7 Stunning Places In Ontario That Are Like Wandering Through Vermont In The Fall

Breathe in the crisp autumn air. 🍂

Boardwalk trail through a fall forest. Right: A town surrounded by fall colours.

Boardwalk trail through a fall forest. Right: A town surrounded by fall colours.

Lead Writer, Travel

You'll feel like you're in another world while wandering through these spots in Ontario. The vibrant forests, towering lookouts, and quaint towns will whisk you away to a crisp fall day in Vermont.

Button up your jacket, grab a warm latte, and enjoy the season to the fullest at these beautiful places.

Glen Stewart Ravine

Price: Free

Address: 351 Glen Manor Dr., Toronto, ON

Why You Need To Go: Surround yourself with fall colours at this stunning boardwalk trail in Toronto. The hike will take you through a ravine filled with vibrant red oak and maple.

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Lions Lookout Trail

Price: Free

Address: Lookout Rd., Huntsville, ON

Why You Need To Go: This steep, 1.5 kilometre trail leads to a breathtaking lookout spot. You'll feel like you're in Vermont as you gaze over a lake and quaint town dotted with fall foliage.

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Sharon Temple National Historic Site

Price: $6 per adult

Address: 18974 Leslie St., Sharon, ON

Why You Need To Go: You can step back in time at this open-air museum, which features several historic buildings. The bright autumn hues make this spot look like a fall postcard.

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West Montrose Covered Bridge

Price: Free

Address: 1 Covered Bridge Dr., West Montrose, ON

Why You Need To Go: Grab a pumpkin spice latte and head to this romantic covered bridge for all the fall feels. You can continue along the path and hike the Kissing Bridge Trailway for a full-day adventure.

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The Crack Trail

Price: Prices vary

Address: 960 ON-637, Killarney, ON

Why You Need To Go: Located in Killarney Provincial Park, this rugged trail takes you to a spectacular lookout over white cliffs, lakes, and fall colours.

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Boyne Valley Provincial Park

Price: Prices vary

Address: Shelburne, ON

Why You Need To Go: Boasting rolling hills and enchanting forests, this park will whisk you away to the crisp autumn lands of Vermont.

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Rattlesnake Point

Price: $9.75 per adult

Address: 7200 Appleby Line, Milton, ON

Why You Need To Go: This picturesque area is a gorgeous place to visit during the fall season. You can hike your way up to Buffalo Crag Lookout Point for some incredible views of the escarpment.

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

  • 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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