5 places to admire the fall colours in the Outaouais
When fall finally makes its appearance, it goes big! The temperature may be dropping, but the fall colours just keep getting better. Now that apple-picking season is almost over, it’s time to head for the hills and admire the beautiful leaves. Here are 5 top spots in the Outaouais to do just that!
Gatineau
You don’t have to leave town to enjoy the season’s splendour: the fall colours are gorgeous in Leamy Lake Park. It’s the ideal place for an afternoon of outdoor fun!
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Leamy Lake Park –Fournier Boulevard, Gatineau.
Parking is free in the fall (after September 3).
Les Collines-de-l’Outaouais
The trails in Gatineau Park are an iconic destination for “leaf watchers”. The trails range in difficulty from novice to expert, and several of them are dog-friendly!
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Gatineau Park – 33 Scott Road, Chelsea.
Visit the NCC website for the status of the shuttle service. (Available on the weekends until October 24, 2021.)
La Vallée-de-la-Gatineau
Looking for a great view of the autumn landscape in the Vallée? At 18 metres high, the observation tower at Mount Morissette Regional Park offers spectacular panoramic views.
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Lac Long Road, Blue Sea.
The park has 13 km of marked hiking trails.
Petite Nation
The Ripon Black Mountains Park offers the ideal fall combo: 800 acres of forest and a lookout 426 metres above sea level, from which you can admire the spectacular colours of the surrounding countryside!
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39 Montagne-Noire Road, Ripon.
The park has 7 hiking trails with a total length of 17 km.
Pontiac
Are you inquisitive and athletic? Combine the two at Chutes Coulonge Adventure Park, where you can take an interpretive walking trail and learn about the history of the log drive in a beautiful autumn setting.
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100 Parc-des-Chutes Drive, Mansfield-et-Pontefract.
The Coulonge Falls Adventure Park has obstacle courses, a Via Ferrata and giant zip lines.
To get the most out of the fall colours, act fast—they don’t last long! And if you’re still hankering to pick apples and pumpkins, here’s a list of local pick-your-own orchards and farms you can visit.
