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1 Algonquin Park, Ontario: You’ll be hard pressed to find a prettier display of vibrant fall foliage than in Algonquin Park. This provincial park is located between Georgian Bay and the Ottawa River in Ontario and is the oldest provincial park in Canada. At about 7,653 square kilometres in size, this sizeable space makes for a gorgeous road trip destination, especially in the autumn months. To determine what the season has in store, find out predictions for the season’s fall colour change and to plan your road trip accordingly, check out the Algonquin Park Fall Colour Report.

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2 Larch Valley, Alberta: Each year, visitors flock to Alberta’s Larch Valley to witness firsthand Mother Nature’s breathtaking work. The larch tree is what gives this place its name and during the fleeting but gorgeous fall months, these trees turn a golden or copper tone that’s simply magical. Once you’ve reached your destination, enjoy an invigorating hike or horseback ride along the mountain trail to get up close and personal with this pretty display of colour.

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3 Stanley Park, British Columbia: British Columbia’s Stanley Park offers visitors an impressive display of fall foliage, especially around mid-October when the plants and trees within the park turn glorious shades of orange, red, purple and gold.

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4 Cabot Trail, Nova Scotia: Cape Breton Island is the quintessential fall escape and the Cabot Trail is the perfect place to witness Mother Nature in all her glory. It’s the perfect road trip destination, especially during the vibrant and colourful fall months. Morphing from green to red to golden yellows and burnt oranges, the leaves here put on quite a show!

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5 The Bruce Peninsula, Ontario: Situated between Georgian Bay and Lake Huron, the Bruce Peninsula is a popular tourist destination, drawing visitors from all over the world who are looking for great camping, fishing and hiking. It’s also home to a portion of the 800-kilometre long Bruce Trail as well as two national parks, the Bruce Peninsula National Park and Fathom Five National Marine Park. In September and October, it’s the perfect destination for leaf peepers looking to bask in fall’s stunning display of colour.

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6 The Laurentian Mountains, Quebec: Autumn in Quebec is a sight to behold but if you really want a special treat, head to the Laurentian Mountains. You’ll find sugar maples, yellow birch and American beech, as well as red and white pines. The colours start to turn at the end of September and continue their metamorphosis until the middle to end of October.