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Summary

This fall vacay spot is among the most romantic in Ontario with lakeside towns and cozy charm

It's a road trip from Toronto.

A person standing by a store. Right: A village with a river.

A bookstore in an Ontario town. Right: A small town in Ontario.

Lead Writer, Travel

This gorgeous autumn destination in Ontario will have you falling in love. Boasting waterfront villages, cute farmers' markets and vibrant foliage, it's a dreamy spot to visit with your favourite person.

If you're planning a little getaway with your partner, this spot is worth checking out. It was named as one of "Ontario’s best romantic getaways and vacation ideas this fall" by Destination Ontario and it will add a little bit of spice to your autumn season.

Northumberland is a picturesque region located just over an hour from Toronto. With rolling countryside and charming small towns, the area offers endless things to do and places to explore.

Northumberland is especially beautiful during the harvest season, when the region transforms with vibrant hues of gold and orange.

You can spend your getaway exploring some of the charming lakeside villages, such as Cobourg and Port Hope. These destinations offer old-world streets, shining water views, cozy cafes and cute local shops.

You can also stock up on harvest produce at some of the farmers' markets in the region like the Cobourg Farmers' Market and Codrington Farmers' Market.

The Ranney Gorge Suspension Bridge, Ferris Provincial Park and Presqui’le Provincial Park are all gorgeous spots to take in the fall colours.

You and your loved one can get cozy and fill up on fall treats at bakeries such as The Big Apple and The Butter Tart Empire Bakery.

If you really want to up the romance, you can book a stay at Ste. Anne's Spa, a "countryside castle" with luxurious treatments, food and dreamy views.

Northumberland is charming spot for an autumn vacay and will have you falling head-over-heels.

Northumberland Website

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    • Lead Writer

      Madeline Forsyth is a Toronto-based Lead Writer for Narcity Media. After earning her B.A. (Hons) at Queen's University, she spent a year travelling much of the world as a flight attendant. Now, she uses her experience in the travel industry and passion for writing to share stories about buzzworthy events and adventures across Canada and the globe. Madeline has been published in PopSugar and has interviewed sports and entertainment personalities for Narcity. She has covered and photographed restaurant openings as well as event launches such as the world premiere of the Dr. Seuss Experience. Some of her favourite things to write about include charming small towns and anything to do with Harry Potter.

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