places to take photos near Toronto

Hi, I am in Toronto next weekend and would like to take some shots of
the leafs turning colors. Does anyone know of a great place for this
within an hour drive from Toronto? Thanks!

Apkesh

Apkesh wrote:
Hi, I am in Toronto next weekend and would like to take some shots of
the leafs turning colors. Does anyone know of a great place for this
within an hour drive from Toronto? Thanks!


I am not sure what it will be like this weekend but somewhere around he

http://www.mcmichael.com/

is probably the best option close.

Any place else I can think of is farther away. If the fall colours at the
time aren't to your liking you could visit the gallery.




--
Brian Sullivan
Random Musings - http://radio.weblogs.com/0127028/

On 28 Sep 2004 13:39:46 -0700, (Apkesh) wrote:

Hi, I am in Toronto next weekend and would like to take some shots of
the leafs turning colors.

Leafs? You mean the hockey team?


Does anyone know of a great place for this
within an hour drive from Toronto? Thanks!

Apkesh


If you mean 'leaves' I guess you could just head North... but at this time of
year you may need to go more than 60 miles... you're a month early...

On 28 Sep 2004 13:39:46 -0700, (Apkesh) wrote:

Hi, I am in Toronto next weekend and would like to take some shots of
the leafs turning colors.

Leafs? You mean the hockey team?


Does anyone know of a great place for this
within an hour drive from Toronto? Thanks!

Apkesh


If you mean 'leaves' I guess you could just head North... but at this time of
year you may need to go more than 60 miles... you're a month early...

A" MONTH" early?

Where have you been spending your autumns, friend?

It is a little early for Southern Ontario, but not a month. That fact won't
help OP this weekend anyway. Here is the Fall Colour Report for Sept 27th,
the most current. If you head straight north from Toronto, you might get to
25-30% change near Collingwood.

OP should check out www.ontariotravel.net on Thursday and see if they have
updated the Fall Colour Report.

Apart from that the OP will just have to get on a back road and look for
some patches of orange.

Good luck.
Ontario "More to Discover"

Fall Colour Report

The FALL COLOUR PROGRESSION REPORT is produced each Monday and

Thursday during the beautiful fall colour season in the province of Ontario.

This is the report for Monday, September 27, 2004

Northern Ontario

In the far northwestern region of Ontario, there is a 50% colour change with
mainly

gold and yellow in the aspen, birch and ash trees in the Dryden region to
Kenora and

across to the Fort Frances area. The "Pin" cherry and mountain maples trees
are

showing some bright red and orange. An ideal route to enjoy the colours is
highway

502 south of Dryden to Fort Frances. In Thunder Bay, there is a 50% change
as this

time. There are some pockets of bright red in the maples as well as yellow
and gold in

the alder, birch and poplar trees. As the fall colour season continues there
are many

beautiful fall colour-viewing locations, in the north, including areas along
highways 11

and 17 towards Kakabeka Falls and the Ouimet Canyon area. The north shore of
Lake

Superior across to the Sault Ste. Marie has progressed to about a 65% change
at this

time. The Agawa Canyon Tour train adventure, out of Sault Ste. Marie, is
always an

ideal fall colour excursion and the canyon is currently about 75% turned.
Deep

burgundy, bright orange and vibrant gold, are dominating the area.

In the northeastern region, the colours are gradually changing in the
Kirkland Lake area

to Temagami, with a 40% colour change at this time in the birch and poplar
trees.

Maple trees are starting to change as well with some nice pockets of colour
now along

highway 66 to Kirkland Lake. Highway 66 from Matheson to Englehart is
offering some

bright yellow from the poplars. Over the next few weeks an ideal fall
colour-viewing

area is the fire tower lookout in Temagami, where there is a 35% colour
change with

some nice areas of gold from the birch trees and small pockets of orange and
red in the

maples, at this time. The colour has advanced to a 50% change in the Sudbury
area,

with the soft maples showing some nice pockets of bright red and orange.
Highway 637

to Killarney is a beautiful fall colour route. The North Bay region is
offering a 70%

change just north of the city, a little less colour to the south. Bright red
and yellow

dominate the region. A good viewing area is along highway 534 from Powasson
to

Restoule. There are also some nice areas of colour from North Bay south to
Burk's

Falls along highway 11. There is a 25% colour change now toward Mattawa.

