This is the report for Monday, October 6, 2008.
Northern Ontario Region
In the far north western region of Ontario the colours are excellent.
The drive from Kenora to Minaki is offering mostly bright yellow.
There is a 80% change in the Fort Frances region with areas of bright
yellow and pockets of red along Highway 11. Highway 71 is a nice fall
colour drive as well. The colours will peak in this area this weekend.
The colour is close to Peak in the Thunder Bay region. The colours
are beautiful with bright yellow and orange and some small pockets of
bright red. The ash and birch trees are all changing colour offering
bright yellow and gold. You can enjoy the colour while taking in the
hiking trails at Kakabeka Falls Provincial Park. Cascades
Conservation Area has many nice walking trails right in Thunder Bay as
well. The Sault Ste. Marie and Algoma region is now at Peak colour
with lots of burgundy, orange, gold and crimson red. Keep in mind a
great way to enjoy the colours in the Algoma region, is aboard the
Agawa Canyon tour train. It is always best to book your tour and
accommodation well in advance of your visit. The train runs through
October 13th. There is an 80% colour change, with bright red and
orange the dominant colours on Manitoulin Island with the colour
advancing to close to a 80% change in the Sudbury area. The A.Y
Jackson Lookout at Ramsey Lake is a great viewing location. The North
Bay region features an 80% colour change with bright red, orange and
yellow being the dominant colours. The colour has advanced quickly in
the Temagami region with some leaf fall. Bright orange and yellow are
the dominant colours at this time. The view from the Temagami fire
tower lookout is always excellent. Killarney Provincial Park is
offering some good colour with a 70% change. The Granite Ridge hiking
trail in Killarney Park is especially nice during the fall. The
Algonquin Park area is an extremely popular fall colour destination.
The highway 60 corridor is offering colour at Peak at this time and it
is certainly a good time to tour the park. Dominant colours are red,
orange, burgundy and bright yellow. An ideal viewing location, during
the fall colour season is the view from the observation deck at the
world class Algonquin Park visitor centre. There are several hiking
trails, with start points on Highway 60, that offer an outstanding
fall colour experience including Track and Tower, Centennial Ridges,
Booth=92s Rock and Lookout Trail. Ragged Falls, just off highway 60
outside the west gate of Algonquin, also offers an ideal viewing
location during the colour season.
See Fall colour routes http://www.400eleven.com/colour-report.html
Central Ontario Region
The Parry Sound region is reporting an 80 to 90% colour change with
areas of vibrant red, gold and orange. Highways 141 and 124 are
showing some excellent colour. The Muskoka area and across to the
Haliburton region are reporting an 80% colour change at this time,
with bright pockets of burgundy, red and orange. The colours should
peak this upcoming weekend. Ideal viewing locations are the fire
tower lookout in Dorset and Lion=92s Lookout in Huntsville. Highways
35, 117 and 118 always offer outstanding fall colour. The various
boat cruises of the 30,000 islands and the beautiful Muskoka Lakes are
a great way to enjoy the fall colour season. In the Kawartha Lakes
region the colours have advanced to a 90% colour change. Vibrant red,
rust, yellow and deep orange are the dominant colours in the area. The
Bobcaygeon, Fenelon Falls area and onto the Kinmount region always
offer some nice fall colour touring. Highways 35 and 121, in this
region are offering some very nice colour. There is a 70% colour
change across the Barrie, Orillia, Midland area and over to
Collingwood. The colours should peak this upcoming weekend in this
area. During the fall colour season ideal viewing locations include
the Horseshoe Valley region and at the top of Blue Mountain at Scenic
Caves. The colours are advancing in the beautiful Hockley Valley
region with a 70% colour change. The Airport Road area of the Hockley
Valley is always outstanding during the fall. http://www.400eleven.com/colo=
ur-report.html
Ottawa Region
The colours have advanced quickly over the last week in the Ottawa
area with an 80% colour change. Colours should peak over the
Thanksgiving Holiday weekend. A walk or bike ride along the beautiful
Rideau Canal is always a great way to enjoy the colours in Ottawa.
The area parkways offer great fall viewing as well.
Eastern Ontario Region
The Pembroke area is at PEAK. 100% colour change at this time.
Highways 60, 62, 515,512, 514 and County Road 64 are especially nice
at this time. There is a 40% colour change in the Belleville region
with the Loyalist Parkway, in Prince Edward County, a beautiful drive
any time of the year but especially nice during the fall. The Taste
and Art Trails, taking in the parkway along with County Roads 8, 11
and 12 offer an offer excellent fall colour views. The 1,000 island
region is reporting a 50% colour change with the 1,000 Island Parkway
offering pockets of burgundy, red and orange. The Brockville region to
Prescott is reporting some nice pockets of colour as well and a 50%
change.
See fall getaway packages http://www.400eleven.com/getaways-fall.html |