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Fall Colour 'Leaf Peeping' Walks for Familes

It's the perfect time of year to get outdoors for a walking adventure with the kids. Fall brings us a spectacle of colour, sights and sounds and makes a perfect photo opportunity for shutterbug parents. Kids love the crackle of leaves beneath their feet, the fresh cool breeze and the fall colours! See below for some great spots to visit, unplug and reconnect as a family.

Parks & Trails

Close to Home:

Albion Hills Conservation Area
Rouge Park
Sibbald Point Provincial Park
McMichael Canadian Collection
Bruce's Mill Conservation Area
Kortright Center
Vivian Forest

Farther Afield:

Lake on the Mountain / Prince Edward County
Niagara on the Lake
Emily Provincial Park
Petrogyphs Provincial Park

For more Fall Colour destinations check out the Ontario Parks Report and many of York Region's trails are mapped online. Also worth a look is the Regional Municipality of York's online Take A Hike Guide, which maps out locations of many local trails.