14 Canadian Destinations That Are Perfect For Fall
Credit: David Webb
With 9.98 million square-kilometres of adventure waiting for you, it’s safe to say Canada is an outdoors-person’s wonderland.
And just because summer is approaching its end doesn’t mean you’re limited in your choices of adventure. In fact, fall is one of the best times to get outside from coast-to-coast.
We’re here to help you get started on your all-Canadian autumn adventure. Let’s take a look at 14 epic outdoorsy wonderlands tailor-made for enthusiasts like you:
Classic Ontario
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That OTHER Rocky Mountain NP
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Islands of Ontario
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Whistler, Sans Snow
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Superior’s Wild Shore
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On The Waterfront
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Rich Adventures
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Algonquin’s Big Lake
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West Coast Wonders
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Sunshine On My Shoulders…
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A Big Ride
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As Far South as South Goes…
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NB’s Epic Coast
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Rocky Mountain Wonders
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