The Herbst is one of the most beautiful times of the year for me – the heat of summer gives way to more pleasant daytime temperatures and nature shows itself at its most spectacular. The leaves of the trees turn red, yellow and orange and transform the landscape into a very special atmosphere.
This breathtaking color spectacle in autumn is known worldwide Indian Summer known. But only in Canada and the New England states of the USA can you admire the Indian summer in all its glory.
I saw this beautiful natural event last fall Eastern Canada Experienced it myself and can only recommend everyone to travel to Canada in the fall once in their life. It’s just so indescribably beautiful and sometimes it’s hard to understand how fascinating nature can be.
Where to get it Indian Summer in Eastern Canada I’ll tell you the best way to experience it in this article.
Indian Summer im Algonquin Provincial Park (Ontario)
The Algonquin Provincial Park is a real highlight if you want to experience the Indian Summer in Canada. Located in Ontario, the park not only offers impressive scenery but also 15 well-developed hiking trails to enjoy autumn.
The overlooks along Highway 60 alone offer spectacular panoramas of the park’s beautiful forests and lakes.
By the way: There are over 2,400 (!) lakes in Algonquin Provincial Park. A canoe tour is worthwhile here!
Travelogue-Tipp: The approximately 2 kilometer long “Lookout Trail” leads first through the forest and then up the mountain to a viewing plateau. From here you have a magnificent view over the park and the beautiful autumn colors.
Indian Summer im La Mauricie National Park (Quebec)
Also located in the province of Quebec Nationalpark La Mauricie. At 536 square kilometers, it is one of the larger parks in Eastern Canada. The national park can be reached in under 2 hours by car from Quebec City or Montreal. We visited La Mauricie National Park on our way from Quebec City to Montreal. The journey through the autumnal landscape alone is beautiful. There are around 150 lakes in the national park, the largest of which is Lac Wapizagonke. A hike along the lake ‘Lac Bouchard’ is also recommended. In addition to one or two hikes, you can also rent a canoe in La Mauricie Park and enjoy the Indian summer from the water.
Travelogue-Tipp: If you drive to the Belvédère de l’Île-Aux-Pins, you will have a beautiful view of Lac Wapizagonke with a small island in the middle of the lake. A very cool photo motif in autumn!
Indian Summer im Jacques Cartier National Park (Quebec)
The Jacques Cartier National Park is a unique nature reserve near Quebec City. The national park is crossed by the Jacques Cartier river of the same name, on whose banks there are plenty of hiking trails. There are routes that lead past huge maples (e.g. the short La Mésange Trail) and also some that lead to viewing plateaus (such as the Les Loups Trail). The views there of the Laurentian mountains and the valleys are simply beautiful in autumn!
Indian Summer on the Gaspésie (Quebec)
During our tour we spent a week on the Gaspesie Peninsula spent the fall there in some beautiful places. The Gaspésie National Park (Parc National de la Gaspésie) and Forillon National Park in particular are known for their impressive autumn landscapes. In both national parks there are numerous hiking routes for every level where you can experience the Indian summer up close.
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Indian Summer in den Cape Breton Highlands (Nova Scotia)
On the beautiful island Cape Breton One of the most beautiful stretches of coast in Canada awaits you in the province of Nova Scotia: the spectacular one Cabot Trail. This famous, around 300 kilometer long panoramic road is a real highlight (admittedly, not only in autumn!). It runs along the coast and offers numerous viewing points from which you can admire the spectacular autumn colors.
The combination of forests, cliffs and the Atlantic Ocean makes the Cabot Trail a truly worthwhile destination to experience the Indian Summer in Canada.
Indian Summer im Hautes-Gorges-de-La-Rivière-Malbaie National Park (Quebec)
Im Nationalpark Hautes-Gorges-de-la-Rivière-Malbaie you will find an impressive backdrop: deep valleys formed by glaciers, high mountains and the Malbaie River form this beautiful national park. This combination is particularly spectacular in autumn, when the sometimes steep mountains with their deciduous trees appear in the most colorful colors. This park also has a hike to suit every level of fitness.
Travelogue-Tipp: Be sure to drive to Le Draveur Visitor Center. Not only is there a visitor center, the backdrop with the Malbaie River and the bridge over it is simply magical in autumn!
Indian Summer im Grands-Jardins National Park (Quebec)
Another cool place to experience fall in Eastern Canada is in Nationalpark Grands-Jardins. At this time of year, a hike on the “La Chouenne” hiking trail in the Mont-du-Lac-des-Cygnes sector is particularly worthwhile. The approximately five kilometer long path leads up to a viewing plateau, from where you have a spectacular all-round view of the forests and mountains of the national park. The hike can also be done with a baby (in a carrier) or toddler.
Indian Summer in Quebec City or Montreal (Quebec)
It doesn’t always have to be a national park to experience Indian summer in Canada. Even in cities like Québec or Montreal you can enjoy autumn.
In Montreal For example, there are some parks where the deciduous trees change color. In my opinion, Mont Royal with its lookout is particularly worthwhile.
In Québec In addition to the city’s sights and parks, a day trip to the city is also worth it Canyon Saint-Anne. This canyon with its pretty impressive waterfalls can be reached in under an hour from Quebec.
⇨ THINGS TO SEE IN QUÈBEC
⇨ SIGHTS IN MONTREAL
Travelogue tips for the Indian summer in Canada
Best travel time for Indian Summer
The best time to travel to experience the Indian Summer in Canada is in the Autumn months September and October. However, the timing of autumn color varies depending on the region. The leaves begin to change color in the north of the country first, followed by the southern part usually at the beginning of October.
So if you want to experience the Indian Summer in Eastern Canada, then that would be from mid-September ideal for the more northern regions (such as the Gaspésie Peninsula or Nova Scotia). Away Early/mid October The beautiful natural spectacle then arrived in the region around Quebec City, Montreal and Ottawa.
Travelogue-Tipp: When we were planning our trip (and even during the trip) I often had this Website BonjourQuébec used. There is a live map on the site showing the fall colors depending on the location.
What is the weather like in fall in Canada?
Autumn in Canada can be beautiful: sunny days with blue skies and pleasant temperatures around 15 to 20 degrees. But it can also be rainy, gray and cold. The weather in autumn is actually not always easy to predict.
Generally, temperatures in the months of September and October are between 12 and 20 degrees.
For a tour during the Indian Summer, you should prepare for rather cool temperatures in the northern region and pack accordingly (preferably according to the onion look principle).
M E H R Z U K A N A D A
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Anna
Anna is a fan of spontaneity, sunsets, good coffee & especially road trips. In addition to her love of traveling, she is passionate about photography and is always looking for the next (small or big) adventure.
