EXPLORE THE FALL COLOURS

 

 

 

 

Image – Bear Lake Area

Nothing like a road trip

Weather by car or motorcycle, enjoy the majestic views from the side of the road.

Maple, Aspen & Tamarack

There are so many ways to experience the transform the forest canopy into a blazing sea of red, orange and yellows.

Fall Colour Update

 

  Colour Change Leaf Fall Date Reported Comments
Dorset Lookout Tower 75%  50% Oct 9, 2025 The dominating colours are now gold, orange and lighter browns. Most of the reds have fallen, leaving shadowy purple branches. …  Advanced Tickets for Fall Colours
Algonquin Park  100%  80% Oct 15, 2025 There are spectacular viewing opportunities along the Highway 60 Corridor and the Park’s trails and day use areas. Obtain your daily vehicle permit up to five days in advance to guarantee your access to the park. Please use designated parking areas. Do not park on the side of the road, which is dangerous and illegal. To learn more, visit our blog: Fall Colours at Algonquin
Oxtongue Lake  100%  70% Oct 14, 2025 The entire length of the short trail leading to the top of the falls shows spectacular colours. The view from the top of the waterfalls is the best view.
Minden Village 100% 90% Oct 17, 2025 while driving you will see localized spots of oranges & red,
Haliburton Village 100% 80% Oct 17, 2025 Lots of beautiful golden hues with the occasional patch of red, orange or burgundy. Stop by the Haliburton Highlands Museum to find out where you can spot some of the prettiest trees!…. Haliburton Museum
Silent Lake 100%  60% Oct 16, 2025 Silent Lake has many beautiful scenic locations and hiking trails to view fall colours: Lakehead Loop (1.5 km), Bonnies Pond (3 km), and the Lakeshore Hiking Trail (15 km). These trails offer a variety of viewpoints such as a lookout, beaches, heavily forested areas, and many lakeside viewing areas.
Eagle Lake 85% 65% Oct 7, 2025 From the top of the ski hill, the Haliburton Highlands are awash in fall colours all the way to Algonquin Park. Colours are a sea of bright orange with hints of brilliant reds and buttery yellows. The view from the Eagle View Lookout Tower offers an unobstructed view across 3000 hectares of forest. Catch the final days of autumn’s beauty and see Haliburton from new heights. Add some fall fun at the Thanksgiving Festival at Sir Sam’s. It’s a beautiful drive through Haliburton and the village of Eagle Lake then up Sir Sam’s Rd…. Sir Sam’s Ski & Bike
South Gate Algonquin Park 80% 25% Sept 25, 2025 The colours are changing (thanks to the drought) surprisingly early  www.algonquinsouthgate.com   Enjoy the colours on a stunning drive up Elephant Lake Road, by paddle up the York River or along the High Falls Hiking Trail!     Compl. of Deep Roots Adventure
Wilberforce Village 80% 50% Oct 7, 2025 With rustic reds, burnt orange and golden yellows. Parts of the Prospector Trail are a must see.

 

These dates are our best guess for when to see the fall colours this year. Please note, these are just educated guesses based on historical trends. There are many factors that affect when the fall colours will be best for viewing, and these conditions and dates may change slightly from year to year.

 

  • Early fall colour viewing opportunities: September 14 – September 30
  • Peak maple fall colour viewing opportunities: October 1 – October 12
  • Peak golden encore fall colour viewing opportunities: October 13 – 21

Dorset, Halls Lake & Oxtongue Area

Buttermilk Falls

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Eagle Lake, West Guilford & Village of Haliburton Area

Haliburton Highlands Golf Course

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Gooderham, Harcourt & Village of Wilberforce area

Silent Lake Provincial Park

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  • With over 70 lake & over 30 public water access points you can find someway to go every day during this fall season, just ask Deep Roots Adventure
  • Still time to create family memories while searching for treasure, learn more about Geocaching Capital of Canada
  • Two of the best spots for satisfying your hunger are Agnew’s General Store in Wilberforce and Algonquin Cookhouse in Harcourt
  • Experience a guided shamanic journey which combines the outer natural landscape of lush forests & waterfalls with our inner landscaper at Spirit of the Waterfall
  • Explore the rich minerals deposits, unique geological features, and rugged autumn landscapes of the area while enjoying the great hospitality and fine folk of the Highlands
  • If you are driving around looking at the colours why not see if you can find these four ghost towns

Village of Minden & surrounding Area

Panorama Park – Lookout

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We can fix your hunger while you are visiting

Many of our local restaurants and kitchens have delicious options for taking-out, dining-in and enjoying a patio.

With the fall season also here that means it is harvest season… be sure to visit one of our local marketsplaces.

Also check out our Feast ON certified restaurant, as well as our 2 local Breweries, you’re going to be amazed…

 

 

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