We’re only a week into September, but fall colours are already showing up in parks throughout the province.
With the autumnal equinox falling on September 22, 2024, landscapes around the city will soon change into stunning hues of reds, oranges, and yellows before you know it.
For those who want to get a jump start on leaf peeping season, the Ontario Parks Fall Colour Map is your best resource to find the best viewing conditions for changing foliage across the province.
Featuring an interactive map with colour-coded leaf icons, the site lets you see the current colour change in Ontario’s provincial parks. The colour of the leaf icon, which ranges from dark green to dark red, represents each specific park and its up-to-date fall colour report, and the colour of each region reflects the average of all parks within that region.
As of September 6, most parks throughout the province remain dark and light green, with the lighter green pointing to a 10 per cent leaf colour change.
Arrowhead, Balsam Lake, Darlington, Mono Cliffs and Pancake Bay are among the parks currently showing a 10 per cent lead colour change.
While trees typically start changing colours in mid-September, factors like this summer’s extreme rain and recent cold streaks could cause some leaves to change earlier than usual.
The length of the season for leaf peeping will also be impacted by upcoming weather conditions, like precipitation, frost, and wind.
As fall approaches, keep an eye on the Ontario Parks Fall Colour Map for the best destinations to see autumn foliage!