This Hidden Lookout In Ontario Will Let You Enjoy The Fall Colours Without The Crowds

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Staff Writer

Lace-up your hiking boots; you need to see this sight. You can skip the crowds this fall but still enjoy all the colourful leaves at Rock Dunder in Ontario.

The spectacular lookout point is one hour and 30 minutes away from Ottawa, or only 30 minutes from Kingston.

New for this season, they will be limiting entry to 30 groups per hour.

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Inside the park, there are three routes, but the top pick is the 3.9-kilometre Summit Loop.

While it is the longest, it is worth it for the dazzling panoramic view

You'll make your way through a serene forest to a vista where you can see the sparkling blue water contrasted by red and yellow trees.

Entry tickets are $10 per vehicle and can be purchased online for specific entry time between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m.

It is time to make plans to go, as it is only open until Sunday, November 15.

Rock Dunder

Price: $10.00 per car

When: Until Sunday, November 15

Address: Stanley Lash Ln., Rideau Lakes, ON

Why You Need To Go: It is one of the most impressive views in the area.

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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