When is the best fall leaf colours (colors) in Canada 2012?

Fall colour and foliage or leaf peeper destinations in Canada are mainly in central and eastern parts of the country.  The best time to visit is mid-September and October in 2012.  Pick your province with links to fall colour reports and enjoy New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario Fall Colour report, PEI (Prince Edward Island) and Quebec

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The same trees that have made Canada famous for Maple Syrup are the ones that dominate the landscape with brilliant fall colours (colors) throughout the provinces. The main Canadian provinces for fall colour changes are Ontario, Nova Scotia, Quebec, Prince Edward Isalnd and New Brunswick.  Each province will offer up their own version of the fall leaf changes during the colour season.  The hardwood forests of central and north east Canada are some of the largest forested areas in the world. 

Nova Scotia Fall Colours (colors) 2012 Reports

Nova Scotia fall colors and fall foliage can be seen on a selection of routes recommended by the Nova Scotia Department of Tourism. The program 'Leaf Watch' runs  through until the beginning of November. The color leaf watch website provides a number of suggested locations and provides a multi-media presentation with colour photographs. It also provides a history of previous years fall foliage and special Nova Scotia fall fairs, events and festivals,  Featured fall festival is Hike the Highlands Festival, taking place September 12-23, 2012. Our featured pick is the the Celtic Colours International Festival in October.

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Ontario Fall Colors (colours)

The Ontario Ministry of Tourism provides a fall foliage colour progression report for the entire province each Tuesday and Thursday from mid September to the end of October. The most spectacular colors are located in the northern part of the province and the website Ontario Travel North of Toronto provides a number of fall colour drives and road trips with suggestions about Ontario fall fairs, fall festivals and artist studio tours, getaway fall colour fall getaway packages, inns, hotels, motels and resorts.

Resort travel destinations north of Toronto includes travel regions such as Algonquin Park and area,  via Highway 60 Muskoka, Haliburton, Barry's Bay, Ottawa Valley, Georgian Bay Area, North Bay, Sudbury, Timmins, Temiskaming, West Nipissing, Central Ontario, Sault Ste Marie, and Algoma Region.  Most road trips north in Ontario involve travel on Highway 400 North and Highway 11 North of Barrie.

In the Southern part of the Province of Ontario, Toronto and the Niagara region are included Fall foliage peaks in October. Niagara Falls Area hotels.

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Quebec Fall Colours (colors) 2012 Reports

The fall colours (couleurs) in Quebec are titled Colourful Quebec by the official Government of Quebec website. When the leaf colour reaches 25% the detailed reports will begin, some time towards the end of September. There are many different links to travel routes, getaway packages and events.For active individuals, fall is the ideal season for exploring the countryside on foot or by bike. For those seeking to be entertained, festivals bearing colourful monikers abound in many regions of Québec.

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New Brunswick Fall Colours (colors) 2012 Reports

The Province of New Brunswick web site provides excellent information on the Autumn leaf changes, types of trees and the fall foliage. New Brunswick claims to have the best location for fall colours because New Brunswick is predominantly in the Acadian Forest Region. This region, which is situated between the Boreal (predominantly softwood) and Deciduous (predominantly hardwood) forest regions, has a wide variety of tree species that, in fall, provide a brilliant palette of colour. Details on fall events colours festivalsand activities talks about festivals golf, and special locations.Get Fall colour reports in New Brunswick

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Prince Edward Island PEI Fall Colours (Color)

PEI claims to have one of the longest fall foliage viewing periods in northeastern North America due to the moderating sea climate. This little Island has been rated one of the Top 10 Island in the world. In most years, PEI offers many different fall foliage viewing opportunities from mid-September until late October. The fiery scarlet-reds of red maple, cherry, and sumac. These reds and oranges are complimented by the brilliant yellows of poplar, birch and beech, and offset by the rich emerald greens of fragrant softwoods such as spruce, pine and fir. See Canada's Prince Edward Island Fall Colours.  Book best deal PEI Hotels. See Prince Edward Island  fall vacation ideas

Canada's Fall Leaf Color Change

The fall color (colour) leaf changes highlight many road trips and have several names in North America...fall colours in Canada, fall foliage or Leaf Peeper Colors in the U.S. Each reflect autumn in North America's central and northeast region with spectacular sight seeing opportunities. Colors are outstanding in the detail of the many tree varieties (maples being predominant). The geographic scale where the colours seem to roll like waves over hundreds of thousands of acres is a sight not to be missed. Getting a color high, either by climbing a tower, standing on a hill with a scenic view,  or from the view of an aircraft looking at the foliage will give you dreams in technicolour. Combine a Canadian road trip with a visit to a fall fair, rodeo, or fall festival