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Many will know already to head to Algonquin Provincial Park for the best views of Ontario’s fall colours. And this is because the views around the park’s lakes and trails are nearly mesmerizing.
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And while this is a great place to find the fall foliage, there are dozens more parks and forests to explore around Ontario.
Ontario’s fall scenery offers varied views, from north to south, east to west, and between the Great Lakes. The trees are mature and varied! In most locations, the colours will span all fall hues like gold or yellow, orange, red, and each shade in between.
There is Algonquin, and then there are these additional Ontario Parks for beautiful fall scenery!
Check the Ontario Parks Leaf Colour Report before you head out.
Arrowhead Provincial Park
See the fall colours of Arrowhead Provincial Park by bike, paddle, motorized boat, on foot, or from your campsite.
Those visiting for a day trip can take advantage of four shorter trails and one longer hiking trail for taking in the birds, larger wildlife, and scenery.
The longer Beaver Meadow trail is 7km in total and is the best of the trails for birding as it encompasses a beaver pond. The other shorter trails lead across meadows, through forests, around abandoned homesteads, and to the park’s waterfall. The famous Big Bend Lookout provides a fabulous lookout with Big East River in the foreground.
The park’s main lakes, Mayflower and Arrowhead, both permit motorized or nonmotorized boating, with paddle rentals available at the park store.
The camping at Arrowhead is year-round with options for tents, RVs/trailers, and the rustic cabin rentals.
When: open year-round
Where: 130 km north of Barrie/122 km south of North Bay, and 7 km from downtown Huntsville.
Awenda Provincial Park
The bright fall colours of Awenda Provincial Park begin right as you drive in on Awenda Park Road. The road leads through a tunnel of trees that turn from green to gold and yellow until late into the fall.
And while much of Awenda covers Georgian Bay shoreline, there are many inland areas with just as pretty fall scenery as the Huron shores.
The park’s Wendat Trail loops around Kettle’s Lake for 5km total and offers wetland views with birds migrating for the fall, and stunning foliage. It is also possible to loop Kettle’s Lake on a canoe or kayak for more great views. The Beach Trail is perfect for easier walks and the fall scenery set against the Georgian Bay. Beaver Pond Trail provides barrier-free access and gorgeous fall colour views.
The accommodations here are just as unique as the views with the regular car camping sites, plus a stone cottage rental. The stone cottage is waterfront with furniture, electricity, and propane heat.
When: day use year-round; camping May 9, 2025 to October 14, 2025
Where: 60km northeast of Barrie in the Township of Tiny
Bonnechere Provincial Park
Enjoy a relaxing picnic on the shores of Bonnechere Provincial Park’s Round Lake. The lake is surrounded by an array of mature tree species to create a colourful fall picnic backdrop. However, those looking for a little adventure with their fall colour hunting will find it at Bonnechere.
The park surrounds the Bonnechere River as it empties into Round Lake, a river perfect for paddles under the trees. The river’s oxbows will offer excellent wildlife viewing opportunities. The park is also home to a large trail system that brings you through Walks of the Little Bonnechere River with historical and interpretive information along the route.
When: camping and day use May 9, 2025 to October 19, 2025
Where: 185km east of Ottawa in Renfrew County
Charleston Lake Provincial Park
Among the best fall colour hikes at Charleston Lake Provincial Park are a shorter barrier-free trail, and a longer, more challenging 10km loop.
Use the Quiddity Trail for a barrier-free hike onto the wetland boardwalk which leads to excellent viewing areas of the park. The longer hike, Tallow Rock Bay Trail, follows the shores of Running’s Bay and loops around the park’s smaller ponds.
There are picnic areas and lookout point along this longer hike. Charleston Lake’s unique shoreline scenery is also incredible to behold by boat, with canoe/kayak launches on Running’s Bay, and a motorized boat launch on Boathouse Cove.
The trails and waterways are great on a day trip, but this large park has a lot to offer a fall experience including a place to stay.
Campsites for tents and trailers/RVs are available through fall, as well as rustic cabin rentals.
When: camping and day use May 9, 2025 to October 14, 2025
Where: 30km north of Gananoque in Leeds and Grenville
Earl Rowe Provincial Park
The major benefit of fall colour viewing with Earl Rowe Provincial Park is the park’s proximity to so many major centres in southwestern Ontario.
