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As fall approaches in Ontario, the changing colours of foliage are truly a sight you don’t want to miss.
Credit:Port Cunnington Lodge
These colours are exceptionally breathtaking during late September and October. What better way to fully appreciate this natural scenery than to book a relaxing trip before the holidays?
Check out our list of 15 Getaway ideas in Ontario:
1. Port Cunnington Lodge
Located on the beautiful Lake of Bays and open until mid-October, the Port Cunnington Resort offers a variety of chalets, suites, and cottages that range in size.
Experience a fine dining experience with a view of the lake for breakfast, lunch, or dinner! Guests can choose from various activities such as golfing, canoeing, playing tennis or relaxing by the lake.
As the resort is located only minutes away from Algonquin Park, a fall getaway would be a perfect time for a day hike.
They have discounts and deals for golf and romantic getaways this Fall season.
2025 Packages:
Stay two nights at Port Cunnington Lodge, get the third free, plus free Dorset Lookout pass. Offer ends October 8, 2025.
Where: 1679 Port Cunnington Rd, Dwight
1.800.894.1105 | 705.635.2505
2. Cedar Grove Lodge
Experience the quintessential fall getaway at this Muskoka lakeside log cottage resort located in the famous town of Huntsville. Begin your days with crisp morning walks along country roads and unwind in the afternoon with a good book on the dock under the warm sun of Peninsula Lake. The breathtaking fall colours reflect beautifully off the tranquil waters, perfect for a pre-dinner canoe ride.
The resort is a perfect spot for leaf-peeping, with nearby Algonquin and Arrowhead Parks offering stunning trails and views.
2025
Accommodations include cozy cottages with wood-burning fireplaces, with rates starting at $410 for a 2-night stay. Special rates apply for Thanksgiving and end-of-season weekends. The resort closes from Oct 27-Dec 12, 2025, for its annual shutdown.
Where:
167 Grassmere Resort Rd, Huntsville
Toll Free: 1-800-461-4269
Telephone: (705) 789-4036
3. Pine Vista Resort
Boasting all the amenities one would want at a luxurious lakeside resort, Pine Vista Resort offers fully equipped cottages on Stoney Lake at an affordable price for the entire family.
This resort also offers a variety of weekend packages in the fall, including Thanksgiving Weekend and Fishing and touring packages.
You can also opt for the Girls’ Getaway or Romantic Retreat for two packages.
Enjoy the Haunted Family Ghost Walk, pumpkin carving, apple cider and campfires, or choose from one of the many activities offered, such as kayaking and canoeing, hiking and biking. If relaxation is your goal, check out the indoor hot tub and various recreational equipment, or take a stroll with your camera to capture it all.
Where:
932 Gilchrist Bay RD
Douro-Dummer, ON K0L 2H0
Toll Free: 800-634-2848
Telephone: 705-877-2108
Pine Vista Resort
4. Deerhurst Resort
Combining a love for the beautiful colours of leaves during the fall and hikes, the Deerhurst Resort offers a special fall package that includes accommodation and complimentary snacks for each person. The resort has a fun-filled fall activity guide that includes indoor and outdoor adventures and dining and entertainment options.
For those looking for a relaxing stay filled with golfing and spa treatments, the Deerhurst Resort also offers a discounted fall rate for mid-week stays.
The resort is also a gateway to all of Huntsville’s fall activities in surrounding areas like Oxtongue River – Ragged Falls, Arrowhead Provincial Park, Lion’s Lookout Trail, Dorset Fire Tower and more.
For 2025, Celebrate Muskoka this fall with the Fall Festival Package, featuring autumn displays, pumpkin patches, food trucks, live music, and family fun at Sandhill Nursery (Sept 13–Oct 26, 2025). Then, mark your calendar for Girlfriends Getaway Weekend (Nov 7–9), a Sweet 16 celebration packed with parties, concerts, shopping, and unforgettable memories.
Muskoka Thanksgiving at Deerhurst Resort combines lakeside beauty with outdoor adventures like hiking and ATV experiences.
For a romantic escape, the Muskoka Dreamin’ Romance Package offers lakeside strolls, starlit skies, and Prosecco. Lastly, the Muskoka Bed & Breakfast package provides a cozy and relaxing retreat with essential amenities.
Where:
1235 Deerhurst Drive
Huntsville
1-800-461-4393
5. Fern Resort
The Fern Resort, located in Orillia, offers a fall Thanksgiving package that can be enjoyed by the whole family.
Start the day with a family pumpkin carving contest and show off your talents, and be eligible to win one of the contest categories. Continue the fall fun by baking an apple pie with fresh-picked apples and participating in a pumpkin launch.
End it off with a cruise on Lake Couchiching to embrace the colours of fall and hot apple cider. For a complete list of Thanksgiving activities, be sure to check out their site! In addition, they have Halloween fun packages and mini stays for couples with special fall activities.
