Cape Breton Island 
Grab a pumpkin-spiced latte and get ready for the ultimate fall day of leaf peaking when you travel throughout this gorgeous province.
From the top of the majestic mountains to the low-lying tree-covered valleys, Nova Scotia is home to breathtaking fall colours. Get together with family and friends and check out the 25 best places to see fall colours below.
Freshwater Lake Look-Off Trail
One of the shorter hikes on the Cabot Trail rewards those who complete the steep trek with stunningly beautiful views of Ingonish Beach, Middle Head, Cape Smokey, and Freshwater.
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Skyline Trail
The Skyline Trail is the Cabot Trail most hiked trail and for a very good reason. The trail follows the cliffs that will take you around the rugged coast, past fields and colourful forests. The trail is looped and takes between 2 to 3 hours to complete. It is suitable for all skill levels.
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Beulach Ban Falls
Nestled in the mountains at the top of the Cape Breton Highlands National Park is a waterfall covered in autumn colours. You can easily drive up to the lookout to check out this magical waterfall. The Aspy Trail is right next to the falls if you are feeling up to a hike.
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Mica Hill Trail
The trail starts covered by an Acadian forest painted in fall colours. Mica Hill Trail continues to a windswept plateau where you are rewarded with awesome views of the red taiga, the mountains, and the small coastal villages in the distance. The trail ends with breathtaking outcrops of mica and quartz that sparkle under sunlight.
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Glenora Distillery
Sample North America’s first single malt whiskey surrounded by fall colours. The Glenora Distillery and Inn are located at the foot of the highlands mountain range. This is the perfect place to stop for the night and spend the next day and evening exploring the autumn landscapes.
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Grand Pre
The drive from the Grand Pre exit on Highway 101 to Wolfville is one of the best and easiest to reach drives in the Annapolis Valley for taking in the beautiful fall colours. The Just Us! Coffee Roasters has the best fall-themed drinks and snacks, plus a scenic garden surrounded by trees to stretch your legs in. There is also Tangled Gardens and Grand Pre winery on the route into Wolfville.
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Blomidon Look Off
There is no hiking needed to reach this spectacular look-off. It is also known as the Canning Look Off, which is at the top of North Mountain. From the look-off, you have an incredible panoramic view of fall forest, farmland, the Minas Basin, and the Bay of Fundy. Make sure to go to the look-off on a clear day since you can see five counties at the same time.
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Miners Marsh
Located near Downtown Kentville is Miners Marsh. During the fall, the pond is a stop for seasonal birds including Canadian Geese and ducks. The trail is often coated in a carpet of red, orange and yellow leaves as they fall from the trees.
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Kejimkujik National Park
Keji is most known to be a summer ‘must visit’ place, so it should also be known as a ‘must visit’ fall stop. The thousands of trees turn the iconic fall shades and cover the underground in a blanket of crisp leaves. Spend the day hiking or biking around the park to fully experience the fall colours.
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Rum Runners Trail
Connecting Halifax to Lunenburg, the Rum Runners Trail is made up of seven sections that will take through forests and by bays, rivers, and lakes. The best way to explore the trail is by bike, but you can hike or ride an ATV on most trails.
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Harvest Moon Trailway
Connecting the Grand-Pre National Historic Site to the Fort-Anne National Historic Site, this trail runs through most of the Annapolis Valley. As you travel along the Harvest Moon Trailway, you have the chance to see the spectacular fall colours up close along with apple orchards and farmers fields. The trail even has pieces that go through Wolfville, Kentville, and Berwick.
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Chain of Lakes Trail
September and October are the best time to explore Halifax’s longest paved trail. You can walk, jog, bike or even rollerblade along this pretty tree-lined path way. The trail will take you past five different lakes, each with a look-off offering beautiful views of the city adorned with gorgeous fall colors.
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Sir Sanford Fleming Park
Sir Sanford Fleming Park turns into a gorgeous autumn delight when the temperature cools off. The southwest corner of the park is the best place to see the fall colours because there are sugar and red maples reflected by the Frog Pond.
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Shubie Park
One of Dartmouth’s largest parks is home to huge maple, oak and birch trees turning colours with evergreens speckled throughout it. Shubie Park is extremely popular year-round since it is a dog-friendly park. It is also easy to reach using Halifax Transit.
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Halifax Public Gardens
Even in the heart of Downtown Halifax, there is a space that becomes a spectacular fall wonderland for visitors to enjoy. While the flowers in the gardens are losing their colours, the leaves add warm, vibrant colours back to the grounds at the Halifax Public Gardens.
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Cape Split Provincial Park Reserve
Hiking Cape Split in the fall offers both breathtaking views of the Bay of Fundy and throughout the majestic old-growth and coastal conifer forests. The long hike is very rewarding for those who complete the moderately challenging round trip.
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Wentworth Look Off
Wentworth Mountain is not only for skiing, snowboarding, and winter fun. During the fall, you can hike to the top to see all the glorious fall colors of the beautiful Wentworth Valley. If you like, you can skip the hiking on weekends from late September to mid-October because the chairlift ride is open.
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Lunenburg
This cute seaside town becomes covered in bright red, vibrant yellows, and crisp oranges in the fall. Grab a warm drink at one of the lovely cafes and explore Old Town Lunenburg without having to avoid the large crowds of summer.
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On Tree
Have an awesome time when you zip around the forest at On Tree and take in the breathtaking views of the ground covered in beautiful multi-colored leaves. Take your pick from the 16 courses to take in the beautiful fall colors and have fun climbing and zipping around while you enjoy the crisp fall mountain views.
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370 Ski Martock Rd, Windsor
Oaklawn Farm Zoo
Many animals at the Oaklawn Farm Zoo prefer the cooler temperatures of fall, so it is a great time to spend a day at the zoo. The forest in and around the zoo turns into lovely fall colors and offers a gorgeous and unique backdrop for the animals who live there, like the big cats and the zebras.
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Margaree River
While most people see the stunning fall colors of the Cape Breton Highlands by land, the Margaree River allows you to see the mountains and forests from basically sea level. You can see the fantastic fall foliage when you paddle up or tube down the river.
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Celtic Shores Coastal Trail
Get out your bicycle and your helmet this fall for amazing views of fall colours and the sea. The Celtic Shores Coastal Trail stretches from Port Hasting to Inverness and connects to the Trans Canada Trail. This wonderfully flat, well-maintained trail passes through the huge forest, over bridges, and past pretty sandy beaches.
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Victoria Park
Just minutes from Downtown Truro is a leaf peepers dream. This well-known over 130-year-old park is home to a forest containing 250-year-old Eastern Hemlocks. There are two waterfalls in the park that become very colourful during the autumn months. Can you climb the 175 steps to reach the top of Jacob’s Ladder?
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29 Park Rd, Truro
Noggins Corner Farm Market
Go apple picking, pick up a pumpkin, take a wagon ride and leaf peek all at the same time at Noggins. The wagon rides take you through the forests to the apple orchard where you can pick from a huge variety of apples. Just a short drive from Wolfville and Highway 101, Noggins Corner Farm Market is an iconic fall spot in the Annapolis Valley.
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Hemlock Ravine Park
What is more romantic than walking through a forest and around a heart shaped pond with your loved on? Hemlock Ravine Park is the perfect place for an outdoor fall date, so pack a picnic and head out on a gorgeous fall day.
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