Take in Canada’s fall colours with this guide to some fabulous True North foliage spots, along with links for information on any precautions in place due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

 

1. Prince Edward Island

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Always popular as a summer destination, visitors are discovering the beauty of Prince Edward Island in the fall. The warm waters of the Gulf of St. Lawrence and the Northumberland Strait moderate PEI’s climate, creating one of the longest fall foliage periods in northeastern North America. On Island hills and ridges, sugar maple leaves turn bright apricot-orange, mixing with the scarlet-reds of red maple, cherry and sumac and the vibrant yellows of poplar, beech and birch.

Whether it’s hiking or biking or simply meandering along the shore, PEI offers tremendous fall foliage from mid-September until late October. To learn more, go the PEI Fall Foliage Website.

 

2. The Laurentian Mountains, Quebec

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Take in the dazzling display of Quebec’s sugar maple trees, provincial yellow birch and American beech. In fact, the Laurentian Mountains are known as one of the most beautiful fall foliage spots in North America. Visit Quebec’s official tourism website for details.

 

3. The Cabot Trail, Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia

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Considered one of the world’s most beautiful drives, the Cabot Trail winds around Cape Breton’s northern shore. Colours typically reach their peak the first or second week of October. For more, visit the Cape Breton Highlands National Park or for a full list of things to do in Nova Scotia, including any restrictions due to the global pandemic, go here

 

4. Fundy Coastal Drive, New Brunswick

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Beyond its spectacular fall colours, New Brunswick offers a cultural “joie de vivre” with its many beautiful beaches, road trips and experiences. The spectacular Fundy Coastal drive offers some of the highest tides in the world. For more about New Brunswick in the fall, go here.

 

5. The Bruce Peninsula, Ontario

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Colour seekers will not be disappointed by Ontario’s Bruce Peninsula, located in the heart of a World Biosphere Reserve. The massive, rugged cliffs overhanging the clear waters of Georgian Bay are inhabited by thousand year old cedar trees. The park features habitats from rare alvars to dense forests and clean lakes. Colours typically reach their peak in early October.

 

6. Niagara Parkway, Ontario

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Take a fabulous fall drive on the historic Niagara Parkway as it follows the winding curves of the Niagara River. Along the way you may want to stop at the quaint town of Niagara-on-the-Lake or take a bit of refreshment in Ontario’s wine country.

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