Ontario Fall Colour Report - Best Autumn Fall Colours in Ontario

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Ontario Fall Colour Report

Muskoka Home to the Best Fall Colours in Ontario

Updated: September 1, 2023

Best in Canada – Autumn Fall Colours

If you needed any more reason to choose Muskoka as your leaf peeping destination! Aside from the stunning colours, Muskoka was praised for the fun and exciting ways to experience the fall colours, including boat cruises, helicopter tours, ATV tours, zip line excursions, and kayaking adventures.

Fall Colour Update

We are starting to see some small colour changes in leaves.

  • Gravenhurst: small colour change
  • Bracebridge: small colour change
  • Huntsville/Lake of Bays: small colour change
  • Muskoka Lakes: small colour change
  • Georgian Bay: small colour change

These dates are our best guess for when to see the fall colours this year. Please note, these are just educated guesses based on historical trends. There are many factors that affect when the fall colours will be best for viewing, and these conditions and dates may change slightly from year to year.

  • Early fall colour viewing opportunities: September 24 – September 30
  • Peak maple fall colour viewing opportunities: October 1 – October 12
  • Peak golden encore fall colour viewing opportunities: October 13 – 21

If you plan on visiting Muskoka this fall, bookmark this page so you get the most up to date report.

Driving Tours:

Pick up a Muskoka Map and follow one of the six driving tours.
Muskoka Tourism
Call: 1-800-267-9700
E-mail: info@muskokatourism.ca

Top Roads to Drive in the Fall:

  • Muskoka Rd 17 from Gravenhurst to Bracebridge, you could stop at Muskoka Beach for a gorgeous view of Lake Muskoka, sections of the road are like a canopy.
  • Hwy 117 to Baysville and Dorset, stop and walk along the river in the park.
  • HWY 118 east Bracebridge to Hwy 35.
  • Muskoka Rd 13 Severn Bridge to Torrance is a winding road, with lots of maple trees, stop and hike through the Torrance Barren.

Best Fall Lookouts:

  • Lions Lookout in Huntsville
  • Huckleberry Rock – 1057 Milford Bay Rd, Bracebridge.
  • Dorset Lookout Tower – 1191 Dorset Scenic Tower Rd, Dorset.

Festival & Events:

Huntsville Fall Colour Report

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Lake of Bays Fall Colour Report

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Bracebridge Fall Colour Report

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Gravenhurst Fall Colour Report

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  • Climb aboard the historic Muskoka Steamships for a fall cruise of the lakes (pictured above)
  • Unique to Gravenhurst, visit the Tree Museum, an outdoor art exhibit that brings you up close and personal to the fall colours
  • Commemorating 135 years of settlement in Ryde, the Ryde Barn Quilt Trail makes an adventure of leaf peeping, and the history behind the settlement will certainly be of interest
  • Gravenhurst Farmers Market runs until October 28
  • Sawdust City Brewery offers fall seasonal brews for that tasty pint
  • Find a hiking trail around town and walk through the Muskoka back country.
  • See the colours from the water by boat. Boat rentals are available at the Muskoka Wharf from Boat Rentals Canada
  • Exceptional golf at Taboo or Muskoka Bay Club, two of Canada’s top ranked courses

Muskoka Lakes Fall Colour Report

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Georgian Bay Fall Colour Report

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Stay and Play

Make the most of your Muskoka experience and check out our top recommendations for places to stay and perfect getaway packages.

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