Make it a day trip for fall colour hikes, bike rides, or paddles; or make it an overnight trip and camp under the mature trees and fall foliage. Take in a view of the treetops across the park with the Lookout Trail, a moderate 4km hike with a gradual climb.
The Rainbow Run Trail is an 11km route option and loop around more incredible foliage and autumn scenery. And as it runs around the campgrounds, there are opportunities to cut this hike a little shorter.
Paddling is also permitted on Earl Rowe Lake with rentals available from the park store.
When: day use year-round; camping May 9, 2025 to October 14, 2025
Where: 75-90km northwest of Toronto and beside New Tecumseth
Forks of the Credit Provincial Park
There are a few different activities to enjoy while also enjoying the beautiful fall scenery around Forks of the Credit Provincial Park.
The park’s trails are open to hiking, cycling, and in some locations, equestrian use. The trails follow the banks of the Credit River, lead to sweeping lookouts, and loop around Kettle Lake. Some of the area’s major trails make their way through the park including the Trans Canada and Bruce Trails.
This section of the Bruce Trail will lead to a rushing waterfall over manmade ruins, and through a fall woodland paradise.
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When: day use open year-round
Where: 55-70km northwest of Toronto; 15km southeast of Orangeville
Frontenac Provincial Park
This incredibly large wilderness area in eastern Ontario is in a convenient location being central to all the big cities.
Frontenac Provincial Park is on the edge of the Canadian Shield and St. Lawrence Forest region with over 100km of hiking trails to explore.
Some of the best among those for fall foliage in Frontenac include the Doe Lake loop (3km), or the Cedar Lake Loop (14km).
There are even more route options for those looking to paddle their way around Frontenac with Salmon Lake and Otter Lake as two popular launch locations.
When: backcountry camping and day use open year-round
Where: 40km north of Kingston
Grundy Lake Provincial Park
One of the best ways to appreciate the warm hues of fall around Grundy Lake Provincial Park is with a paddle! Grundy Lake sits amongst many other smaller lakes and ponds to create a variety of canoe routes throughout the park.
For those looking for a hike or bike ride opportunity, the park offers the Pakeshkag Lake Trail at 10.4km out-and-back. The trail leads to a lookout area and picnic site.
For a shorter or simpler trek, follow the Beaver Dams Trail to get views of the fall colours, and possibly the park’s wildlife.
Campers can enjoy the shade of the park’s large trees over the sites, the option for rustic cabin rentals, and some of Ontario’s best stargazing opportunities.
When: camping and day use May 9, 2025 to October 14, 2025
Where: 86km south of Sudbury on Highway ON-69
Kakabeka Falls Provincial Park
The dense and lush forests of western Ontario are filled with many features that add to the area’s fall beauty. This includes rivers, streams, lakes, ponds, and waterfalls like Kakabeka Falls.
The waterfall and surrounding Provincial Park are a short drive from Thunder Bay and offer added beauty to already colourful vista of the Kaministiquia River. View Kakabeka Falls from above using the Boardwalk Trail and bridge over the river.
Use the Village Trail to access viewing platforms at overlooking the bottom of the falls. Additionally, there is a 2.5km loop to the Little Falls. These trails are lined with every autumn colour and shade imaginable, and home to a variety of songbird species.
Boardwalk Trail and Mountain Portage Trail are wheelchair accessible.
Campers can take advantage of riverside sites for tents and trailers/RVs.
When: day use year-round; camping May 9, 2025 to October 14, 2025
Where: 30km west of Thunder Bay on Highway ON-17/11, or Oliver Road
Killarney Provincial Park
This expansive park on the north shores of the Georgian Bay has a great variety of fall scenery to offer backcountry campers, car campers, and day use visitors.
Killarney Provincial Park is large enough that campers can choose between dozens of backcountry locations, or the comfort of the serviced campgrounds which also offer rustic cabins.
The fall foliage around Killarney is easily appreciated on the shorter hikes like Granite Ridge or Chikanishing Trails. Take the challenge of the 6km Crack Trail to get the best views of the park!
Exploring Killarney’s autumn scenery is also stunning by canoe or kayak! This massive stretch of wilderness has over 50 lakes, and simple day trip routes.
When: open year-round
Where: 90 minutes from Sudbury
Lake St. Peter Provincial Park
This smaller, hidden gem of a park south of Algonquin offers all the same great autumn colours as the larger park to the north, but way fewer crowds!
Lake St. Peter Provincial Park has an awesome lookout trail at 2.5km with a viewing area that looks out over the various shades of fall foliage.
