5 epic adventures for Fall in Ontario

As the air turns crisp and Ontario’s forests glow in warm, golden hues, fall reveals a slower, more magical side of the province. Autumn is more than just a season here—it’s a chance to swap screens for scenic drives, step into cozy layers, and experience unique local adventures that only come once a year. Whether you're planning a weekend escape with friends, a solo reset, or a romantic road trip, these 7 unforgettable fall experiences in Ontario will have you embracing every crunchy leaf and pumpkin spice moment.

Take the cranberry plunge in Muskoka

Want to literally dive into the season? The iconic cranberry plunge in Muskoka (at Johnston's Cranberry Marsh) is the perfect Fall activity. You suit up in hip waders and wade right into a sea of floating crimson cranberries and it makes for a picture perfect moment with your friends. After the plunge, you can walk around the nearby trails and grab a cranberry scone at the cafe.

Want to join a group of other solo adventurers? We have set (co-ed) group departures for the 2025 season. Send us an email travel@origin-travels.com with questions and to grab your spot!

$120 CAD includes the plunge + round trip transport from Toronto

Go front-country camping in Algonquin Park

This park is gorgeous in the Fall when you're walking under canopies of colourful leaves on the trails. Front-country camping makes it super accessible—drive-in sites, cozy campfires, and nearby trailheads mean you get all the beauty and can make it a quick weekend trip.

Tip: peak colour season changes year over year so check the forecast when you're planning your trip

Want to join a group of other solo adventurers? We have set (co-ed) group departures for the 2025 season. Send us an email travel@origin-travels.com with questions and to grab your spot!

$140 CAD includes return transportation from Toronto, guided group canoe and entry into Algonquin

Stroll and sip your way through Prince Edward County

Few places in Ontario combine small-town charm, local wine, and fall farm vibes quite like Prince Edward County. Explore the quaint streets of Bloomfield and Picton, stop at roadside pumpkin patches, and enjoy tastings at local wineries like Grange of Prince Edward or Rosehall Run.

Rent a cozy cottage in Muskoka

There’s nothing like sipping morning coffee on a dock surrounded by misty fall colours. Renting a cottage in Muskoka gives you front-row seats to autumn’s show—plus, the perfect base for canoeing, hiking, and roasting marshmallows under a sky full of stars. Whether you’re into luxe lakeside cabins or rustic woodstove vibes, it’s the ultimate fall recharge.

Hike the trails in Rouge National Urban Park

You can get a dose of nature in the city (Toronto). Rouge National Urban Park is Canada’s first urban national park, and in fall, its trails are lined with colour and cooler air that makes hiking even better. The Vista Trail offers scenic lookouts over the Rouge River Valley—perfect for an afternoon escape (that's accessible without a car).