Fall Foliage Tours in Canada

Experience a Canadian fall colour train tour. This trip takes you through bilingual Montreal, historic Quebec City, and coastal Halifax – all in just over a week. Travel between each destination by train, sitting in comfort as you watch the fall colours pass by. Experience an overnight train journey to Canada’s Atlantic coast, awakening to the scent of salt-filled air and the sound of seagulls. Along the way, we’ll pair you up with insider tour guides on your choice of activity, so you don’t miss a thing.

Discover fall colours in the Canadian Rockies on a week-long independent vacation. See Lake Louise, Banff and Jasper National Parks, while you enjoy your choice of guided activities including an optional train journey past Mount Robson, the highest point in the Canadian Rockies. Everything is pre-planned, including transfers, the best Canadian Rockies hotels, and unique tours. Choose from sightseeing, wildlife viewing, train experiences, guided hikes, and more.

The cities of Montreal and Quebec are especially stunning when dressed in fall colours. This exciting five-day trip combines cosmopolitan Montreal with elegant and historic Quebec City – two of French Canada’s largest cities. Start with two days in Montreal before boarding The Corridor train to Quebec City, where you will explore the cobblestone streets for another two days. This journey is the best way to get a taste of the culture and scenery of French Canada.

The Canadian Rockies doesn't get the flaming golds of Eastern Canada, but its distintive larch trees turn a stunning shade of gold. On a train ride, a hike or a sight-seeing tour, watch the pine-covered mountainsides for the dramatic contrast between the dark green pine and the golden lines of the larch.

Best time to go: Fall is a short season in the Rockies. Visit in late September to early October for peak colour.

Expert travel tip: Take a tour along the Icefields Parkway for fall colours in the mountain valleys, plus glaciers!

One of Canada's most popular tourist areas is Niagara, because of its famous waterfall. It's especially worth a visit in the fall, when the abundant trees in the region begin their seasonal transformation, displaying stunning shades of crimson, orange and gold.

Best time to go: Peak colour is usually between late September and late October.

Expert travel tip: The Niagara area is the perfect excursion during a trip to Toronto. Take a private tour of its wineries as you enjoy the fall foliage.

Canada's famous maple trees are abundant in Quebec. They turn a wonderful shade of crimson, a must-see Fall experience. The fiery foliage in Quebec will have you reaching for your camera again and again. Best of all, you can see the colours in the countryside or in the cities of Montreal and Quebec City.

Best time to go: Peak colour usually happens between late September and late October.

Expert travel tip: Explore the expansive urban parks in both Montreal and Quebec City for a tranquil autumn day in the city.

In Nova Scotia, Cape Breton Highlands National Park’s must be seen in autumn, when its blanket of trees display shades of red, orange and gold. There's something very special about the contrast between the bright fall foliage and the dark blue of the Atlantic Ocean.

Best time to go: The seasons can be variable this close to the ocean. Peak colour is usually between early September and mid October.

Expert travel tip: Plan to hike some of the park's trails for amazing views and fall colours. Your travel advisor at Fresh Tracks Canada can arrange a guided hike.