Autumn is a special time of year, especially in areas of Canada where the seasonal change is visible in the natural landscape and activities align with the change. If you are looking to visit Canada this fall, either as a tourist or seeking a new place to move, you are sure to have a great time in any or all of the following three cities.

1. Banff

Fall in Banff, particularly in the enormous Banff National Park, is as more magical than you could possibly imagine without going there yourself to see it. By mid-September, tourist season is winding down, as are the temperatures, making for a less crowded and comfy-sweatered adventure. Changing leaves are striking, particularly the larch trees that turn gold before shedding their needles. Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, and more gorgeously reflect the warm color palette of the leaves in their sublime turquoise waters. 

Places to see in this season include Larch Valley, Sulphur Mountain, Bow Glacier Fall Trails, and much more. Not to mention the amenities at the hotel, lodge, or resort you choose to stay in. And don’t forget to attend the Halloween Bonfire and Fireworks on October thirty-first! Banff in Autumn is an ideal vacation.

2. Vancouver

Vancouver is an ideal travel destination for those who prefer a metropolitan spin to their autumnal activities. For those who still want to see the leaves change, there are trails to hike in Stanley Park. Additional natural wonders can be found at any of the 240 parks, golf courses, and destination gardens in the city, including the VanDusen Botanical Gardens. 

For those who prefer visual marvel indoors, Vancouver is home to countless art galleries and museums, including the Museum of Vancouver, the Vancouver Maritime Museum, Roedde House Museum, Bill Reid Gallery, and Hill’s Native Art Gallery. 

Some Halloween-specific activities include Brinkworth Dungeon, Vancouver Mystery Nights, Maan Farms Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze, and Forbidden Vancouver Haunted Walking Tours. There are so many opportunities to immerse yourself in autumnal joy that you may also benefit from checking out Homes For Sale in Vancouver.

3. Montreal

Montreal shares Vancouver’s metropolitan appeal, while maintaining a small town feel due to its francophone influence and artistic offerings. Mount Royal Park, the highest point of the city, offers majestic views of the changing foliage. The Montreal Botanical Gardens extend their hours in the Autumn season so that visitors can enjoy the seasonal “Garden of Lights” display.

Some Halloween-specific activities include the Malefycia haunted house, Fantômes Montréal Ghost tours, the Montreal zombie walk, Cirque de Boudoir Halloween, Fright Fest la Ronde, and more. Not to mention the endless museum exhibitions and gallery shows to attend. 

Banff, Vancouver, and Montreal are only three among an endless amount of visually stunning and culturally rich places in Canada that you can visit in Autumn that offer season-specific activities, but chances are, they are the ones that will offer the most immediate gratification. You may even want to move there to experience every season by the time your visit is over.