From Frights to Foliage: Discover Fall with St. Lawrence Parks Commission
From changing leaves to scary screams, St. Lawrence Parks Commission (SLPC) invites you to explore the best of fall across our parks, campgrounds and historic sites.
Whether teeing off under golden leaves, paddling through peaceful waters, testing your scare stamina, or wandering through glowing pumpkin paths, your perfect autumn getaway starts with SLPC:
Outdoors & Camping
- Enjoy peaceful fall camping vibrant foliage and fewer crowds. Book a cozy cabin or park your recreational vehicle amid the crisp fall air! Reservations can made online (available at select sites) until October 25.
- Visit Upper Canada Migratory Bird Sanctuary, where stunning fall colours create the perfect setting for birdwatching and photography during one of nature’s most awe-inspiring events: the fall migration.
- Drive through breathtaking views along the Thousand Islands Parkway and Long Sault Parkway, set against the picturesque shoreline of the St. Lawrence River.
Golf and Boating
- Tee off at Upper Canada Golf Course, where the picturesque fall setting enhances every swing. Reserve a tee time online until October 26, 2025 (weather dependent).
- Rent a canoe, kayak, or stand-up paddleboard from Crysler Park Marina and enjoy the cool autumn air with a peaceful paddle along the St. Lawrence River. Boating during sweater weather? Transient docking and overnight cabin rentals available.
Historic Sites
- Fort Fright at Fort Henry is a terrifying immersive experience through the Fort’s narrow hallways, interior ditch and tunnels, brought to life with cinematic animatronics, immersive sets, professional actors and spine-tingling effects. Select evenings October 3 to November 1, 2025.
- Pumpkinferno at Upper Canada Village is a luminary experience for all ages, a mesmerizing installation of thousands of hand-carved, glowing artificial pumpkins along a magical self-guided tour set against historic backdrops. Select evenings October 3 to November 1, 2025.
- Kingston Pen Tours offer an in-depth look at life behind the walls of Canada’s oldest maximum-security prison. Today’s guided tours provide guests with a blend of the historic, architectural and criminological components of this storied institution. Express, Standard and Extended Tours available until October 31, 2025.
This fall, discover colour, culture and even fright with St. Lawrence Parks Commission. For more information and to book tickets, visit parks.on.ca.
About St. Lawrence Parks Commission
The St. Lawrence Parks Commission, an agency of the Government of Ontario, operates facilities stretching from Kingston to the Quebec border, including Upper Canada Village, Fort Henry National Historic Site of Canada (and a UNESCO World Heritage Site); Kingston Pen Tours, Crysler Park Marina, Upper Canada Golf Course, Upper Canada Migratory Bird Sanctuary and 10 campgrounds and 6 beach day-use picnic areas including the Long Sault and Thousand Islands Parkways.