This Boardwalk Trail In Ontario Leads To A Floating Lookout Surrounded By Fall Colours

It's a magical place to experience the foliage.

Lead Writer, Travel

This gorgeous lookout spot in Ontario will lead you right onto a pond where you can see all the colours reflected in the water.

Located in London, Westminster Ponds or Pond Mills Conservation Area boasts nearly 500 acres of scenic nature. The area features 11 kilometres of trails to explore as well as boardwalks across lowland places.

One beautiful trail to visit is the loop around Spettigue Pond. The boardwalk leads to a floating dock where you'll be surrounded by fantastic fall foliage.

The rest of the area has wetlands, meadows, deciduous forests, and more to adventure through.

There is no admission cost, so grab your camera and take a trip to an autumn wonderland this season.

Westminster Ponds

Price: Free

When: Year-round

Address: 696 Wellington Rd., London, ON

Why You Need To Go: Step onto a floating lookout point and soak up the fall colours.

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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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