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Northern Ontario con'td

In Algonquin Park, the colours have advance quickly over the past few days.
There is

a 90% colour change at the east gate and a 80% colour change near the west
gate of

the park. The colour appears much brighter this week. Dominant colours are
red,

burgundy, orange and gold. One of the ideal locations, to enjoy the colours
in

Algonquin, is the view from the observation deck, at the "world class"
Algonquin visitor

centre, along the highway 60 corridor. The view is always outstanding but
especially

breathtaking in the fall. Ragged Falls along the Oxtongue River, just west
of the park

and just north of highway 60 is an outstanding fall colour location.

Ottawa Region

There is a 20% colour change in the Ottawa area at this time. There are some
small

pockets of gold and yellow in the birch trees in the city. A walk along the
beautiful

Rideau Canal is always outstanding during the fall.

Eastern Ontario

In the eastern Ontario region of the province the colour is advancing. There
is a 60%

colour change in the Kemptville area with some nice pockets of red and
orange in the

maple trees and yellow from the poplars. The Pembroke area is reporting a
30% colour

change with some pockets of orange and yellow. Good viewing areas over the
next two

weeks will be highways 512, 515, 28 and 514. The Brockville, 1000 Island
area, has

about a 25% colour change, with some pockets of red and orange along the
1000 Island

Parkway. A cruise of the beautiful 1,000 islands is always a great way to
enjoy the fall

colour, in this region.

Central Ontario

The Parry Sound region, is reporting a 50% change at this time with some
nice colour

starting along highway 124 and along highway 69, north of the town. The
North

Muskoka area has a 40% colour change with some nice pockets of red and
bright

orange in the maple trees. Colours are just starting to change, about a 15
to 20%

colour change in the south Muskoka region across to southern Haliburton
county and

further south to the Kawartha Lakes and across to the Barrie, Huronia region
and west

to Collingwood. Ideal viewing locations over the next few weeks include the
Fire Tower

Lookout in Dorset, Lions Lookout in Huntsville, the Horseshoe Valley area
north east of

Barrie and the Scenic Caves area in Collingwood, just to name a few. Also,
taking a

boat cruise, through the various "cottage country" regions of Ontario, is an
excellent way

to enjoy the fall colour.

Niagara Falls Region

No significant colour change as yet.

Southwestern Region

The Owen Sound region and in particular the Inglis Falls area and across to
the

beautiful Beaver Valley, there is a 20% colour change at this time. The
drive into the

Beaver Valley from Grey County Road 4, in the south, is always outstanding
during the

fall. The Hockley Valley area and into the Caledon region area, is showing
just a 10 to

15% change. The Elora Gorge and Fergus area has some very nice pockets of
early

colour in the low-lying areas. The remainder of far Southwestern Ontario is
showing

just a 5% colour change.

Toronto

Just a 10% colour change in the Toronto region at this time. There are some
small

pockets of colour along the Don Valley Parkway and Black Creek Parkway at
this time.

We have several outstanding Fall Colour Studio Tours this weekend (Oct 1st
to the

3rd) that allow you the opportunity to enjoy the beautiful fall colours and
perhaps pick up

a one of a kind, handcrafted item at the same time. These are self-guided
driving tours

and very well signed.

18th Annual Elora/Fergus Studio Tour

Merrickville Artist's Guild Studio Tour

Brant County Artist Studio Tour, Brantford to Paris

Dundas Studio Tour

Autumn Leaves Studio Tour, Flesherton

13th Madawaska Valley Studio Tour, Barry's Bay and Eganville regions

Markham/Highway48 Studio Tour

Sarnia Lambton Studio Tour

Greater Sudbury Studio Tour

Autumn Leaves Studio Tour, 1000 Parkway region

Victoria County Studio Tour, Lindsay, Fenelon Falls, Coboconk regions

Contact:

Jack Lynch

Travel Promotion Officer

Ontario Ministry of Tourism and Recreation

Ontario Travel Centre

Barrie


"Bob" wrote in message
...
On 28 Sep 2004 13:39:46 -0700, (Apkesh) wrote:

Hi, I am in Toronto next weekend and would like to take some shots of
the leafs turning colors.

Leafs? You mean the hockey team?


Does anyone know of a great place for this
within an hour drive from Toronto? Thanks!

Apkesh


If you mean 'leaves' I guess you could just head North... but at this time
of
year you may need to go more than 60 miles... you're a month early...

A" MONTH" early?

Where have you been spending your autumns, friend?

