Plan a day trip or easy fall overnight getaway that fresh air fun seekers will love with any of the outdoor adventures below.

 

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    Find Fall Colour By Foot

    Experience Carolinian forest in its colourful fall cloak along Royal Botanical Gardens’ 27 kilometres of walking trails that include over 20 lookouts, seven boardwalks and 21 stream crossings, and Dundas Valley Conservation Area’s 40 kilometres of trails.

    The 2-kilometre Six Nations of the Grand River Nature Trail in Ohsweken takes hikers on a journey through Carolinian forests and is an excellent option for young hikers. Interpretative signs along the route help create an appreciation for Canada’s largest single block of Carolinian woodland.

    Home to what’s believed to be the largest number of unique karst features in any protected area in the province, Eramosa Karst Conservation Area has trails, boardwalks and bridges that encourage exploration of unique geological formations that include a natural dolomitic limestone bridge and one of Ontario’s largest caves.

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    Explore One of Canada's Unesco World Biosphere Reserves

    The Niagara Escarpment is a Canadian landmark 450 million years in the making. Explore this spectacular ridge of fossil-filled rock by foot or by bike at the region’s many conservation areas.

    Experience the natural wonders of the Niagara Escarpment as well as the cultural heritage of its past at Limehouse Conservation Area. The Bruce Trail and its side trails take visitors through a variety of Escarpment landscapes and even into its geological heart at an area known as the “Hole in the Wall,” where ladders cut through fissures in the rock.

    Terra Cotta Conservation Area is a trail lover’s paradise with a variety of paths that run through forests, fields, lakes and ponds of the Niagara Escarpment’s surroundings and let you experience natural settings close to urban and rural developments.

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    Hike Canada's Oldest and Longest Footpath

    The Bruce Trail winds its way 890 kilometres along the Niagara Escarpment from its southern tip in Niagara all the way to Tobermory. Many Hamilton and Halton conservation areas offer access to the trail.

    Guided Bruce Trail Waterfall Walking Tours feature waterfalls, scenic vistas, Carolinian forests and the natural beauty of the Niagara Escarpment on a five-day, four-night tour. The Bruce Trail Iroquoia trip is a great option for those interested in a guided day trip hike.

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    Fall Waterfall Wonder

    Explore some of the hiking trails along the Niagara Escarpment to discover fall waterfall wonders surrounded by beautiful changing foliage. Spencer Gorge Conservation Area, which is home to Tew Falls and Webster Falls as well as the stunning Dundas Peak, requires advance online reservations during the fall colour season. Not too far away, Hilton Falls Conservation Area in Burlington, which is home to another spectacular waterfall, is also requiring online reservations for fall visits.

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    Master Your Mountain Bike

    Kelso Conservation Area’s 29 km of marked mountain biking trails along the Niagara Escarpment allow you to enjoy views of the countryside along the way. Trails are well marked and rated by skill level.

    The Dundas Valley is full of waterfalls, elevation changes and sweet singletrack riding but is best for experienced riders. You’ll need some experience with trail navigation, as the routes are easy to follow using rider-generated maps on AllTrails, but aren’t well marked. You can also get a riding map from Freewheel Cycle, located in downtown Dundas.

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    Two Wheel Cruising

    The HamBur Loop winds 50 kilometres through Hamilton and Burlington, offering recreational cyclists a terrific touring option for taking in some of the area’s most stunning waterfronts and scenic lookouts.

    The 32-kilometre Brantford to Hamilton Rail Trail meanders alongside the Grand River, providing amazing views of rustic fall colours. For a shorter ride, start at Glen Morris and pedal nine kilometres downstream to Paris. Make sure you spend some time exploring this quaint town’s bakeries, coffee shops and restaurants.

    The seamlessly smooth and paved Waterfront Trail connecting Burlington and Hamilton is perfect for parents with trailers and kid seats, as well as little ones learning to pedal on their own. Ride the scenic shorelines of Lake Ontario and enjoy playgrounds, parks and food stops along the way.

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    Ride the River

    Canoe, kayak, or raft the Grand River and enjoy the fall-painted leaves of the surrounding Carolinian forest. Grand Experiences and Grand River Rafting are both great local outfitters that will provide your group with the expert guidance and gear you need for a great trip.


Looking to add on to your trip – explore available experiences, take advantage of special offers and discover the amazing events that will be taking place while you’re in town.

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Now thru December 31

Beer Soak

Grand Wellness

202 Grand River Ave., Brantford, ON

25 minutes for $62

October 15

Heritage Workshop: Needle Felting

Ireland House Museum

2168 Guelph Line, Burlington, ON, L7P 5A8

Date & Time: Oct 15, 1:00pm - 4:00pm Fees: Member: $54.00 Non-members: $60.00 This workshop...

Now thru December 31

Portfolio, Teen and Adult Classes at the Tenaglia School of Art and Portfolio Building

Williams Mill Creative Arts Studios

515 Main Street, Glen Williams, ON, L7G 3S9

Contact to book. E: sheri@sheritenaglia.com T: 905-873-3220 W: www.sheritenaglia.com

Now thru December 31

Furnace Room Brewery Tour and Tasting

Furnace Room Brewery

1 Elgin Street, Georgetown, Ontario, L7G 3M2

Now thru October 31

Puddicombe Estate Winery Tour: 5oz Wine Train

Puddicombe Estate Farms & Winery

1468 HWY 8, Winona, ON, L8E 5K9

Price: $17.95. Duration: 1 hour. ONLY AVAILABLE ON WEEKENDS.

Now thru October 31

Movies with the Goats!

Triple C Farm

500 Carluke Road West, Ancaster, ON, Canada, L9G 3L1

Price: Minimum contribution of $100 + HST includes single household OR up to a maximum...

Now thru December 31

Explore Paris Like A Local – A Sweet Escape

Tasty Road Trips Food Tours

Paris, Ontario

Tour Details: This tour is a 4.5 hour all-inclusive self-guided tour with all food, sips,...

Now thru October 1, 2023

Design & Plant a Garden Program

Lucy Maud Montgomery Children’s Garden for the Senses

477 Guelph Street, Norval, Ontario L0P 1K0, Canada

Programs run June through September (weather permitting). Programs are age and ability appropriate. Programs last...

Now thru October 31

Puddicombe Estate Winery Tour: Wine Maker’s Special Tasting

Puddicombe Estate Farms & Winery

1468 HWY 8, Winona, ON, L8E 5K9

MINIMUM 25 GUESTS. Price: $26.95. Duration: 1.5 hour. ONLY AVAILABLE ON WEEKENDS.

Now thru December 31

Half-Day Creative

studio k2

270 Sherman Ave N, Hamilton, ON L8L 6N4

Our experiences are offered in studio at The Cotton Factory in Hamilton, ON

Now thru November 4

Ghost Walks: Hermitage Ruins

Ghost Walks

82 King St E, Hamilton, ON L8N 1A9

Sat May 13th, Sat Jul 22nd, Sat Aug 19th, Sat Sep 30th, Fri the 13th...

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