7 Fall Adventures in Ontario, Canada

Great museums, national urban park adventures and a glowing pumpkin display can all be found in Ontario this season.

Rouge National Urban Park in Toronto, Ontario (photo by Scott Munn)

Established in 2015, Rouge National Urban Park's 19,500 acres sit just a 45-minute drive from central Toronto, Ontario, and offer a wealth to explore this fall, including 37 miles worth of hiking trails to explore that wind through farm fields and orchards. Made up of protected agricultural lands and natural areas, Rouge National Urban Park also shares the Native American heritage of the area and offers a variety of adventures. If the great outdoors isn't your speed, Ontario offers more to explore this season, including museums and historic properties.

Little Canada

Little East Coast at Little Canada in Toronto, Ontario (photo courtesy of Little Canada)

This small-but-mighty attraction in Toronto, Ontario, features miniaturized versions of destinations across the country and offers the chance for your likeness to be part of the display.

Bata Shoe Museum

Exterior of the Bata Shoe Museum in Toronto, Ontario (photo courtesy of Bata Shoe Museum)

From Elton John’s platform boots to Queen Victoria’s slippers, this quirky museum in Toronto, Ontario, offers a unique perspective on culture and fashion. 

Pumpkinferno

Pumpkinferno in Morrisburg, Ontario (photo by Jeff Speed)

This sprawling outdoor art exhibition in Morrisburg, Ontario, features awe-inspiring displays carved from more than 7,000 pumpkins. 

Royal Ontario Museum

Age of Dinosaurs Gallery at the Royal Ontario Museum in Toronto, Ontario (photo courtesy of destination)

Known for its dinosaurs, this Toronto, Ontario, institution features more than 40 galleries and exhibition spaces and houses more than 13 million pieces. 

Niagara Bound Tours

Travelers listening to tour guide on Niagara Bound Tours in the Niagara Region of Ontario (photo courtesy of Niagara Bound Tours)

Explore the stories of those who sought freedom from slavery with this car-caravan tour that visits historic locations across the Niagara Region of Ontario

Casa Loma

Casa Loma in Toronto, Ontario (photo courtesy of destination)

This Gothic mansion turned museum and cultural landmark in Toronto offers tours, dining and seasonal events. 

Rouge National Urban Park

Rouge National Urban Park in Toronto, Ontario (photo by Scott Munn)

Established in 2015, this park that is located a 45-minute drive from central Toronto, Ontario, offers a wealth of outdoor activities and hiking trails.

Story: Gracie Metz
Issue: Weekend Guides