Canada in October
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Canada in October

Peak fall colour. 5-15C, frosty mornings, golden afternoons, Rockies getting snow.

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Weather

Peak fall colour. 5-15C, frosty mornings, golden afternoons, Rockies getting snow.

Seasonal activities

Leaf peeping, Thanksgiving, apple picking, cozy cabin weekends, ghost tours.

Events

Canadian Thanksgiving (2nd Monday), Halloween, Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest.

Crowds

Moderate around colour hotspots (Algonquin, Charlevoix). Cities quiet.

Travel costs

Shoulder, with cabin weekends commanding a premium.

What to pack

Warm layers, waterproof shell, wool sweater, beanie.

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