Autumn in Ontario is a season of cozy sweaters, crisp air – and hands-on family fun. Whether you’re gathering pumpkins, enjoying the beautiful scenery, or stepping back into history, these farm-based Attractions Ontario spots are perfect for a memorable fall outing.
1. Snyders Family Farm – Bright, ON
Get ready for a full day of autumn joy! Snyders Family Farm offers:
- A five-acre corn maze with a viewing tower and game stations.
- A charming petting zoo—meet Norm the Bull, goats, sheep, pigs, and chickens.
- The “Snyderville Express” educational tour to the pumpkin patch.
- A mini farm pedal-tractor course and play areas like straw castles, a straw mountain, a pirate ship, inflatables, and glow-in-the-dark mini golf.
Fall in love with hayrides and lively barnyard shows that make this a top spot for festive family fun.
2. Elliott Tree Farm – Hillsburgh, ON
Step into 1890s charm at this family-run Christmas tree and maple syrup farm.
- Enjoy a Maple Sugarbush Experience running through fall—including a guided walk through the sugarbush forest, a visit to a maple shack, and tasty maple syrup tastings in Ontario’s Maple Syrup Museum.
- A perfect mix of learning and sweet indulgence for families of all ages.
3. Kawartha Settlers’ Village — Bobcaygeon, ON
Experience rural Ontario life the way it once was. At Kawartha Settlers’ Village, families can:
- Stroll through over 20 historic homes and buildings from the 1800s.
- Watch or participate in pioneer-era demonstrations—making butter and rope, spinning wool, grinding wheat, baking, and more.
- Explore the on-site nature trail with abundant plant life and possible bird sightings – all tied together with local heritage and tranquillity.
4. Upper Canada Village — Morrisburg, ON
Journey back to 1866 at one of Canada’s largest living-history parks:
- Roam through authentic historic buildings, water-powered mills, heritage gardens, and livestock breeds.
- Learn vanished farming practices first-hand – from vegetable cultivation to traditional craftsmanship like weaving and spinning.
- The fall setting even brings connections to local history through the nearby Battle of Crysler’s Farm Visitor Centre and Loyalist Memorials.
