The Ontario’s Highlands region cuts a swath smack dab through the heart of massive tracts of deciduous forests. This includes many fall colour rock stars, such as Algonquin Park, The Ottawa Valley, Haliburton Highlands, Bon Echo and Bancroft. Our handcrafted roads wind and twist their way through Mother Nature’s big show. This is the perfect time to layer up, slow down, take a deep breath, and maybe even take a few pics of you and the steed.

Fall riding is, hands down, our favourite time of year to ride. Here’s how to maximize your next adventure when Riding the Highlands. 

Click here to check out our Fall Loop & order your Free Ride the Highlands map to start planning your trip.

With so many of the top Ride the Highlands routes and roads winding their way through back-country and touching Ontario Parks, you better believe that you’re going to see some awesome iconic Canadian scenery. The best time to ride and capture fiery red blazing maple leaves is mid September through October, but with the fall colours being heavily influenced by the weather, the season can sometimes last a few weeks longer.

Be sure to check out Ontario Parks online Fall Colour interactive map before you head out to find out where the changing season is taking place across the province, throughout their parks and on your riding routes.

Here’s a sample of some of the best routes and rest stops, which will provide the perfect riding weekend for you and the crew on your Ride the Highlands Fall colour adventure.