Fall Foliage: Where do I go to see fall leaf colours (colors)?

There are many foliage or leaf peeper areas in Canada to visit in the September and October fall months in 2010, some more spectacular than others, however .......all are spectacular!! 

Maple Tree Red Leaves are favourites

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. 

Fall Foliage, Fall Colours or Autumn Colors?

What is the difference between fall foliage and fall colours or colors? How about Americans vs Canadians and the spelling of colour vs color. Another important distinction is the notion of the “Leaf Peeper”, a term describing the tourists that flock to the North East New England area of the U.S. during the fall foliage season. Peepers tend to get arrested in Canada.

Nova Scotia Fall Colours (colors) 2011

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 9-18, 2011.

Nova Scotia Hotels

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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)

The fall colours (couleurs) in Quebec are titled ‘Symphony of colour” 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. There are many tourist areas in the province and with autumn details on the fall colours.

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New Brunswick Fall Colours (colors)

The Province of New Brunswick web site provides excellent information on the types of trees and the fall foliage and the colours the fall leaves produce. 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 and activities talks about festivals golf, and special locations.

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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. 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.

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