Ready for fall colours, sweater weather, and pumpkin spice lattes in Canada? Time to roll out the red carpet for autumn, everyone’s favourite season of change.

Autumn is also the ideal time for a refreshing weekend getaway—especially if you live in Canada, where the fall foliage is the most beautiful in the world. Below are some Canadian fall getaway ideas to consider:

1. How to Have an Exciting Fall Weekend Getaway in Toronto
2. Fun Activities for Your Vancouver Fall Getaway
3. Top Things to Do in Whistler During Your Fall Getaway

For more seasonal holiday planning tips, do get in touch with us at the Pan Pacific Hotels Group. We look forward to hosting you for your Ontario or British Columbia autumn break!

For a glorious morning out in nature, complete with a breathtaking view of fall foliage, head to Scenic Caves Nature Adventures, which is a two-hour drive from Toronto. To avoid being turned away at the gate, be sure to do two things: get there when it first opens as there is limited capacity due to Covid-19 social distancing, and bring appropriate footwear, i.e. hiking or running shoes. 

Made it in? Go on the self-guided trails, which weave through caves and caverns carved millions of years ago by glacial ice. While on your hike, look out for these highlights:

• Ice Cave: Feel the gradual change in temperature as you descend
  
• Natural Refrigerator: A steady flow of cold air from the Ice Cave keeps the Natural Refrigerator cool, which was why this was an ideal food storage area for the Native populations in the 17th century.
  
• Fat Man’s Misery: Enjoy the challenge of entering a cave and squeezing your way through a crevice that is only 36cm at its narrowest spot!
  
• Suspension Bridge: The longest footbridge (128m) in Southern Ontario, this puts you in a unique vantage point over 300m above the Georgian Bay, to view 10,000 sq km of countryside, from Blue Mountain to Collingwood, and across the Bay to Wasaga Beach, Christian Island, and the distant shores of the Penetanguishene Peninsula. Suffice to say, the beauty of fall can be fully appreciated from this bridge.
  

You could also spend the day at Bowen Island, where the most challenging (and rewarding) hike is up Mount Gardner, Bowen Island’s tallest mountain with an elevation of 719m. It will take you three hours to reach the summit, where you will find two helicopter platforms to enjoy both lunch and the panoramic view—with Vancouver to the south, the Sunshine Coast to the north, and Vancouver Island to the west. 

Wind down for the day with a sunset picnic at English Bay Beach. Keep things fuss-free by ordering takeout from a restaurant in the area and securing an empty spot to enjoy the view. But if—in the spirit of fall and Halloween—you would like to get your spooks on the go, you can join the Lost Souls of Gastown evening tour to venture into Vancouver’s earliest and most gruesome history, involving a devastating fire, smallpox outbreaks, and a murder mystery that remains unsolved to this day.

Thinking of spending a weekend in Whistler during autumn? This is the perfect time in Whistler to slow down and let nature weave its magic around you. 

For the most vivid autumn views, you can use the Valley Trail guide to visit Green Lake and Lost Lake. The Valley Trail is a paved trail and boardwalk network that connects Whistler’s neighbourhoods, lakes, and viewing spots, and visitors can explore more than 45km of trail by walking, cycling, or rollerblading. Biking on the Valley Trail is a great way to get around Whistler in the autumn season, and the suggested route for Whistler Village to Meadow Park Sports Centre will take you to both lakes for some of the best fall views in Whistler. 

Fancy a more exciting way to see Whistler’s brilliant fall colours? Book a ziplining adventure through the forest!

To truly relax in the beauty of your surroundings, treat yourself to a hydrotherapy session at Scandinave Spa Whistler, a silent, technology-free spa that sits on the edge of the Lost Lake Park spruce and cedar forest. Hydrotherapy is a Finnish practice dating back thousands of years, using a hot-cold-relax cycle to recharge your body and mind.

In the evening, take the opportunity to check out Whistler’s best restaurants, including Rimrock Cafe and Red Door Bistro. 

For a unique Whistler dining experience under the stars, head to The Raven Room, located within Pan Pacific Whistler Village Centre, where you can savour your meal in an outdoor private dome for an unforgettable evening.

For late-night drinks and bites, the Dubh Linn Gate Irish Pub and Patio located at Pan Pacific Whistler Mountainside offers hearty pub fare and an authentic Gaelic cheer—complemented by a renowned selection of draft and craft beers. 

Pan Pacific Whistler Mountainside is Whistler’s best address. Located right in the Village, yet steps from the Whistler and Blackcomb Mountain gondolas, the all-suite hotel provides front door access to shops and dining, as well as relaxing views from a heated, outdoor pool and two hot tubs.

Also in the Village, just a two minute walk from Pan Pacific Mountainside—and on the Village stroll—pet-friendly Pan Pacific Whistler Village Centre offers all-suite accommodations, with complimentary continental breakfast daily. Our spacious suites have full kitchens and fireplaces, as well as balconies to enjoy the fresh mountain air and views.