Although you could technically do this drive in one day, it’s recommended to plan at least 3-5 days for your Cabot Trail itinerary as there is so much to see and do.Ĭape Breton Highlands National Park is a paradise for hikers, with over 26 hiking trails in the park that are perfect for seeing the fall colours. One of the best ways to soak in the autumn colours of Cape Breton is by driving the world-famous Cabot Trail, a 300km highway that winds through Cape Breton Highlands National Park. One of the best places to see the amazing colours of autumn in Canada is Cape Breton Island in Nova Scotia.Ĭape Breton has spectacular scenery all year-round, but it comes even more breathtaking during the autumn season as the leaves of the old-growth trees turn into an incredible show of colour, ranging from fiery red to golden-yellow. And who knows, if I can talk my nieces into doing a blurb for me, I might even include autumn in British Columbia!Īutumn happening just outside our front door today! Autumn in Canada: Cape Breton, Nova ScotiaĬanada is one of the most beautiful autumn destinations in the world, especially on the East Coast. I’m going to add my favourite autumn destinations in Canada bit by bit and they’ll include autumn in Ontario, where we live, autumn in Newfoundland, where we grew up, and autumn in Quebec, where we’re presently searching for a cottage since we won’t be able to travel for awhile. But as mentioned above, it’s autumn in Canada right now so I’m totally tied up with the start of virtual school, competitive cheerleading and hockey.Ī few pics of the kids enjoying fall in Ottawa, Canada through the years Some of these incredible and beautiful autumn destinations will definitely surprise you! Beautiful Autumn Destinations in North Americaīeing our home sweet home, North America is filled with amazing and beautiful autumn destinations. One day! But until then, we decided to find out where other travel bloggers recommend to travel in autumn. I can also just imagine the beauty of autumn in the majestic Danube city of Budapest, the small jewel box village of Cesky Krumlov and the Atlantic shores Portugal’s Algarve. I bet they’d be some of the most beautiful autumn destinations! Returning to Basel and exploring the incredible mountains of Switzerland in its autumn glory would be amazing. I’d love to return to some of our favourite travel spots during autumn. I’d love to experience autumn in Europe … imagine the colours of autumn in Paris and London! It’s a busy time which means we have never been able to travel and enjoy beautiful autumn destinations around the world. Around home, school and hockey are starting and life gets back to normal after the kids’ summer break. Autumn in Canada means pumpkin patches, apple orchards, orange maple leaves and the celebration of Thanksgiving.
If you're a wannabe leaf peeper in need of travel inspiration, we've rounded up the 35 best places to see fall foliage this year, both stateside and abroad.There’s something about the cool crisp air and beautiful colours of autumn that make it one of my favourite seasons. While Vermont and Maine have stunning views, so do international destinations like Edinburgh and Amsterdam. So why not plan your travel around leaf peeping? The best places to see fall foliage aren't just in the northeastern United States. This causes the chlorophyll, the substance that makes the leaves green, break down and the leaves, er, die, slowly, resulting in some stunning autumnal tones from burgundy red to traffic light yellow.įall is also a great time to travel because you can avoid summer crowds, hot weather, and the rainy season. Why do the leaves change colors? As the weather gets colder, the days also get shorter, limiting the amount of sunlight plants can access for photosynthesis. If you live somewhere the climate experiences all four seasons, the leaves changing color may just be part of your regular day, but for those who live in other parts of the country (or world), the vibrant hues are truly a phenomenon. While fall may officially start on the Autumnal Equinox (that's on Saturday, September 23 this year), many people (hello, leaf peepers) feel that the seasons don't change until the leaves do. And while there are many things the season brings to be excited for- pumpkin carving, Thanksgiving feasts, and scary movies to name a few-one of the most anticipated is the changing color of the leaves. Just as soon as the heat and humidity of summer become too much, you wake up to first crisp morning of fall.
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