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Last updated 2026-09-25 — As the weather cools down, many are starting to plan their maple leaf viewing trips to bid farewell to summer. Unlike the popular Japanese destinations among Taiwanese travelers, Canada’s 800-kilometer Maple Road turns nature itself into...
By the MOOK Scenic Spots Family Travel Network Editorial Team
Canada’s Maple Road stretches for 800 kilometers, offering picturesque scenery that is truly enchanting. (Image source: chennai2canada)
The legendary “Maple Road” is along Ontario Highway 401, where endless waves of orange-red foliage create a stunning spectacle. The road is lined with hues of ochre, red, orange, purple, and yellow—all eagerly heralding the arrival of autumn. But even this picturesque drive lined with maple trees is just the prelude. As you pass through Kingston and head toward Toronto, the warm afternoon sun gilds the maple leaves, transforming the hills into a riot of yellow, green, orange, red, and purple—this is the climax of the Maple Road experience. Between exits 523 and 522, the spectacle reaches its peak with two spectacular kilometers of maple forests on either side, truly showcasing the grandeur of the “Kingdom of Maple.”
Stroll leisurely through the poetic red maples, stepping into autumn’s relaxed pace. (Image provided by Moleskine Editorial Department)
Quebec City Québec City
Visit the Quebec Fôret Vert Trail and Montmorency Park. Located at a high latitude, Quebec City is one of the first areas where the maple leaves turn red, usually starting in late September, with the leaves turning yellow and falling by mid-October due to the cold. The city is compact enough to explore on foot. The best view is from atop the Château Frontenac, looking down toward the Fôret Vert Trail—the orange-yellow leaves set against the castle’s historic charm are unforgettable, or you can enjoy the maple scenery along the trail in front of the castle.
Quebec boasts the world’s largest freshwater supply area, with over 500,000 lakes, offering stunning lake views. (Image provided by Wan Jun Travel Agency)
Montreal Montréal
Take the metro to reach the Plateau district and Saint Helen’s Island. The former is great for exploring on foot, with charming, quaint cottages providing a perfect backdrop for the maple leaves. The latter is a small island on the Saint Lawrence River, ideal for walking or biking. Montreal experiences greater temperature fluctuations between morning and evening, so its maple leaves tend to last longer than those in Quebec City, with the foliage season lasting approximately from late September to mid-October.
Montreal offers beautiful maple leaves to admire from late September to mid-October. (Image provided by Moleskine Editorial Department)
Ottawa
Ottawa has maple leaves to enjoy for most of October, but the most beautiful time is early in the month. By mid-month, the orange-red leaves may look a bit scorched, with fallen leaves curling on the ground. Later still, the maple trees begin to dry out. Visit the Rideau Canal and Rideau Hall to see the maple foliage. Along the Rideau Canal, you can walk or bike to enjoy the autumn leaves. If you’re cycling, head toward Rideau Hall—the gardens and woods within the official residence offer a rare natural maple forest within the city, while further out, Rockcliffe Park is a popular spot for Canadians to take wedding photos.
Ottawa is Canada’s capital and the country’s fourth-largest city. The beautiful urban landscape, accented by gorgeous maple foliage, is truly delightful. (Image provided by Moleskine Editorial Department)
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