9 Things To Do In BC That You Have To Add To Your Fall Bucket List

All the places to wear your cozy sweaters
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When a new season is approaching, it's time to start planning how you'll spend your Saturdays and Sundays. Allow us to be your fall weekend guides in B.C. and show you all the places you need to see this fall. From unique events to old favourites, you'll find just what you need to have a perfect autumn.

Whether you travel across the province or just across the road, there's so much to see in B.C. People come from around the world to immerse themselves in our magical forests and unique landscapes — you owe it to yourself to enjoy them too.

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Fall is all about harvest, so you're going to want to get on the farm asap.

There's even a farm in B.C. where you can see fluffy highland cows! At others, you can pick apples and find perfect pumpkins to your heart's content. Plus, the farms on this list also serve booze. You're welcome.

This is also the best season for road trips because it's not too hot and the roads aren't covered in snow yet

Take a look at the calendar and see if you can get some extra time off this fall. Even just getting a Friday off to make an impromptu long weekend will be enough.

Have Tea In The Window

Price: 💸💸💸

Cuisine: High Tea

Address: Fairmont Vancouver, 900 W. Georgia St., Vancouver, BC

Why You Need To Go: When your average tea salon is just too crowded, you can sip on tea in the window instead.

Find The Perfect Pumpkin

Address: Maan Farms, 790 McKenzie Rd., Abbotsford, BC

Why You Need To Go: You will want to hit up a pumpkin patch at some point this fall, and this one has an adorable "Pumpkin House" you'll want to move into.

Get Your Hands On 'Em Apples

Why You Need To Go: Find a place to go apple picking or check out the UBC apple festival later this fall to get your fix of the crispest autumn snack ever.

See The Autumn Colours In The Desert

Address: Osoyoos, BC

Why You Need To Go: Pull up to this lakeside town for a weekend away and take in fall colours as you've never seen before.

Road Trip To A Ghost Town

Price: $16.00

Address: Barkerville Historic Town & Park, 14301 Hwy 26 E., Barkerville, BC

Why You Need To Go: This tiny historic town is adorable in the fall and makes a great stop on a fall road trip.

Hike To The Best Fall Colours

Address: E.C. Manning Provincial Park, BC

Why You Need To Go: Head to Manning Park's Frosty Mountain to catch some of the best autumnal hues from larches with colour-changing needles.

Soak In Hot Springs

Why You Need To Go: The province is filled with magical hot springs whether you want to go on an epic road trip to far-flung pools or stay closer to home.

Get Cozy At A Cafe Bookstore

Price: Free

Address: 9233 Glover Rd, Langley Township, BC

Why You Need To Go: This gem in Fort Langley is half cafe, half book store, all Gilmore Girls' Stars Hollow in the fall vibes.

Stay At A Cabin With Your BFFs

Price: From $255 per night

Why You Need To Go: The province is full of cheap cabins you can rent with your BFFs for a weekend away spent walking the trails by day and sipping wine fireside by night.

We strongly advise that before you go swimming or visit any location, you check the most recent updates on potential hazards, security, water quality, and closures. If you do plan to visit a location, respect the environment and obey any local laws.

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