21 Secret Places In Ontario To Bring A Date This Fall
It's almost autumn, and soon the air will be full of apple scents, crisp breezes, and love. You and your favourite person can enjoy all the best things about the harvest season together by visiting these lesser-known romantic places. Get ready for cozy vibes, stunning colours, and special moments at Ontario's secret fall date spots.
Fall is an especially romantic time of year, full of warm sweaters, steaming drinks, and incredible landscapes.
Don't let the season pass by without planning some outings with your S/O.
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Ontario is brimming with things for couples to do, and you can spend the harvest season making memories together.
Fall hikes are a must, and there are several quiet places to take in the views and snap some cute pics.
Weaver's Creek Falls transforms into a red and orange paradise, so make sure you add this waterfall to the list.
You can gaze over the foliage from lookout towers and escarpment edges that will take your love to new heights.
These Ontario towns get even more charming in the fall, and you can spend the day wandering hand-in-hand through their quaint streets.
If you plan on staying around Toronto, plan a date at some of these fall spots in the city.
Pick Some Perfect Apples
Price: Free admission
Address: 6121 Cabin Rd., Osgoode, ON
Why You Need To Go: The Log Cabin Orchard is a charming spot to spend the day picking apples with your favourite person.
Share A Slice Of Pie
Price: Prices vary
Address: 5560 Wyandotte St. E., Windsor, ON
Why You Need To Go: The Riverside Pie Cafe is a super cozy place to share a sweet treat and enjoy one of fall's iconic desserts.
Gaze At Fall Colours
Price: $10 per car
When: Until November 15, 2020
Address: Stanley Lash Ln. west off Hwy 15, Lyndhurst, ON
Why You Need To Go: Take in the beauty of the season by hiking to Rock Dunder's panoramic lookout point.
Take A Mini Trip To England
Price: Prices vary
When: Until Thanksgiving Monday
Address: 625 Point Pelee Dr., Leamington, ON
Why You Need To Go: Enjoy delicious fish & chips from a cute double-decker bus in a colourful forest setting.
Get Festive At A Pumpkin Patch
Price: $5+ per person
When: Opening September 28 for pumpkin season
Address: 6325 Enfield Rd., Hampton, ON
Why You Need To Go: It just isn't fall without a visit to a pumpkin patch, and you can spend the day wandering hand in hand through fields of orange at Knox Pumpkin Farm.
Cozy Up At A Cafe
Price: Prices vary
Address: 45 W. Mill St., Elora, ON
Why You Need To Go: Situated in historic Elora, The Lost & Found cafe is a great spot to warm your hearts with a fall drink.
Get Lost In A Corn Maze Together
Price: $9.00 per adult
Address: 14953 County 2 Rd., Brighton, ON
Why You Need To Go: Cricklewood Farm has over seven acres of corn mazes to get lost in with your favourite person. This year's theme is a wolf since they're working with Foster Forest Wildlife Orphanage.
Wander Through Fall Colours
Price: Free
Address: Off Highway 24 south of Collingwood, ON
Why You Need To Go: Devil's Glen Provincial Park comes with soaring escarpment views and beautiful autumn trails to explore.
Go On A Boozy Ghost Walk
Price: $20 per person
When: Thursday-Sunday, bookings available for September
Address: 599448 Concession Rd. 2 N., Annan, ON
Why You Need To Go: Coffin Ridge Boutique Winery sounds like a spooky place to spend the season, and it gets even spookier with its ghost walk. Enjoy the surrounding fall foliage and a boozy drink afterwards.
Chase An Autumn Waterfall
Price: Free
Address: Weaver's Creek Falls, Owen Sound, ON
Why You Need To Go: Wander along a boardwalk through an enchanting fall forest and drink in the waterfall views at Weaver's Creek.
Dine Beside A Waterfall
Price: Prices vary
Address: 7 Mill St., Almonte, ON
Why You Need To Go: Indulge in authentic Italian dishes beside a romantic waterfall at Joe's Italian Kitchen.
Take Your Love To New Heights
Price: Free
Address: 30 Golf Course Rd., Quinte West, ON
Why You Need To Go: Gaze over fall foliage from Sager Conservation Area's lookout tower.
Spend The Day In An Autumn Village
Address: Bayfield, ON
Why You Need To Go: This charming town transforms into a beautiful fall paradise every season. Spend the day exploring shops and cafes together.
Warm Your Hearts By The Fire
Price: $60+ per firepit
Address: 936685 Blenheim Rd., Bright, ON
Why You Need To Go: Toast marshmallows and cozy up by your own private bonfire at Snyder's Farm. More dates are coming soon.
Snuggle At A Movie Under The Stars
Price: $12.50 per adult
Address: 4625 Richardson Side Rd., Tilbury, ON
Why You Need To Go: The Boonies Drive-In is the perfect date night experience. Get extra cozy with pillows and blankets and watch a film under the night sky.
Getaway To The Love Shack
Price: $165 + fees per night
Address: Feversham, ON
Why You Need To Go: This cozy tiny home Airbnb is situated in a beautiful fall forest. It's a great spot to enjoy some alone time together.
Enjoy A Fall Train Ride
Price: TBA
When: TBA
Address: 19 Railway St., Uxbridge, ON
Why You Need To Go: The York-Durham Heritage Railway has several events in store for the harvest season. Indulge in High Tea, celebrate with a Thanksgiving Festival, and more.
Have A Double Date With Alpacas
Price: $20 per person
When: By appointment
Address: 13557 Little Lake Rd., Colborne, ON
Why You Need To Go: Stroll through the Old Mill Alpacas Farm with some furry friends for the cutest date ever.
Enjoy Pumpkin Ice Cream On A Farm
Price: Prices vary
When: Seasonal
Address: 8548 Wellington Rd. 7 RR#1, Moorefield, ON
Why You Need To Go: Mapleton's Organic farm serves seasonal pumpkin ice cream in their shop. Fill up on fall flavours while exploring the scenic farmyard.
Get Pampered At A Spa
Price: Prices vary
When: Reservation required
Address: 81175 Benmiller Line, Goderich, ON
Why You Need To Go: The Benmiller Inn & Spa is the perfect place to get pampered and take in the autumn views.
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