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7 Incredible Ontario Activities To See The Fall Leaves That Aren't Another Hike

Ride a mountain coaster or visit a lookout tower! 🍂

Staff Writer

Going on another boring hike in the woods isn't the only way to see the colourful foliage. These fall activities in Ontario are perfect for anyone who hates hiking.

From thrilling mountain coasters to a scenic train ride, here are some adventures you'll want to add to your bucket list.

Ride A Mountain Coaster

Price: $49+ per person

Address: 150 Jozo Weider Blvd., Unit AY2, The Blue Mountains, ON

Why You Need To Go: Your Play All Day ticket will let you enjoy unlimited rides, including the thrilling Ridge Runner and peaceful open-air gondola.

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Play On A Treetop Aerial Course

Price: $64 per person

Address: 1101 Horseshoe Valley Rd. Comp 10 R.R. #1, Barrie, ON

Why You Need To Go: At Treetop Trekking, you'll get to walk amongst the treetops at the aerial playground filled with bridges and ziplines.

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Ride The Agawa Canyon Train

Price: $123.66 per person

When: September 18 to October 12

Address: 87 Huron St., Sault Ste. Marie, ON

Why You Need To Go: You can ride the Agawa Canyon Train for a relaxing adventure that will take you past non-stop gorgeous views.

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Marvel At The View From A Lookout Tower

Price: $17 per person

Address: 716 ON-137, Lansdowne, ON

Why You Need To Go: You can ride the elevator straight to the top of the tower, where you can visit three observation decks that will give you a stunning view of the 1000 Islands.

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Cross A Suspension Bridge

Price: $28.50 per person

Address: 260 Scenic Caves Rd., The Blue Mountains, ON

Why You Need To Go: While walking across the 420-foot-long suspension bridge, you can marvel at the panoramic view of Georgian Bay.

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Get Lost In A Corn Maze

Price: $9.50+ per person on weekdays

When: September 22 to October 31

Address: 5089 Wellington Rd. 32, Guelph, ON

Why You Need To Go: At Strom's Farm And Bakery, you can cross so many fall activities off your list, like visiting a corn maze and pumpkin patch.

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Go On A Helicopter Tour

Price: $99+ per person

Address: 88 County Rd. 32, Leeds and the Thousand Islands, ON

Why You Need To Go: For an unforgettable day trip, you can take to the skies on a helicopter tour and see the foliage from above.

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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.

  • 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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