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Fall Viewing Attractions
Top 10 Fall Viewing Attractions in Ontario [2025]
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Algonquin Provincial Park
4.7
/5
53 reviews
5.1
>100 km from downtown
Phone +17056335572
Address: Ontario 60, Ontario K0J 2M0, Canada
Recommended sightseeing time: 8-10 hours
Featured in 2025 Global 50 - Fall Viewing Attractions
Highlights:
View autumn forest from above
Enjoy the fiery red maple leaves in fall
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It's so beautiful! When it comes to viewing maple leaves in Eastern Canada, Algonquin is a must! The peak time of the Algonquin maple leaf color change is a high probability event in early October, and the maple leaves change color in layers and are gorgeous.
Algonquin Park is the oldest and most famous forest park in Ontario. You can drive around after buying a ticket at the entrance. There is a main road of more than 50 kilometers that runs through the entire park. Visitors can stop anywhere they like along the way. Of course, there are signs and parking areas for specific attractions. After getting off the bus, there are trails that lead hiking enthusiasts into the depths of nature. Some are half an hour away, and some are farther away. You can do it according to your ability. There are also museums and camping spots in the park to meet the different needs of tourists. If conditions permit, you must choose autumn, preferably late autumn. Why? Because the autumn in the country of maple leaves needs no explanation.
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University of Toronto
4.7
/5
573 reviews
7.4
Based on 1,381 reviews
Downtown Toronto | >100 km from downtown
Phone +14169782011
Address: 27 King's College Cir, Toronto, ON M5S 1A1, Canada
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-4 hours
Featured in 2025 Global 50 - Fall Viewing Attractions
Highlights:
Historic architecture & golden lawns
Golden lawn & Hart House in fall scene
Saved by 191 users181 positive reviews
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The University of Toronto is in a good location, adjacent to the bustling city center, and life is extremely convenient; the buildings on campus are antique and quaint. Of course, the most important thing is that it is still a top university in the world [like it]
The University of Toronto is the best university in Canada. When you walk around the campus, you will see cute little squirrels from time to time. This is a place where nature and humanity are in harmony. It has a strong academic atmosphere and a heavy historical flavor.
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Thousand Islands
4.7
/5
132 reviews
6.3
Based on 48 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Address: Leeds and Grenville United Counties, ON, Canada
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-6 hours
No. 18 of Best Things to Do in Ontario
30% positive reviews
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Canada's Thousand Islands, also known as the Thousand Islands, is a beautiful landscape in North America. Various small islands stand in the blue water of the Thousand Islands. It is a great feeling to take a cruise in the lake.
We didn't really know what to expect but our family was mesmerized by the city, the scenery and the area. We planned for a quick overnight stay but ended up staying 2 nights and it was a blast!
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High Park
4.1
/5
75 reviews
5.0
Swansea | >100 km from downtown
Phone +14163380338
Address: 1873 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON M6R 2Z3, Canada
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
Featured in Best Things to Do
Highlights:
Autumn views & diverse activities
Autumn leaf hiking events in fall
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A great park for a walk. Be sure to visit the botanical gardens. We also caught the end of the tulip gardens which were also beautiful. It was not a problem to find a place to park on a Monday afternoon. The patches on the trees and bushes were also interesting!
After returning from Toronto Island, I saw that it was still early, so I casually checked that there was a tourist attraction called Highland Park in Toronto, so I took the bus from Chinatown and walked all the way back to the hotel. The number of steps I took that day exceeded 35,000.
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Queen's Park
4.5
/5
76 reviews
6.5
Based on 266 reviews
Downtown Toronto | >100 km from downtown
Phone +14163257500
Address: 111 Wellesley St W, Toronto, ON M7A 1A2, Canada
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
No. 15 of Best Things to Do in Ontario
Saved by 135 users43% positive reviews
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It is mid-September now and there are no more flowers, but it is still very comfortable, with green everywhere, fresh air, blue sky and white clouds. The park is not big, but it is in the city center, so it is nice to take a walk 👍.
Queen's Park is known as the most beautiful park by locals. It was summer when I visited it, but fortunately there were many plants inside and I didn't feel very hot. But more importantly, I was shocked by the park in front of me, which was like a painting.
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Rideau Hall
4.3
/5
111 reviews
5.5
Based on 640 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone +16139914422
Address: 1 Sussex Dr, Ottawa, ON K1M 2B5, Canada
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
Featured in Best Things to Do
Highlights:
Unique cultural vibe in fall
Colorful chrysanthemums in autumn
26% positive reviews
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The Governor General of Canada is the highest leader of the country and the representative of the British monarch in Canada. The Governor General's Palace is free to visit, but reservations are required in advance. There are staff to guide you through the tour and give explanations, which takes about an hour. There is a bronze statue of Queen Elizabeth II riding a horse on the roundabout outside the gate.
Rideau Hall is the official residence of the Governor General of Canada. It is free and there are guided tours every day in English and French. It is a very unique place with many beautiful areas to explore. I highly recommend a tour as you learn a lot and would miss out if you don't. We were also very impressed with the gardens.
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Edwards Gardens
4.1
/5
61 reviews
4.4
Based on 715 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone +14163928188
Address: 755 Lawrence Ave E, North York, ON M3C 1P2, Canada
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
Highlights:
Walk in maple-lined garden paths
Autumn wildflowers cover the park
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i went to edwards gardens few times, it just nearby where i live. they even have some farmer markets during summer time.
The gardens are great, a little old. It's a real green garden with lots of trees, flowers, paths and greenhouses. The only thing that's not great is the cafe, which looks like it was opened later, doesn't have a great atmosphere and is too expensive.
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