This is the report for Thursday, September 23, 2004
Northern Ontario
In the far northwestern region of Ontario, there is 25% to 30% colour change shades of gold and yellow in the aspen, birch and ash trees in the Dryden region to Kenora and
across to the Fort Frances area. The “Pin” cherry trees are showing some bright red and orange. An ideal route to enjoy the colours is highway 502 south of Dryden to Fort
Frances. In Thunder Bay, there is a 25% change as this time. There are some small pockets of red in the maples as well as yellow and gold in the alder, birch and poplar
trees. As the fall colour season continues there are many beautiful fall colour-viewing locations, in the north, including areas along highways 11 and 17 towards Kakabeka
Falls. The north shore of Lake Superior across to the Sault Ste. Marie has progressed to about a 30% change at this time. The Agawa Canyon Tour train adventure, out of
Sault Ste. Marie, is always an ideal fall colour excursion and they currently report the canyon at about 50% turned. Pockets of deep burgundy, bright orange and vibrant
gold, are dominating the area.
In the northeastern region, the colours are gradually changing in the Kirkland Lake area to Temagami, with a 20% colour change at this time in the birch and poplar trees.
Maple trees are starting to change as well with some nice pockets of colour now along highway 66 to Kirkland Lake. Over the next few weeks an ideal fall colour-viewing area
is the fire tower lookout in Temagami, where there is a 25% colour change with some nice areas of gold from the birch trees and orange and red in the maples, at this time.
The Sudbury area is reporting a 20% colour change. The North Bay region is offering a 40% change with some nice areas of colour now from North Bay south to Burk’s Falls
along highway 11.
In Algonquin Park, the colours have advance quickly over the past few days. There is 75% colour change at the east gate and a 60% colour change near the west gate of the
park. Dominant colours are red, burgundy, orange and gold, although the park staff, to date, indicate colours appear a little duller than in previous years. One of the ideal
locations, to enjoy the colours in Algonquin, is the view from the observation deck, at the “world class” Algonquin visitor centre, along the highway 60 corridor. The view is
always outstanding but especially breathtaking in the fall.
Eastern Ontario
In the eastern Ontario region of the province the colour is advancing. There is a 40% colour change in the Kemptville area with some nice pockets of red in the low-lying
areas. Some nice pockets of yellow in the poplars as well. The Pembroke area is reporting a 30% colour change with some pockets of orange and yellow. Good viewing
areas over the next two weeks will be highways 512, 515, 28 and 514. The Brockville, 1000 Island area, has about a 20% colour change, with some pockets of red and
orange along the 1000 Island Parkway. A cruise of the beautiful 1,000 islands is always a great way to enjoy the fall colour, in this region.
Central Ontario
The Parry Sound region, is reporting the leaves are just starting to turn colour with about a 20% change at this time with some nice colour starting along highway 124.
There also is some early colour, bright red, along highway 69 from the maples and sumacs. The North Muskoka area has a 35 to 40% colour change with some nice
pockets of red and bright orange in the maple trees. Colours are just starting to change in the south Muskoka region across to southern Haliburton county and further south to
the Kawartha Lakes and across to the Barrie, Huronia region and west to Collingwood. Ideal viewing locations over the next few weeks include the Fire Tower Lookout in
Dorset, Lions Lookout in Huntsville, the Horseshoe Valley area north east of Barrie and the Scenic Caves area in Collingwood, just to name a few. Also, taking a boat cruise,
through the various “cottage country” regions of Ontario, is an excellent way to enjoy the fall colour.
Niagara Falls Region
No significant colour change as yet.
Southwestern Region
The Owen Sound region across to the Beaver Valley, south to the Hockley Valley area and into the Caledon region and further to the Fergus and Elora areas, are showing just
a 10% change. Just small splashes of colour in this area. Ideal fall colour locations over the next few weeks include Inglis Falls in Owen Sound and the various lookouts in
the Beaver Valley area, south of Thornbury and the Elora Gorge. The remainder of Southwestern Ontario is showing no significant colour change as yet.
Toronto
No significant colour change as yet. |
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