As fall colours diminish in areas north of Toronto and Northern regions, the best fall color leaf fall can be found in the Southern Ontario areas around Toronto and The GTA, Hamilton to Niagara, and north east towards Kingston and Ottawa.

 

This is the report for Monday, November 2, 2009

 

Northern Ontario Region

The fall colour season has now come to an end across Ontario’s north country.

 

 

 

Central Ontario Region

The fall colour season has now come to an end across the Central Region of Ontario.

 

 

Ottawa Region

The fall colour season has now come to an end in the Ottawa area.

Eastern Ontario Region

The fall colour season has now come to an end in eastern Ontario.

South-Western Ontario Region

The Goderich area of far western Ontario is reporting the odd area of dull yellow with about 80% leaf fall. There Sarnia and St. Clair Parkway area has just to the odd tree offering dull yellow and 90% leaf fall. The Essex, Kingsville and Point Pelee areas now have the colour well past peak and 70% leaf fall.

Niagara Falls Region

The colours are now well past peak in the Niagara Falls region. There is about 70% leaf fall. The area has some small pockets of red, dull orange and yellow remaining. Over the fall colour period the drive along the Niagara Parkway, from Niagara on the Lake to Fort Erie, is simply outstanding. The recreation trail that runs parallel to the parkway is excellent for walking or cycling. The view from the lookout along the parkway, just north of the Floral Clock, of the Niagara on the Lake region and the Niagara River is simply beautiful. The many side roads leading to the wineries and orchards offer an excellent fall colour experiences as well.

Greater Toronto Region

The fall colour season is winding down in Toronto and further north to the York Region with about 80% leaf fall. There are some small pockets of dull colour remaining. The High Park area of Toronto always offers an excellent fall colour walk. The Toronto conservation areas such as the Kortright Centre for Conservation at Kleinburg and Bruce’s Mill Conservation Area near Stouffville are excellent locations for a fall hike as well.

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Contact:
Jack Lynch
Travel Promotion Officer
Ontario Tourism Marketing Partnership
Ontario Travel Centre, Barrie

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