: Tips for road trips this Fall in Ontario
The 2011 fall season is almost here in Ontario and September and October will be time for a romantic autumn color road trip. September and October fall getaway trips can be the most enjoyable especially over Thanksgiving Day Weekend with the family.
Hike or walk on trails of fall colour
Autumn travel can be a colorful experience. However, sitting in your vehicle for long periods of time is not good for your circulation. Hiking or walking on a trails to see the beautiful fall colours is the best way to exercise. Walk and feel the crunch of fall leaves, explore, bike and play along the way. Bend over and pick up fall leaves and look closely at the colours. Challenge the kids to a scavenger hunt for the best colored maple leaf.
- Explore a roadside attraction with picnic tables beside a river or stream
- Plan to hike a nature trail, take the appropriate shoes, extra pants, hat, sun screen. Hiking Getaway Packages
- Bring your bikes—mountain bikes for off road riding in fall can be refreshing. Mountain Bike Getaway Packages
- Look into public beaches, or lakeside walking trails not too far from the major highways
- Take a camera, extra batteries, extra discs—you don't want to miss the perfect fall color (colour) shot
- Take your binoculars as there are many birding and wildlife viewing opportunities in the fall or simply get a close up on the autumn scenery and
- Bring plastic bags in case you want to take home the perfect fall colours with a maple leaf, or other favorite autumn leaves
- Stop at a travel information centre and make sure you have the local maps to keep you on track during your fall foliage tour
- Take bottles of water to avoid dehydration
- Try some local foods and produce at a farmers' market, or country fair not just fast foods
- For the kids take a football, soccer ball, balls and gloves, butterfly net
- Attend a fall fair or a fall studio tour along your fall drive north
- When travelling with pets who have medical problems or are sensitive to allergies please check in advance local veterinarian services in case of emergency.
- Check the romantic road trip of the week for updates...it may be just what you are looking for.
Fall Colour Routes
Fall Colour 2011 News Ontario Travel North
Fall Colour Cruises Ontario Canada
Enjoy the fall colours from Ontario Lakes and Rivers during the autumn months up to Thanksgiving weekend. Cruises from Port Severn (Trent-Severn Waterway), Midland (Georgian Bay), North Bay (Lake Nipissing) See getaway packages for fall colour cruises
Group of Seven Train Event Follows in Glen Gould's Footsteps
Written by Algoma University
On September 17th and 18th 2011 an intrepid band of forty travelers will set out by rail from Sault Ste Marie on a mission to see first-hand recently discovered Northern Ontario haunts of internationally celebrated Canadian artists. You can join this band of legend-seekers. The Coalition for Algoma Passenger Trains (CAPT) is sponsoring the 4th annual Group of Seven Train Event with One Day and Two Day options. See complete story, arrangements to attend see Group of Seven Train Event
See the latest predictions on fall colour changes and check these links before heading out to find out the latest Ministry of Tourism Fall Colour Reports for North of Toronto, and if you plan on visiting a Provincial Park check out the Fall Parks Report on colour changes. Plan your route with a fall overnight getaway in mind as a day trip to the fall colors will only "leaf" you wanting more fall foliage scenic views.
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