Fall watching in Ontario

[vladislav]

Hi gang,

Any of you done any fall scenery watching lately? I want to drive around on the weekend and get to some nice looking areas. Anywhere within a couple of hours from TO would be fine. Anyone has any recommendations? It doesn't have to be an overnight thing, I just want to take the missus to look at pretty leaves, she loves fall.

Thanks.

[3weddings]

I see you are in Mississauga, drive right up Erin Mills Parkway to N. of Steeles when it becomes Mississauga Rd again. It's a scenic drive along the escarpment.

Turn right onto Old Baseline Rd and Stop at the Cheltenham Badlands for a peek
http://www.torontohiking.com/Hikes/L16badlnd/l16badlnd.html

Continue to Hwy 10 and head north, and get a wonderful view of Toronto and more of the escarpment. At Forks of the credit turn left and enjoy the winding road to Belfountain for a couple of nice stores. Head into Erin and continue along 124/24/25 towards Guelph, but head down Hwy 25 towards Milton and take 5th Sideroad to Guelph Line and drive right through the escarpment.

It's a lovely drive with very nice little shops along the way.

[l69norm]

The fall colors report (updated on Tues and Fri) is:
http://www.ontariotravel.net/publications/fallcolourreport.pdf

[Talamasca]

I see you are in Mississauga, drive right up Erin Mills Parkway to N. of Steeles when it becomes Mississauga Rd again. It's a scenic drive along the escarpment.

Erin Mills Pkwy ends in Mississauga south of the 401, not at Steeles, when it meets up with Mississauga Rd. I agree with you on everything else though. It's a pretty drive.

OP, if you're going this route, go a little north as well and drive through the Hockley Valley near Orangeville. Another very scenic drive.

I think I'll be doing the Images Studio Tour in the Orillia/Blue Mountain area this weekend. You get to combine looking at the fall colours with visiting local artisans and viewing their works.

Images Studio Tour - Orillia (http://www.images-studio-tour.com/)

[vladislav]

Thank you guys so much! Going to map this out tonight, hope to make a full day out of it, maybe even two.

[3weddings]

Erin Mills Pkwy ends in Mississauga south of the 401, not at Steeles, when it meets up with Mississauga Rd. I agree with you on everything else though. It's a pretty drive.

OP, if you're going this route, go a little north as well and drive through the Hockley Valley near Orangeville. Another very scenic drive.

I think I'll be doing the Images Studio Tour in the Orillia/Blue Mountain area this weekend. You get to combine looking at the fall colours with visiting local artisans and viewing their works.

Images Studio Tour - Orillia (http://www.images-studio-tour.com/)

He's in Mississauga, and if you don't know that by now, well then you shouldn't be driving :rolleyes: Glad you approve :rolleyes:

We did the Artisan tour once, and it was a disappointment, likely will be on a long weekend. Might as well hit Glen Williams and save the gas, even if it hits $1.

[bsobaid]

Is there a place to see fall colours in mississauga?

There are many scenic drives but I am looking for place, some kind of park or something.

[ihsn]

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[NewDad5]

If your looking for a park...Bruces Mill in stouffville is very nice...404 north to stouffville sideroad head east I beleive its between kennedy and McCowan if not its on the south side cant really miss it. On your way back take a stroll down Unionville Main st.

[Talamasca]

Is there a place to see fall colours in mississauga?

There are many scenic drives but I am looking for place, some kind of park or something.

Erindale Park (main entrance on Dundas just east of Mississauga Rd) is nice. About half an hour north of Mississauga is Belfountain where you can drive the very awesome Forks of the Credit Rd. Belfountain Conservation Area has beautiful hikes. A bit further north of Belfountain near Orangeville is Hockley Valley, which is famous for its fall colours. It's usually packed with people this time of year.