2025 Packages:
Ontario’s Lake Country offers Fall Mini Getaways from Sept 7–Nov 28, 2025, with one- to seven-night stays including lakeside cottages, meals, and seasonal activities. Special packages include a Thanksgiving Weekend (Oct 10–13) with festive meals, contests, and family fun; a Not-So-Spooky Halloween (Oct 17–19) featuring costumes, pumpkin carving, and a haunted trail; and a Scrapbooking Weekend (Oct 17–19) with workshops, classes, and creative relaxation. Seniors save 10%, kids stay free.
Where:
4432 Fern Resort Road
Ramara, ON L3V 0Z1
1.833.682.2519
6. Blue Mountain Resort
Blue Mountain Resort needs no introduction and there is no need to describe all the activities available at Blue Mountain, including all the summer activities with the added bonus of a fabulous fall course and a hike along AGORA: Path of Light, light show trail.
The Scandinave Spa is a relaxing escape located in the heart of Blue Mountain.
The Scandinave Spa features Scandinavian baths and hydrotherapy, which are well-known for their relaxing yet invigorating effects – combine this with the changing colours of leaves in your surroundings, and you are bound to be in bliss.
The Scandinave Spa offers incredible fall getaway packages that include one-night accommodation, Swedish massage and access to the baths, and various vouchers that can be used in the vicinity of the Blue Mountain Resort.
2025 Packages offer overnight stays and guaranteed weekday access to the Thermal Journey, starting at different rates depending on the accommodation type.
Prices range from $338 to $623 + HST. Options include the June Motel, Georgian Bay Hotel, and Craigleith Manor B & B among others, each providing unique amenities such as gourmet breakfasts, local wines, and additional leisure activities. Special packages also cater to different tastes, from rustic glamping at Back Forty to luxurious retreats at The Dorchester Hotel, ensuring a rejuvenating escape tailored to individual preferences.
Where:
190 Gord Canning Drive, Blue Mountains
1-833-583-2583
Blue Mountain
7. Heather Lodge
Plan a getaway to this adult-only resort located in Haliburton Highlands. Heather Lodge is a unique and intimate resort with only 12 charmingly appointed studios. It offers three styles of accommodations that combine traditional Canadian Lodge decor with modern conveniences, ensuring a comfortable and relaxing retreat. Each suite features a king-size bed, bar fridge, Keurig coffee maker, satellite TV, bathrobes, and more for total comfort. The resort provides accessible rooms on lower levels with private entrances, catering to various guest needs.
2025
Heather Lodge’s Modified American Plan packages include accommodation, four-course dinners, and hot breakfasts, plus full use of recreational facilities and WiFi for two devices. Rates are based on double occupancy with a two-night minimum, adjusted for longer stays. Gratuities for dining and housekeeping are not included but optional. All 12 rooms feature king beds, air conditioning, and seasonal amenities.
Where:
14483 Highway 35
Minden, Ontario
Resort: 1-800-362-6676
Heather Lodge
8. White Oaks Resort and Spa
This Niagara Falls resort is a perfect fall getaway location for people needing some R&R. The changing autumn leaves provide a stellar backdrop for seeing Niagara Falls.
Experience Niagara-on-the-Lake, Canada’s #1 food and wine destination, by touring local wineries such as Jackson Triggs and Peller Estates. Complete your fall getaway by playing on one of Niagara’s challenging golf courses or by making some time for yourself and booking a spa treatment or package.
2025
The Essential Fall Getaway package includes one-night accommodation, breakfast for two (up to $65), a $25 Outlet Collection Niagara gift card per person, and a bottle of wine in-room. Rates start at $355 weekdays in September–October and $325 in November, with higher weekend and holiday rates. Prices are based on double occupancy and include a facility fee.
Where:
253 Taylor Road SS4
Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario
Resort: 1-800-263-5766
9. Severn Lodge
Fall weather and Muskoka are just two things that go hand in hand. The Severn Lodge is a premier lakeside resort, perfect for a fall getaway with the family.
Located on Muskoka Lake, it offers an all-inclusive list of activities such as horseback riding, golfing, tennis, games rooms and more.
There are various offers for this Thanksgiving weekend, This getaway includes activities for people of all ages, geared specifically for the fall season. Enjoy pumpkin carving, hay rides, a traditional turkey buffet and more.
2025:
The 2-Night Fall Couples Retreat (Sept 1–Oct 7) includes champagne, sweets, waterfront accommodation, meals, and amenities from $284 per adult daily.
The Fall in Love with Muskoka package (Sept 1–Oct 7) features meals, waterfront stays, and activities from $228 per adult daily. The Thanksgiving Weekend Package (Oct 10–13) offers festive meals, activities, and kids’ programs starting at $226 per adult daily.
All packages include meals, accommodations, and access to resort facilities.
Where:
116 Gloucester Trail
Port Severn, Ontario
Phone: 705-756-2722
9. Hockley Valley Resort
Escape to the picturesque Hockley Valley Resort for an unforgettable fall getaway.