It is a little early for Southern Ontario, but not a month. That fact won't
help OP this weekend anyway. Here is the Fall Colour Report for Sept 27th,
the most current. If you head straight north from Toronto, you might get to
25-30% change near Collingwood.

OP should check out www.ontariotravel.net on Thursday and see if they have
updated the Fall Colour Report.

Apart from that the OP will just have to get on a back road and look for
some patches of orange.

Good luck.
Ontario "More to Discover"

Fall Colour Report

The FALL COLOUR PROGRESSION REPORT is produced each Monday and

Thursday during the beautiful fall colour season in the province of Ontario.

This is the report for Monday, September 27, 2004

Northern Ontario

In the far northwestern region of Ontario, there is a 50% colour change with
mainly

gold and yellow in the aspen, birch and ash trees in the Dryden region to
Kenora and

across to the Fort Frances area. The "Pin" cherry and mountain maples trees
are

showing some bright red and orange. An ideal route to enjoy the colours is
highway

502 south of Dryden to Fort Frances. In Thunder Bay, there is a 50% change
as this

time. There are some pockets of bright red in the maples as well as yellow
and gold in

the alder, birch and poplar trees. As the fall colour season continues there
are many

beautiful fall colour-viewing locations, in the north, including areas along
highways 11

and 17 towards Kakabeka Falls and the Ouimet Canyon area. The north shore of
Lake

Superior across to the Sault Ste. Marie has progressed to about a 65% change
at this

time. The Agawa Canyon Tour train adventure, out of Sault Ste. Marie, is
always an

ideal fall colour excursion and the canyon is currently about 75% turned.
Deep

burgundy, bright orange and vibrant gold, are dominating the area.

In the northeastern region, the colours are gradually changing in the
Kirkland Lake area

to Temagami, with a 40% colour change at this time in the birch and poplar
trees.

Maple trees are starting to change as well with some nice pockets of colour
now along

highway 66 to Kirkland Lake. Highway 66 from Matheson to Englehart is
offering some

bright yellow from the poplars. Over the next few weeks an ideal fall
colour-viewing

area is the fire tower lookout in Temagami, where there is a 35% colour
change with

some nice areas of gold from the birch trees and small pockets of orange and
red in the

maples, at this time. The colour has advanced to a 50% change in the Sudbury
area,

with the soft maples showing some nice pockets of bright red and orange.
Highway 637

to Killarney is a beautiful fall colour route. The North Bay region is
offering a 70%

change just north of the city, a little less colour to the south. Bright red
and yellow

dominate the region. A good viewing area is along highway 534 from Powasson
to

Restoule. There are also some nice areas of colour from North Bay south to
Burk's

Falls along highway 11. There is a 25% colour change now toward Mattawa.

../2

(2)

Northern Ontario con'td

In Algonquin Park, the colours have advance quickly over the past few days.
There is

a 90% colour change at the east gate and a 80% colour change near the west
gate of

the park. The colour appears much brighter this week. Dominant colours are
red,

burgundy, orange and gold. One of the ideal locations, to enjoy the colours
in

Algonquin, is the view from the observation deck, at the "world class"
Algonquin visitor

centre, along the highway 60 corridor. The view is always outstanding but
especially

breathtaking in the fall. Ragged Falls along the Oxtongue River, just west
of the park

and just north of highway 60 is an outstanding fall colour location.

Ottawa Region

There is a 20% colour change in the Ottawa area at this time. There are some
small

pockets of gold and yellow in the birch trees in the city. A walk along the
beautiful

Rideau Canal is always outstanding during the fall.

Eastern Ontario

In the eastern Ontario region of the province the colour is advancing. There
is a 60%

colour change in the Kemptville area with some nice pockets of red and
orange in the

maple trees and yellow from the poplars. The Pembroke area is reporting a
30% colour

change with some pockets of orange and yellow. Good viewing areas over the
next two

weeks will be highways 512, 515, 28 and 514. The Brockville, 1000 Island
area, has

about a 25% colour change, with some pockets of red and orange along the
1000 Island

Parkway. A cruise of the beautiful 1,000 islands is always a great way to
enjoy the fall

colour, in this region.

