08/31/2026
Save this for your next FALL 🍂 road trip
🍂9 incredible lookouts worth the drive from Ottawa 🍂
🍂 1.Eagle’s Nest | Calabogie — A gradual 1.5 km climb leads to rocky cliffs and sweeping views across the Madawaska Valley.
🍂2. Rock Dunder | Lyndhurst — Follow the 3.9 km Summit Loop for an incredible view over the Rideau Waterway and beyond. South Eastern Ontario, 🇨🇦
🍂 3. Blueberry Mountain | Lanark County — This 5 km return trail leads to a beautiful hidden lookout. Go early and you may have it almost to yourself!
🍂4. Spy Rock | Westport — A short, accessible walk with a big reward: a beautiful view over Westport and the surrounding countryside.
🍂5. Barron Canyon | Algonquin Park — A short 1.5 km trail leads to one of the most dramatic lookouts in the park. AlgoAlgonquin Provincial Park6. Sentier des Cimes | Laurentians — Follow the treetop walkway to a spectacular 40-metre observation tower with 360° views over the Laurentian landscape.
🍂7.Mont Tremblant | Québec — Take the gondola to the summit and explore several lookouts, including the 360° observation tower overlooking the Laurentians. TourTourisme Mont-Tremblant 8. Lookout Trail | Algonquin Park — A rugged 2.1 km loop climbs to high ridges with beautiful views across the park. One of our favourites! AlgoAlgonquin Provincial Park9. Dickson Mountain | Calabogie — Ride the chairlift to the top of CalaCalabogie Peaks Resortweekends in October for spectacular views across the valley.
🍂 10.Prince Edward Point National Wildlife Area | PEC — Several easily accessible spots offer beautiful views over Lake Ontario—some practically right from your car!
