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With nearly ten million square kilometres of stunning wilderness, Canada offers endless opportunities to find your perfect outdoor escape.
Although Canada's landscapes are pretty breathtaking, they serve up more than just views – they're your gateway to adventure. From kayaking across serene lakes to exploring hidden trails, there's no shortage of ways to embrace autumn. Think big. You're in Canada now.
Our favourite things to do in Canada during the autumn
Hiking and moose-spotting in Banff National Park
If you're hungry to catch a glimpse of Canada's legendary fall foliage, lace up your walking boots and set your coordinates to Banff National Park. Aside from watching larch needles transform from green to golden pins, autumn also marks the rutting season for elk and moose. This sees the big males head out to Banff National Park (and Ontario's Algonquin Provincial Park) in search of a mate. You can book onto specialist wildlife safaris, but you've got a pretty good chance of an encounter on a scenic drive.
The Rocky Mountains stretch from northern Alberta to British Columbia in Canada
Dark sky viewing in Alberta
Autumn in Canada offers perfect dark sky viewing, and the Jasper Dark Sky Festival in Alberta is the ideal place to gaze at the stars. It takes place at the world's largest accessible dark sky preserve each October and features a schedule of speakers, activities and jaw-dropping skyscapes.
Award-winning wineries in Ontario
Ontario has plenty to discover, including its wine country. Around two-thirds of Canada's vineyard acreage is situated in this region, spread across 6,900 hectares of fertile land. In autumn, these vineyards are in full harvesting mode, so spend your afternoon watching the action and sampling the tipples at award-winning wineries, including ‘Winery of the Year’, Domaine Queylus, as well as Peller Estates, Henry of Pelham, and more.
Embark on the Fundy Coastal Drive
One of the best ways to relish the autumnal landscapes of New Brunswick is to take the Fundy Coastal Drive, which spans 286 miles from Sackville to St. Stephen. Make sure to include a stop at Hopewell Rocks – home to some of the highest tides in the world. You might even spot a leviathan or two as autumn is prime whale-watching season.
Canada has a whopping two million lakes to discover
Northern lights spotting in Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut
As the nights get longer, it marks the start of the northern lights season in Canada's north. Time your trip so you're among the first to see the extraordinary light show set the sky ablaze in mesmerising ribbons of colour. Just make sure to pack that camera.
For more information visit explore-canada.co.uk