Closer up views of the wildlife and forests are available from the water, too, with canoe and kayak rentals available from the park office.
Campers can choose between completed shaded sites, or those closer to the waterfront.
When: camping and day use May 9, 2025 to October 14, 2025
Where: 32 km for Bancroft, 230km west of Ottawa
Lake Superior Provincial Park
The diverse scenery of Lake Superior Provincial Park comes to life during the fall months. And there are many ways for visitors to take in these beautiful lakeside views.
The views begin right on the drive in and along the Trans Canada Highway, and only get better the further you get into the park.
Enjoy quintessential fall views of maple and birch-dotted forests from the Towab Trail (difficult), or the Crescent Lake Trail (easy).
The large park has dozens more trails from which to choose for a fall colour hike! For a moderate hike with incredible views over the treetops and Lake Superior, take on the 10km Awausee Loop.
When: day use open until October 19; camping open until October 26
Where: 38km south of Wawa on the Trans Canada Highway
Lion’s Head Provincial Park
The Bruce Peninsula on Lake Huron has stunning scenery no matter the season. And during the fall, these blue waters and dark grey cliffs are set off by the contrast of the surrounding fall colours.
Visit Lion’s Head Provincial Park on the Peninsula and Georgian Bay to a great glimpse into this scenery.
The park is a day use area only with a handful of trails which loop around the forested edges of the escarpment. Follow the main trail to the Lion’s Head Lookout for the best views.
When: year-round
Where: 80 kilometres north of Owen Sound
Mark S. Burnham Provincial Park
The day use area at Mark S. Burnham Provincial Park may be one of the most scenic fall picnic locations in the province.
The park is made up of old growth hardwood trees with fall colours from maple, beech, elm, or hemlock trees.
A short 1.5km loop takes hikers and picnickers on an equally scenic trail through these old-growth trees and their bright colours.
When: day use open May 2, 2025 to November 9, 2025
Where: east side of Peterborough on Highway ON-7
Mikisew Provincial Park
No matter where you go within Mikisew Provincial Park, there will be a great array of fall colours to take in from the varied foliage and tree types. This lush, forested part of Ontario’s Nipissing region offers views of colours from mixed hardwoods to create ever fall colour imaginable.
Use the park’s Beaver Meadow or Maple Canyon trails for the best of Ontario’s fall colour hikes. Or see it all from the water and make a paddle loop around Eagle Lake and its small island.
Camping under the colours of these mature trees is also available until October, with group sites also open!
When: day use and camping open until October 14, 2025
Where: 75km south of North Bay on Highway ON-11
Mono Cliffs Provincial Park
Cycle or hike your way through Mono Cliffs Provincial Park and uncover some of Ontario’s best trails for fall colours.
The Cliff-Top Side Trail has the best views of the bright golds and yellows around the park and is open to hikers or cyclists.
This is one of Ontario’s busier parks during the fall, and reservations are required to use the trails.
When: day use open year-round
Where: 75-95km northwest of Toronto
Murphy’s Point Provincial Park
Big Rideau Lake is part of the larger Rideau waterway and river, with Murphy’s Point Provincial Park and the centre of the lush river valley.
The park offers trails through the valley, around abandoned farmstead and mica mine, and through mature sugar maples.
Enjoy paddling within the park to get more of the fall colours with a 6km loop around Big Rideau Lake, or along the Rideau Canal for more experienced paddlers.
Campers can take a few days to enjoy the fall colours from regular sites, rustic cabins, or canvas walled tents.
When: day use and camping open until October 14, 2025
Where: 110km southwest of Ottawa
Oxtongue River-Ragged Falls Provincial Park
Skip the crowds of Algonquin Provincial Park or stop by this picnic site on your way into Algonquin.
Oxtongue River-Ragged Falls Provincial Park is on the southern boundary of Algonquin and offers a great picnic area or spot to stretch your legs.
This is one of the easiest to access waterfalls in the area and only requires a short walk to reach views of the waterfall surrounded by reds, yellows, and golds from the surrounding forests.
When: day use open until October 19, 2025
Where: at the Algonquin Provincial Park West Gate on Highway ON-60
Ouimet Canyon Provincial Park
This northwestern Ontario Park, offers breathtaking panoramic views of a wide, dramatic gorge with towering cliffs that descend 100 meters to the canyon floor.
The park features a 1.7-kilometer loop trail, which leads to viewing platforms , one which is barrier free offering uninterrupted vistas of the rugged canyon.