Central Ontario

The Parry Sound region, is reporting a 50% change at this time with some
nice colour

starting along highway 124 and along highway 69, north of the town. The
North

Muskoka area has a 40% colour change with some nice pockets of red and
bright

orange in the maple trees. Colours are just starting to change, about a 15
to 20%

colour change in the south Muskoka region across to southern Haliburton
county and

further south to the Kawartha Lakes and across to the Barrie, Huronia region
and west

to Collingwood. Ideal viewing locations over the next few weeks include the
Fire Tower

Lookout in Dorset, Lions Lookout in Huntsville, the Horseshoe Valley area
north east of

Barrie and the Scenic Caves area in Collingwood, just to name a few. Also,
taking a

boat cruise, through the various "cottage country" regions of Ontario, is an
excellent way

to enjoy the fall colour.

Niagara Falls Region

No significant colour change as yet.

Southwestern Region

The Owen Sound region and in particular the Inglis Falls area and across to
the

beautiful Beaver Valley, there is a 20% colour change at this time. The
drive into the

Beaver Valley from Grey County Road 4, in the south, is always outstanding
during the

fall. The Hockley Valley area and into the Caledon region area, is showing
just a 10 to

15% change. The Elora Gorge and Fergus area has some very nice pockets of
early

colour in the low-lying areas. The remainder of far Southwestern Ontario is
showing

just a 5% colour change.

Toronto

Just a 10% colour change in the Toronto region at this time. There are some
small

pockets of colour along the Don Valley Parkway and Black Creek Parkway at
this time.

We have several outstanding Fall Colour Studio Tours this weekend (Oct 1st
to the

3rd) that allow you the opportunity to enjoy the beautiful fall colours and
perhaps pick up

a one of a kind, handcrafted item at the same time. These are self-guided
driving tours

and very well signed.

18th Annual Elora/Fergus Studio Tour

Merrickville Artist's Guild Studio Tour

Brant County Artist Studio Tour, Brantford to Paris

Dundas Studio Tour

Autumn Leaves Studio Tour, Flesherton

13th Madawaska Valley Studio Tour, Barry's Bay and Eganville regions

Markham/Highway48 Studio Tour

Sarnia Lambton Studio Tour

Greater Sudbury Studio Tour

Autumn Leaves Studio Tour, 1000 Parkway region

Victoria County Studio Tour, Lindsay, Fenelon Falls, Coboconk regions

Contact:

Jack Lynch

Travel Promotion Officer

Ontario Ministry of Tourism and Recreation

Ontario Travel Centre

Barrie


"Bob" wrote in message
...
On 28 Sep 2004 13:39:46 -0700, (Apkesh) wrote:

Hi, I am in Toronto next weekend and would like to take some shots of
the leafs turning colors.

Leafs? You mean the hockey team?


Does anyone know of a great place for this
within an hour drive from Toronto? Thanks!

Apkesh


If you mean 'leaves' I guess you could just head North... but at this time
of
year you may need to go more than 60 miles... you're a month early...

On Tue, 28 Sep 2004 21:38:03 -0400, "Aramis" wrote:

A" MONTH" early?

Where have you been spending your autumns, friend?

well maybe not a month, but still a bit early.

I'm in Montreal and there is not a lot of change here, but it's starting. I
haven't been North though, just South as far as the USA.

The roads to Ottawa must be nice, I'm going up there in a month so I hope it's
nice then!



It is a little early for Southern Ontario, but not a month. That fact won't
help OP this weekend anyway. Here is the Fall Colour Report for Sept 27th,
the most current. If you head straight north from Toronto, you might get to
25-30% change near Collingwood.

OP should check out www.ontariotravel.net on Thursday and see if they have
updated the Fall Colour Report.

Apart from that the OP will just have to get on a back road and look for
some patches of orange.

Good luck.

Bob wrote:

well maybe not a month, but still a bit early.

I'm in Montreal and there is not a lot of change here, but it's starting. I
haven't been North though, just South as far as the USA.

The roads to Ottawa must be nice, I'm going up there in a month so I hope it's
nice then!

I'd say if the OP wants some great fall pictures, it might be worth
making an overnight of it, and going up to Algonquin; some impressive
lakes etc up there. Georgian Bay also has some fantastic granite,
though not sure about the fall colours..
--
Ken Tough

Bob wrote:

well maybe not a month, but still a bit early.

I'm in Montreal and there is not a lot of change here, but it's starting. I
haven't been North though, just South as far as the USA.

The roads to Ottawa must be nice, I'm going up there in a month so I hope it's
nice then!

I'd say if the OP wants some great fall pictures, it might be worth
making an overnight of it, and going up to Algonquin; some impressive
lakes etc up there. Georgian Bay also has some fantastic granite,
though not sure about the fall colours..
--
Ken Tough