Credit: Hockley Valley Resort
This destination offers stunning views of the area’s colourful autumn foliage. The BikeTrails beckon mountain bike enthusiasts with 10.5 kilometres of trails winding through the resort’s hills. The single track cross country trails provide seasoned riders with both a physical and technical challenge, featuring unique design elements like tunnels inspired by mine shafts, scenic Hockley Valley vistas, and diverse terrain.
After your outdoor adventure, unwind at the Hockley Valley Spa, spanning 8000 sq.ft. and offering signature treatments, mindfulness experiences, and local vendors.
Hockey Valley is also home to a scenic 18-hole course designed by Thomas McBroom, which blends natural beauty with challenging golf.
Where:
793522 3rd Line EHS
Mono
Phone: 519-942-0754
10. Viamede Resort
A quick mental recharge may be what you are looking for this fall. The Viamede Resort offers a one-night escape from the city, conveniently located at Stoney Lake, less than a 90-minute drive from the Greater Toronto Area.
The Viamede Resort has plenty of amenities to make your stay as pleasing as possible, including a heated indoor pool and their full recreation program.
If you are planning a Thanksgiving getaway, enjoy the ultimate farm-to-table Thanksgiving dinner, which is sure to re-energize you long after your stay.
Where:
595 Mount Julian-Viamede Road
Woodview
T: 705-654-3344
11. Ogopogo Resort
Nestled in the Haliburton Highlands on Mountain Lake, the Ogopogo Resort is a family-friendly one that offers a memorable environment for your fall getaway.
Take a break from your day-to-day life and enjoy the idyllic scenery by fishing Mountain Lake for trout, accessing the Minden White Water Preserve, or hiking one of the many trails surrounding the resort.
When you’ve had enough of the outdoors, go inside for a spa or esthetic treatment to help you unwind. The fall season is also known for the Artist’s Studio Tour and Hike Haliburton Festival.
Where:
1023 Ogopogo Lane
RR#2 Minden
705-990-1234
12. Ste. Anne’s
Fall weather doesn’t only have to be enjoyed by hiking outdoors – simply changing your scenery can do you a world of good.
Take a fall escape to Grafton, where the Ste. Anne’s spa getaway offers will leave you feeling fresh. There are various options, including cottage-style accommodation, all meals, and seasonal spa treatment (plus more!). During your stay, be sure to explore the beautiful countryside which will have the most vibrant fall colours displayed in October!
2025
The Autumn Glow Overnight Getaway includes spa cottage accommodation, a $150 wellness allowance, afternoon tea, a four-course dinner, breakfast, a three-course lunch, and full use of hydrotherapy pools, saunas, and trails.
The Pumpkin Spice Overnight Getaway, available in September and October, features a Pumpkin Spice Foot Focus treatment or $150 allowance, gourmet meals, spa cottage stays, and unlimited access to restorative amenities.
Where:
1009 Massey Rd, Grafton
Reservations: 1-888-346-6772
Ste. Anne’s Spa
13. Bayview Wildwood Resort
With offerings of cozy waterfront accommodations, fine dining, entertainment and adventurous recreational activities, the Bayview Wildwood Resort is a top destination for your fall getaway.
With your binoculars and camera in hand, take a bike ride or hike a trail and experience the wilderness of the Canadian Shield in a way you never have before. Then, sit back and relax on a boat cruise along the waters of Sparrow Lake.
2025
Bayview Wildwood Resort offers a variety of seasonal getaways. Tuesdays Are Free when booking three nights Sunday–Friday. Weekend Getaways include lakeside stays, meals, programming, and free stays for two children under 12. Special packages feature Romantic All-Inclusive escapes with suites, champagne, and fondue; a Thanksgiving Getaway (Oct 10–13) with festive meals and entertainment; and a family-friendly Halloween Weekend (Oct 31–Nov 2) featuring lantern walks, costume parties, and themed activities.
Where:
1500 Port Stanton Pkwy, Severn Bridge
Toll Free +1-800-461-0243 or local +1-705-689-2338
Bayview Wildwood Resort
14. Footprints Resort
In the heart of the Hastings Highlands, the Footprints Resort is a fall getaway destination that is for adults only. The resort sits on a private lake, ensuring a pristine and natural environment with maximum emphasis on relaxing.
Recreational activities include a hot tub, using non-motorized vehicles on the lake, campfires and barbeques, and musical instruments. Lounge in one of the deckchairs by the lake or float in a daybed.
It is a perfect setting for both couples and adult friends to enjoy.
Where:
Hastings Highlands, just minutes from Bancroft ON on the southern tip of Algonquin Park.
15. Killarney Lodge
Algonquin Park needs no introduction as a fall destination.
Killarney Lodge is open until October 18, 2025 and is a perfect place to stay to enjoy everything that Ontario’s famous park offers.
Enjoy three tasty, fine country cuisines and explore Algonquin’s lakes or trails.
Where:
On Lake of Two Rivers, in the middle of Algonquin Park. Around 30 kms inside the West or East Gate off Highway 60 to the Lodge.
1-866-473-5551
For more fun during Fall:
Take a Fun Fall Colours Train Trip like the Algoma Canyon Train, or go on a Cruise on Ontario Waterways.
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