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This Magnificent Trail Near Toronto Takes You Through Colourful Trees To A Hidden Lookout

Gaze over a valley of red and orange.

Lead Writer, Travel

This stunning spot near Toronto transforms into a fall paradise each year, and it's a wonderful place to take in the colours.

Fleetwood Creek Natural Area is located about an hour and a half from Toronto in Kawartha Lakes. With rolling hills, wetlands, mature forests and trickling streams, you can completely immerse yourself in nature here.

The 2.2-kilometre Valley Trail will take you on a scenic loop through the area, and just a short way along the path, you'll come across the observation deck.

The platform gazes out over the colourful landscape and gives you a spectacular view of the autumn colours.

The rest of the trail leads through hills and towering trees. You can also explore two other trails in the area for a longer adventure.

Fleetwood Creek Natural Area

Price: Free

Address: 902 Ballyduff Rd., Pontypool, ON

Why You Need To Go: Gaze over a valley of fall colours at this scenic spot near Toronto.

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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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