9 Things To Do In Ontario This Weekend That Even Ford Would Be Cool With

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Are you craving some excitement? We got you covered with fun things to do in Ontario this weekend.

It might seem hard to believe, but October is nearly over. So it is time to get outdoors and see the colourful leaves before the snow arrives. 

There are so many unique ways to see the foliage if hiking isn't your thing, from thrilling mountain coasters to gondola rides. 

Or you could always keep things cozy and watch classics like Hocus Pocus at the drive-in.

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Enjoy A Drive-In Movie Night

Price: $14.00

Address: 893 Mt. Albert Rd., Sharon, ON

Why You Need To Go: You can watch classics like Hocus Pocus and Beatlejuice.

Soar In The Sky On A Chairlift

Price: $15.00

When: Saturday, October 24 & Sunday, October 25

Address: 30 Barrett Chute Rd., Calabogie, ON

Why You Need To Go: You can see all the fall colours on this fun chairlift ride.

Find Old Ruins

Price: Free

Address: 19998 County Rd. 18, Williamstown, ON

Why You Need To Go: Europe isn't the only place to find impressive old ruins.

Hike Through A Golden Forest

Price: $12.25 per vehicle

Address: Kawartha Highlands Provincial Park, 106 Monck St., Bancroft, ON

Why You Need To Go: There is still time to see the fall colours before the snow arrives.

Discover 'Rapunzel's Tower'

Price: Free

Address: Lookout Rd., Kitchener, ON 

Why You Need To Go: Disney fans are sure to adore this cute tower that looks like the one in Rapunzel. 

Get Your Jack-o-lantern Making Supplies

Price: Free admission

Address: 6158 Rideau Valley Dr. N., Manotick, ON

Why You Need To Go: You can get your pumpkin for your virtual pumpkin carving contest with friends.

Ride A Mountain Coaster

Price: $17.00

Address: 150 Jozo Weider Blvd., The Blue Mountains, ON

Why You Need To Go: This thrilling ride reaches speed up to 42 kilometres per hour. 

Trek To A Hidden Waterfall

Price: Free

Address: St. Joseph Blvd., Ottawa, ON

Why You Need To Go: You can escape the crowds and visit a lesser-known waterfall.

Drink Boozy Apple Cider

Price: $2.00 for a tasting

When: Saturday, October 24

Address: 75 Quabbin Rd., Mallorytown, ON

Why You Need To Go: They have a huge outdoor patio where you can sample their yummy alcoholic cider.

Before you get going, check our Responsible Travel Guide so you can be informed, be safe, be smart, and most of all, be respectful on your trip.

  • Stephanie White was an Ottawa-based Associate Editor for Narcity Canada. She has been writing mouthwatering food and wanderlust-inspiring articles for Canadians since 2012. She has a B.A. and B.Ed. from Ottawa University. When she isn't writing, you can find her travelling the globe and trying new restaurants. Stephanie has previously been published on Insider, Flight Network, Apartment Therapy, Faces Magazine, Daily Hive, Dished and The Spruce.

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