When: day use open until October 15, 2025
Where: 75 minutes south of Thunder Bay.
Pinery Provincial Park
No matter when you go, Pinery Provincial Park has tons of reasons to visit on weekends or full weeks. Open all year, this park boasts a wide range of biodiversity which helps to create some of the incredible scenery for the autumn months.
Within the park are blooming fall wildflowers, and hues of orange and rust. These all lay in beautiful contrast with the blue waters of Lake Huron.
The Lookout, Cedar, and Carolinian Trails all offer great fall colour viewing opportunities and fall bird viewing or nature photography.
When: camping and day use open year-round
Where: south of Grand Bend on Highway ON-21
Restoule Provincial Park
One thing which helps with the abundance of fall colours around Ontario is the abundance of deciduous trees and forests.
Restoule Provincial Park, in north-central Ontario, is one of the best displays of these trees and their fall colours.
Restoule is north of the Algonquin area and on the south side of Lake Nipissing, among several lakes and rivers. Restoule River and Lake are central to the park, with the river valley enhancing the fall scenery. The Fire Tower Trail (4.1km) is hands-down the best way to get sweeping views of these deciduous trees in all their autumnal glory.
Fire Tower Trail
When: day use and camping open until October 14
Where: 75km southwest of North Bay
Rondeau Provincial Park
The colour changes of the leaves within Rondeau Provincial Park take place from September to November with the area’s rich tree diversity.
And lucky for campers, this is one of the few Ontario parks open for camping past Thanksgiving!
Enjoy an early or late fall trip to Rondeau for the fall foliage of trails like Spicebush (1.5km), Black Oak (1.4km), or the barrier-free Tulip Tree trail (1.2km). While Lake Erie on the whole is better for experienced kayakers or paddlers, the Rondeau Bay (part of the park), makes for a perfectly calm place to paddle and enjoy the fall colours from the water.
This paddle will offer plenty of wildlife viewing and birding opportunities, too!
When: day use open year-round; camping open until November 19
Where: 120km east of Windsor on the 401 or ON-3
Samuel de Champlain Provincial Park
Explore the shorter trails of Samuel de Champlain Provincial Park for incredibly rewarding views of river valley lined with fall colours or Moore Lake surrounded by warm colours.
The park has several small and large lakes, which most of the trail’s line or loop around.
Find some of the best views from the Wabashkiki Trail, or with a paddle and from the waters of Moore and Long Lakes.
When: day use and camping open until October 14
Where: 50km east of North Bay
Silent Lake Provincial Park
Get the best of the fall foliage and colours around Silent Lake Provincial Park with three main trail options.
The Lakehead Loop (1.5 km) offers an easy hike, the Bonnies Pond (3 km) is a bit more of a challenge, while the Lakeshore Hiking Trail (15 km) offers a full day of fun on the trail. And get the best of Ontario fall cottage vacation time with the park’s rustic cabin accommodations.
Campsites for tents and RVs/trailers are also available with the fall colours surrounding all the sites. Cyclists may also take on the challenge of the park’s 17km mountain bike loop for a faster-paced fall adventure.
When: camping and day use open until March 22, 2026
Where: 25km southwest of Bancroft
Silver Lake Provincial Park
Silver Lake is a considerably small Provincial Park when compared to other in Ontario, or even on this list.
This park has stunning fall scenery that is not to be missed for anyone in the region this season! Stay a few nights or make a day trip to discover the campgrounds, the Mash Trail, and the many colours overhead.
Silver Lake and its densely forested shores are a perfect setting for a fall paddle or picnic.
When: day use and camping open until October 14
Where: 110km southwest of Ottawa
Sleeping Giant Provincial Park
Enjoy the scenery first along the drive into Sleeping Giant Provincial Park from Highway ON-17.
This drive south toward Lake Superior includes fall colours as far as the eye can see across the forests. Once here, visitors can stay a while with fall camping open until Thanksgiving.
The geography, terrain, and remote location of the park leave space for dozens of trails ranging from easy to moderate, to difficult. Among the challenging yet most rewarding fall hikes in the park is the Top of the Giant Trail at 22km out-and-back and taking hikers to the tallest cliffs in all of Ontario.
There are several short trails in the park that wind around wetlands, bogs, and areas rich with wildlife.
When: day use, and cabin rentals open year-round; camping open until October 14
Where: 87km east of Thunder Bay
