Fall Activities In Southern Georgian Bay

 

Southern Georgian Bay is fortunate to have many exciting and interesting activities and amenities to enjoy. Take a scenic tour and discover places to view fall colours, the best pumpkin patches in the area, and fall hiking!
 

Hike and bike around the area

Southern Georgian Bay has a large trail system including wilderness trails, footpaths, and railway trails that wind through the landscapes along the Niagara Escarpment, Georgian Bay and through Collingwood and The Blue Mountains, perfect for any fall day!

Check out our blog post about hiking trails in the area
 

View the fall colours 

Southern Georgian Bay has some of the most scenic fall views, especially when the colours are changing. We have compiled a list of places to view the beautiful fall colours for scenic drives and hikes.

Fall Colours Tour
 

Spend the day at Blue Mountain

Blue Mountain is the perfect day trip in the fall! With activities for everyone, amazing restaurants, festivals, and attractions, you can never run out of things to do! 

Here are some fun festivals Blue Mountain runs every year;

Apple Harvest Weekend 

October 7-9th
Blue Mountain Village

A celebration of gratitude for the lands we live on, and that the farmers that feed us. Fabulous fall colours, crisp autumn air and even crisper apples. These are just some of the ingredients of the Thanksgiving harvest experience at Blue Mountain, in Ontario’s largest apple growing region. Apple Harvest Weekend features live music on the Coca-Cola Floating Stage, family activities, fall colours hiking, apple pie eating contests, cider tasting, sidewalk sales, Agora Path of Light and more!
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AGORA: Path of Light

Blue Mountain Village
Runs until October 31, 2021
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AGORA is an unusual and magical space inspired by storytellers and cycles of life in nature. As participants walk this circular path, they will encounter a series of interactive lighting installations based on the five elements of air, space, earth, water and fire. Tickets include one round-trip ride on the Open Air Gondola and 45 minutes on the AGORA: Path of Light experience.
 

Visit wineries and breweries 

Southern Georgian Bay is fortunate to have many exciting and interesting activities and amenities to enjoy. Take a scenic tour and discover the excellent wineries, breweries and cider houses in the area.

Check out our blog post about wineries and breweries 
 

Go to a pumpkin patch 

What better way to spend a beautiful fall day than picking pumpkins! Gather the family or your loved ones and spend an afternoon at some of Southern Georgian Bay’s pumpkin farms to get in the fall spirit!

Check out this list of pumpkin patches in the area
 

Go golfing

The Georgian Triangle is fortunate to have many natural and man made amenities that attract thousands of visitors each year.  Many local golf courses take advantage of the beauty and diversity of the landscape making the area’s courses very popular.  Here’s a guide to private, semi-private and public courses that are sure to impress golfers of all skill levels. 


Visit the GNE

September 22nd-24th

The Great Northern Exhibition, also known as the GNE, is an annual agricultural and rural fair held in Collingwood. It showcases various aspects of rural life, including livestock shows, agricultural exhibits, competitions, and entertainment. Enjoy carnival rides, food vendors, live music, and other exciting entertainment all weekend long! 
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