Fall Colours Are Peaking in Muskoka — Where to Go and What to Do

MUSKOKA, ON – October 6, 2025 – Muskoka has officially reached 100% colour change and the region is ablaze with vibrant reds, fiery oranges, and glowing yellows – making it one of the most spectacular fall displays in North America. Visitors from near and far are heading north to experience this breathtaking season before the colours fade. 

Algonquin Park has now passed its peak

While Algonquin Park has now passed its peak, Muskoka is just hitting its stride. Muskoka’s forests are glowing in full colour, dominated by vibrant reds and oranges. Sugar maples cover hillsides in deep orange and red, red maples have turned brilliant scarlet, and silver maples add softer orange-red tones along lakes and roads. These maples create Muskoka’s signature autumn landscape across forests, trails, and scenic drives.

American beeches, birches, and poplars

Next up is the Golden Encore, from October 10 to 19, when American beeches, birches, and poplars illuminate Muskoka’s forests with warm bronze and golden tones. These sun-loving trees thrive in open landscapes, adding brilliant highlights to the region’s rugged terrain.

Ways to Experience the Magic:

• Stay & Explore: With more than 100 places to stay, from cozy cabins to luxury resorts, there’s no shortage of Muskoka chairs perfectly placed to take in the spectacular fall colours.
• Cruise the Lakes: See the reflections of the season aboard a boat cruise in Dorset, Port Carling, Gravenhurst or Bracebridge.
• Hit the Trails: Discover quiet alternatives to Algonquin Park, like Limberlost Forest, Georgian Bay Islands National Park, Jevins and Silver Lake Conservation Area Trails, Huckleberry Rock, Bracebridge Resource Management Centre and Walkers Point Trail. Plus, countless hidden gems waiting to be explored.
  
   

Seasonal Highlights:

• Muskoka: Home of the Stars (October 17 – November 8)
  Explore the night skies at 22 guided stargazing events across Muskoka. Each experience features a unique guide, location, and theme, all for just $10 per person.
•  Muskoka Cranberry Route (On Now until October 19)
  Celebrate the harvest season with 40 delicious stops featuring cranberry-inspired menus, drinks, and treats — culminating with the Bala Cranberry Festival, October 17–19.
• Sandhill Nursery Fall Festival (On Now Until October 26)
• Oktoberfest Muskoka (October 23 – 26)

lead photo by Jason Ng on Unsplash

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