I love travelling… Global or local there’s nothing like exploring new places, finding hidden gems and enjoying unique experiences. But there’s one season each year that you’ll find me close to home, and that’s because fall in Canada, especially in Ontario, is the most beautiful place to be. and being the adventurous soul that I am I’ve discovered that some of my favourite fall memories come from experiences that are a little unconventional. From pedalling through the treetops in Quebec to racing down a mountain in Ontario, if you’re looking for something a little different this fall, these are my top 7 Unique Fall Activities in Canada You Need to Try!
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1. Vélo Volant – Quebec
📍 169 Chemin Staines, Sutton (Glen Sutton), QC
🌐 Website | @audiablevert
Imagine bicycling through a forest, except instead of being on the ground your actually sailing through the air! The minute I heard about The Vélo Volant it became a bucket list MUST which took me over 5 years to check off. Those flying bicycles for me, were definitely worth the wait!
Reaching heights of up to 100 ft off the ground, the Velo Volant can seem intimidated at first. Guests peddle their way around 1km suspended aerial route through the trees but trust me when I say that once I was up in the canopy, peddling at my own pace and surrounded by breathtaking views, it really wasn’t that scary at all!
I visited during the fall making our experience a 10/10! An experience unlike any other the Velo Volant was definitely worth visiting!
Info:
- Open May 1st – October 15th
- $50 adults
- $35 for youths (12-16)
- 10am – 4pm
- 1 km takes approximately 30 -45 mins
My JenzJourneys tip: Don’t rush! Take your time, look around, and enjoy the views!
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2. Ridge Runner Mountain Coaster – Blue Mountain, Ontario
Enjoying fall views making my way up the Ridge Runner alpine coaster
The Blue Mountains, Ontario
📍 169 Chemin Staines, Sutton (Glen Sutton), QC
If you’ve been following my JenzJourneys page for a while, you know that I have a soft spot for the Ridge Runner at Blue Mountain. It was one of my first viral reels back when reels were first unveiled. And zipping around the curves and bends in the fall was the ultimate Jen level approved adrenaline rush.
Canada’s first mountain coaster, the Ridge Runner takes riders 770 ft up to the top and then the track winds 1 km down hitting speeds up to 42 kms/hr. There are handbrakes on either side of the cart that allow riders to control their own speed.
The entire Blue Mountain area is beautiful in autumn and the views of the escarpment and countryside extend for miles. There’s lots of other on site activities too!
Info:
- $20 – $25 for adults
- $16 – $20 for 12 and under
- Multi-packs and day passes available
My JenzJourneys tip: If you’re visiting on a busy fall weekend, allow patience and extra time. A great day trip idea, you can explore the village, grab something to eat, and enjoy a hike or gondola ride too!
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3. Giant Pumpkin Regatta – Shelburne, Nova Scotia
Shelburne, Nova Scotia
🌐 Website | @exploreshelburnecounty
Okay, so this one might just actually win the award for the craziest Canadian tradition! Every year on Canadian Thanksgiving weekend The Giant Pumpkin Festival & Regatta takes place on Shelburne Nova Scotia’s historic waterfront. The whole festival is a vibe with the giant pumpkin weigh-in, pumpkin carving, food vendors, family activities, but the highlight is definetely the regatta where a bunch of giant pumpkins race with their captains for first, second and third place titles.
The magic is in the seeds for these ginormous fruits and participants not only decorate their giant pumpkins but dress up themselves too! And yes, lol it is every bit as entertaining as you can imagine.
This quirky, community-driven, event is hilarious and memorable!
Info:
- After the race is over anyone can try paddling in a pumpkin for free
- Sign a waiver and you’re off
My JenzJourneys tip: Get there early to enjoy the festival and get front row seating for the race.
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4. Fall Chairlift Ride at Kelso – Milton, Ontario
Kelso Conservation Area
📍 5234 Kelso Rd, Milton, ON
🌐 Website | @conservationhalton
I love hiking in Ontario in the fall, but a chairlift ride over the hardest part was even better for our lazy Sunday morning! We sat back, relaxed, and prepared for more hiking and incredible views at the top! A fun way to take in the season from a completely different perspective, the surrounding landscape offered mesmerizing views as we headed up the Niagara Escarpment.
Info:
- October 3 to November 1, 2026
- Reservations available online
- Time slots 8:30 am – 9 pm
- $10.50 for Adults
- $8.25 for Seniors
- $7.25 for Children (5-14) Conservation Area Admission:
- Adults (15–64): $10.50 + HST online
- Seniors (65+): $8.25 + HST online
- Children (5–14): Free
- Parking: Free
My JenzJourneys tip: Arrive early or late in the day as lines can get long during peak season. Wear comfortable shoes, because even if you aren’t planning to hike at the top the views can be enticing. Don’t forget your camera it would be a long delay if you have to go back down for it!
