It’s that time of the year when summer is officially transitioning into winter and the dazzling colors of fall are beginning to surface in the North Eastern hemisphere. October is a special month at Niagara Falls, Canada, as tons of visitors flock to this destination to experience the thrilling “Maid of the Mist” in its finale month. If you are planning a Niagara Falls tour or Niagara Falls from NYC tour during this time of the year, it is worth traveling further east to experience the autumn in its royal splendor. With vibrant foliage and crisp air, the fall colors in Canada are simply dazzling. To witness some of the best “leaf peeping shows” and the fiery hues of red, orange, and yellow, here are our 5 best spots for Canada Fall Foliage which will without a doubt take your breath away!

Ottawa's Rideau Canal
Canada’s capital city houses a diverse range of trees that feature a lush green landscape for most of the year, but metamorphose to brilliant oranges, reds and yellows in September and October. To experience the magnificence of this burst of colors, traverse the Ottawa's Rideau Canal, which provides a lovely walk around the city and a great way to take in the fall colors. 15 minutes outside of Ottawa is Gatineau Park, which preserves 200 km of winding trails that provide a great hiking experience for leaf peepers.

Cariboo Region in British Columbia
The Cariboo Region in British Columbia dons on a breathtaking golden-yellow shade in autumn, which is less dramatic but a distinctive fall color than its eastern provincial counterparts. The beautiful central British Columbia is ablaze with yellow cottonwoods making it one of the most popularly visited destinations in autumn.

Killarney Provincial Park, Ontario
Killarney is one of the most spectacular provincial parks in Ontario. Like so many other of Ontario's provincial parks, Killarney offers some of Canada's best fall foliage. This stunning park is located just outside of Muskoka, Ontario's famous cottage country three hours north of Toronto and is a “must-visit” destination during autumn. Check out the Ontario Parks Fall Color Report, an excellent resource for travelers wanting to know where the fall colors are reaching their peak across Ontario.

Niagara-on-the-Lake
During your Niagara tours, make sure to drop by “Niagara-on-the-Lake”, one of Ontario's and possibly one of Canada's loveliest little towns. The historic Niagara Parkway, or “River Road,” is the route that Winston Churchill called "the prettiest Sunday afternoon drive in the world," that follows the winding curves of the Niagara River that divides Canada and the U.S.

Montreal & Quebec
Beautiful maple trees dominate Quebec’s landscape offering the leaf peepers some of Canada’s best fall foliage viewing. If your Canada tour also includes the lovely city of Montreal, then make sure to visit the famous Mont Royal that offers a spectacular view of the city’s changing colors.