The city has released its top picks for the best places to view the fall colours in the area.  We are, after all, the Forest City!

It won’t be long before you’ll want to get out to see everything in full colour.

 

From the City of London, here are the top five fall colour viewing spots:

1) Westminster Ponds/Pond Mills
At approximately 200 hectares, Westminster Ponds/Pond Mills Environmentally Significant Area (ESA) is the largest publicly-owned ESA in London and is significant for its size, rich variety of natural habitats, rolling topography and unique “kettle” ponds. While hiking one of the 11 kilometers of trails surrounded by numerous plant communities and wildlife, it’s easy to forget you’re in the heart of the city. Along your hike you’ll come across The Meeting Tree, the City’s Official Heritage Tree, and picturesque boardwalks including an accessible boardwalk built on the site of the former Saunders Cabin.

2) Sifton Bog
Located on Oxford Street west of Hyde Park Road, Sifton Bog ESA is a gem in south west London. The main feature of Sifton Bog is the floating acid peat bog and associated boreal plant life, a product of glaciation. From the parking lot, visitors walk along a 370-metre long accessible boardwalk to a viewing platform of Redmond’s Pond at the centre of the bog. Visitors looking for a longer hike can enjoy 2.8 kilometers of trails walking along colourful Sphagnum mosses and common plants including Leatherleaf, Small Cranberry, and Highbush Blueberry.

3) Meadowlily Woods
Meadowlily Woods ESA is located in south east London and situated on the south side of the Thames River. Meadowlily Woods contains floodplain woods, deep ravines, mature woodlands and some active and retired agricultural fields that are now meadows. With over 18 different habitant types of various tree strands which help to support a wide variety of trees, plants, and wildlife, Meadowlily Woods is a perfect spot to experience the changing colours this season.

4) Springbank Park
London’s largest park, Springbank Park, has over 30 kilometers of trails many of which overlook the Thames River. Many of the park’s trails are multi-use pathways great for all ages and abilities to ride, walk, run or roll along the Thames Valley Parkway. Springbank Park’s picnic shelter and picnic sites also make it the perfect spot to enjoy a picnic and experience the autumn colours and fresh air with the family.

5) Medway Valley Heritage Forest
Located in north London, the Medway Valley Heritage Forest ESA covers over 129 hectares, between the Elsie Perrin Williams Estate and Sunningdale Road.
The 10.9 kilometers of trails guide visitors through floodplain forests, swamps, marshes and forested valley slopes along the Medway Creek which winds between steep banks up to 25 metres in height. Visitors can access the trail through access points at the Museum of Ontario Archaeology, the Elsie Perrin Williams Estate, and Sunningdale Road.

 

BTW, If you take any amazing pictures you wouldn’t mind me sharing out, please send them to Cathy@Easy1013.ca

 

 

 

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