This is the report for Monday, September 27, 2004
Northern Ontario
In the far northwestern region of Ontario, there is a 50% colour change with mainly
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 and mountain maples 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 50% change as this
time. There are some pockets of bright 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 and the Ouimet Canyon area. The north shore of Lake
Superior across to the Sault Ste. Marie has progressed to about a 65% change at this
time. The Agawa Canyon Tour train adventure, out of Sault Ste. Marie, is always an
ideal fall colour excursion and the canyon is currently about 75% turned. 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 40% 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. Highway 66 from Matheson to Englehart is offering some
bright yellow from the poplars. Over the next few weeks an ideal fall colour-viewing
area is the fire tower lookout in Temagami, where there is a 35% colour change with
some nice areas of gold from the birch trees and small pockets of orange and red in the
maples, at this time. The colour has advanced to a 50% change in the Sudbury area,
with the soft maples showing some nice pockets of bright red and orange. Highway 637
to Killarney is a beautiful fall colour route. The North Bay region is offering a 70%
change just north of the city, a little less colour to the south. Bright red and yellow
dominate the region. A good viewing area is along highway 534 from Powasson to
Restoule. There are also some nice areas of colour from North Bay south to Burk’s
Falls along highway 11. There is a 25% colour change now toward Mattawa.
In Algonquin Park, the colours have advance quickly over the past few days. There is
a 90% colour change at the east gate and a 80% colour change near the west gate of
the park. The colour appears much brighter this week. Dominant colours are red,
burgundy, orange and gold. 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. Ragged Falls along the Oxtongue River, just west of the park
and just north of highway 60 is an outstanding fall colour location.
Ottawa Region
There is a 20% colour change in the Ottawa area at this time. There are some small
pockets of gold and yellow in the birch trees in the city. A walk along the beautiful
Rideau Canal is always outstanding during the fall.
Eastern Ontario
In the eastern Ontario region of the province the colour is advancing. There is a 60%
colour change in the Kemptville area with some nice pockets of red and orange in the
maple trees and yellow from the poplars. 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 25% 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 a 50% change at this time with some nice colour
starting along highway 124 and along highway 69, north of the town. The North
Muskoka area has a 40% colour change with some nice pockets of red and bright
orange in the maple trees. Colours are just starting to change, about a 15 to 20%
colour 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 and in particular the Inglis Falls area and across to the
beautiful Beaver Valley, there is a 20% colour change at this time. The drive into the
Beaver Valley from Grey County Road 4, in the south, is always outstanding during the
fall. The Hockley Valley area and into the Caledon region area, is showing just a 10 to
15% change. The Elora Gorge and Fergus area has some very nice pockets of early
colour in the low-lying areas. The remainder of far Southwestern Ontario is showing
just a 5% colour change.
Toronto
Just a 10% colour change in the Toronto region at this time. There are some small
pockets of colour along the Don Valley Parkway and Black Creek Parkway at this time. |
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