Conclude your trip by exploring Oakville's Gairloch Gardens, a property filled with meticulously manicured gardens that two different prominent Oakville families once called home.

After breakfast, head to Kelso Conservation Area, where you can choose between a leisurely hike or a breathtaking chairlift ride up the Niagara Escarpment to witness the incredible fall colours. 

If you’ve timed your trip right, spend the evening taking in a concert, comedy show or other live performance at the Sanderson Centre for the Performing Arts before calling it a night.

After lunch, gather your gang for a colourful fall paddle on the Grand River. Outfitters like Grand Experiences make it easy to get set up with all the gear you need to canoe, kayak or raft your way down the Grand. They’ll even provide a guide if you’d prefer a little extra support.

If you’ve timed your trip to coincide with one of the fantastic performances in The Burlington Performing Arts Centre’s diverse lineup, make the quick walk from the restaurant to wrap up your evening with a show before returning to your hotel.

If you still have some time left in the afternoon, or if you’re visiting after October when the museum is closed for the season, nearby Mountsberg Conservation Area makes for a perfect replacement stop or additional activity. The Raptor Centre, which is tucked away in the woods here, hosts a variety of “nose-to-beak” experiences, including Raptor Encounters and a Hawk Walk, where a trained Harris Hawk will fly along with you as you walk and land on a perch in your hand.

Switch gears from city life to country life on the drive to Brantwood Farms in Brantford. Introduce the kids to the classic Canadian tradition of apple picking in the farm’s rolling orchards. After filling your baskets with juicy apples and picking your Thanksgiving and Halloween pumpkins, if it’s a Fall Festival weekend you can enjoy more farm fun like an on-site corn maze, tractor rides, petting zoo and more. 

GameTime Social is the home of un-rushed entertainment experiences and fresh-inspired food and drinks. Power up a wristband and enjoy this fun space’s endless entertainment options, including arcade games, karaoke, sports games, VR gaming, billiards, mini bowling and more.

After a morning of farm fun, enjoy a little downtime on the car ride to the Halton County Radial Railway in Milton, where vintage streetcars await! Hop on board and take a nostalgic ride through the forest cloaked in its flashiest fall colours while learning about electric transit along the way. This scenic ride offers the perfect opportunity to snap a family photo for your holiday cards!

Get your adrenaline pumping at Treetop Trekking in Hamilton. This giant jungle gym in the trees offers zip lines, rope courses, and suspension bridges that will keep your whole gang engaged as they soar through the forest conquering challenges that will boost confidence and create memories for a lifetime.