5. Heritage Train Ride – Muskoka
Muskoka Heritage Place, Huntsville, Ontario
📍 164-200 Muskoka Heritage Pl, Huntsville, ON
🌐 Website | @muskokaheritageplace
An impromptu find, thanks to a highway sign, there’s something about an old-fashioned train ride that brings out the little kid in me! Surrounded by Mukoka’s Fall colours we climbed aboard the historic Portage Flyer for a scenic journey. The ride was short and sweet which actually added to its charm. I literally lost count of how many times I said “this is so cute”!
Info:
- $8 Adult
- $5 Child
- $7.25 Senior
- Under 3 Free
- September 15 – October 3 Tuesdays to Saturdays: 12:00pm, 1:00pm, 2:00pm, 3:00pm
- October 6 – October 9 (advanced tickets only): 12:00pm, 1:00pm, 2:00pm, 3:00pm
- Special Thanksgiving Saturday Train – October 10 (advanced tickets only): 10:45am, 11:30 am, 12:15 pm, 1:00 pm, 1:45 pm, 2:30 pm, 3:15 pm
- Special Thanksgiving Sunday Train – October 11 (advanced tickets only): 10:45am, 11:30 am, 12:15 pm, 1:00 pm, 1:45 pm, 2:30 pm, 3:15 pm
My JenzJourneys tip: Plan your visit around the train schedule and give yourself time to explore beyond the ride. Lion’s Head Lookout is nearby as well as downtown Huntsville! They also do the train rides in the summer with a steam train!
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6. Escape Room in a Corn Maze – Buzzing Bees Adventure Farm, Durham Region
Sunderland, Ontario
📍 1070 Brock Concession Rd 5, Township Of Brock, ON
🌐 Website | @buzzingbeesadventurefarm
There’s treasure to be found and it’s hidden inside Durham Region’s best kept secret! This unique fall experience is an impressive full scale Escape Room inside a 10 acres corn maze. The Escape Room has 8 different puzzle stations and each station offers an easier and harder puzzle to chose from allowing for different ages and abilities to participate!
Back for their 4th season, Buzzing Bees Adventure Farm owners Rick and Stephanie choose a new design each year for their maze and this year’s Pirate theme was a ton of fun. Once all eight puzzles are solved you can use the answers to try to unlock the pirate’s treasure. I consider myself somewhat of an escape room and corn maze enthusiast so I can’t believe this is the first year I heard about this carefully thought out adventure.
There are a ton of other farm activities to enjoy, including pedal karts, pumpkin bowling, an elastic-band shooting range, slides and more. And don’t forget to try their insanely delicious Kettle Corn!
Info:
- $10 pp
- Friday: Noon – 5pm
- Saturday: 10am – 6pm
- Sunday: 10am – 6pm
- No reservations required
- 8 Escape Room Stations
- Designed for 8-10 years +
My JenzJourneys tip: Decide before you enter whether you’re going to photograph the maze map or attempt it completely “blind.” If you’re competitive like me, you might want to test your navigation skills which definitely takes a lot longer!
🌽 Love corn mazes?! Check out this blog here about 12 Corn Mazes in Durham Region
The Muskoka Cranberry Plunge – Bala, Ontario
Muskoka Lakes Farm & Winery
📍 1074 Cranberry Rd, Bala, ON
🌐 Website | @cranberry.ca
Okay, so this might be one of the most unusual fall experiences Ontario has to offer, thanks to our growing agri-tourism industry. Over the past few decades, local farmers are finding unique and fun ways to share their farms with all of us! Not only a great photo op, the flooded Muskoka Cranberry bog with surrounded by the vibrant fall colours combined with our stylish hipwaiters emsemble but wading through the floating cranberries it a ton of fun too!
An unforgettable girls trip, family fun or date night adventure.
Standing knee- to low-hip-deep in a sea of cranberries, surrounded by the beautiful Muskoka landscape, makes for an riviting photo op most of the visitors spent their time taking tons of pictures, and although we defininately did that too we held our own tripod relay race, and cranberry battle too!
Info:
- Open – Sept 26th – Oct 25th
- $22 online in advance
- $25 at the door
- Must be at least 4’6″ tall to participate
- Monday to Thursday: 10:30 AM – 4:30 PM (Closed for lunch from 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM)
- Friday: 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM (Closed for lunch from 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM)
My JenzJourneys tip: Bring an extra pair of socks. We didn’t need them but we did hear the boots can occasionally leak — an unfortunate souvenir from a cranberry adventure!
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Fall Is Made for Adventure
Whether you’re hiking, driving or embarking on an adventure, Canada in autumn is definitely worth exploring! But for me I love experiencing things in unique ways which is why I think these 7 Unique Fall Activities in Canada You Need to Try!
Happy exploring!
