Thanksgiving weekend is a time to spend with the ones you love and care for the most. Why not get outside and enjoy some holiday weekend fun by attending a local Fall festival, going apple picking, taking a trip to the pumpkin patch, or taking in the beauty that Fall offers throughout the Greater Simcoe Muskoka region on one of the many walking trails?
Here is guide that will help you make the most of your family time this Thanksgiving weekend!
Visit Chapell Farms
Chapell Farms Fall Festival brings thousands of friends and families each year. There are plenty of kid and family-friendly games and activities to do like the petting zoo, corn maze, or attending one of their magic shows.
Go On A Fall Driving Tour
Fall brings out the best of the Greater Simcoe Muskoka region highlighting its unique landscape in beautiful reds and oranges. Why not spend some time with your loved ones by getting in the car to search for the best places to experience fall foliage?
The Lake Muskoka Circle Tour starts and ends in Gravenhurst which highlights the Town of Gravenhurst, Bala Falls, and Huckleberry Rock Lookout in Bracebridge.
Take a Walk On A Local Walking Trail
Hiking and walking are one of the best ways to appreciate the natural beauty surrounding us in Simcoe Muskoka and to see fall foliage firsthand. Visit Barrie’s waterfront which will guide you to Barrie’s historic downtown area or discover a new local trail or provincial park to explore. The Earl Rowe Provincial Park is a great place to see fall colors on the Bluff Trail.
Explore Blue Mountain’s Apple Harvest Festival
Blue Mountain is Ontario’s largest apple-growing region and it’s celebrated each year with a festival event at the famous Blue Mountain Village Resort. Enjoy live music and entertainment, cider tastings, or experience their AGORA Path of Light walking trail.
Visit Barrie Hill Farms
Apple picking is a popular fall activity to do as a family or with friends. Visit Barrie Hill Farms or another farmer close to you to pick your own apples. Afterwards use them to make apple pie for thanksgiving dinner dessert.
Visit Muskoka Lakes Farm & Winery
Muskoka Lakes Farm & Winery has numerous fun activities to do all year round. Their Bog to Bottle Tour is a fun activity to do with friends or the gals in your family by following a guided tour of the farm and plunging for cranberries in their cranberry beds followed by a tutored wine tasting. If you’d rather just relax, enjoy a glass of wine and seasonal local cheese plate at the Patio & McArthur House Café outside.
Dine Local
Downtown Barrie, Orillia, and Collingwood all have vibrant downtown scenes with various restaurants and unique local shops. Grab a coffee from a local coffee shop and go shopping downtown or get everyone together for lunch or dinner at your favorite local restaurant.
There are so many ways to experience the Greater Simcoe Muskoka region and engage with your community at local Thanksgiving festivals and activities. Which will you explore this weekend in Simcoe Muskoka?
-The BDAR Team