Where Fall Colours Meet Campfires, Crisp Mornings, and the Northern Lights

In Northern Ontario, fall means forests painted in gold and crimson, hot cider by a crackling fire, and spotting deer on quiet backroads—all without leaving your own backyard. Small towns greet you like old friends, local markets overflow with seasonal flavours, and weekend adventures come in the simple joys of crunching leaves and warm laughter. This is your place to slow down, savour the season, and stay a while. Come North. You’ll be surprised how close the extraordinary really is.

Hit the road on stunning routes like the Georgian Bay Coastal Route, Lake Superior Circle Tour, Heart of Canada Tour, Lake Temiskaming Tour, and the Grand Algoma Tour, all just a few hours from home.

Explore vibrant northern cities like Sudbury, North Bay, Sault Ste. Marie, and Thunder Bay, along with dozens of historic and scenic small towns including Little Current, Killarney, Terrace Bay, Nipigon, Wawa, Hearst, Dryden, and Kenora.

Wherever you go, you’ll find gorgeous fall colours, family-friendly adventures, spooky season experiences, farmers’ markets, scenic lookouts, provincial parks, hiking trails, paddling routes, fishing lodges, and oh so many welcoming places to stay while soaking in your favourite fall moments.

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10 Amazing Facts About the Northern Lights

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Is the 1,400 Kilometre Drive to Northwest Ontario For a Fishing Trip Worth it?

It depends if you want to catch hundreds of fish a day or not!

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Fall Foliage Retreats: Experience North Bay's Autumn Splendour

A full guide to this Ontario city’s fall foliage—the best vistas, hiking trails, and cozy accommodations for a colourful autumn escape.

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Sudbury Art Galleries, Murals & Shops: A 2025 Guide to the City’s Art Scene

From the Art Gallery of Sudbury to street murals and cozy cafés showcasing local creatives, check out the best places to take in some art in Sudbury this year.

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