Friends Of Ferris Provincial Park

10/15/2026

We told you we walk 🌧 or 🌞
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Six walkers joined Carol on her guided soggy walk. Actually, it looks like fun!

Walks are every Tuesday morning 9am, meeting by the suspension bridge.

Also reminder of our AGM coming up in November. Everyone welcome.

10/10/2026

Ferris Provincial Park sitting at an excellent 63!!

🍁 Looking for the best fall colours in Ontario this Thanksgiving long weekend? We've got you covered!

Our latest Ontario Fall Colour Outlook is here, and we're seeing some spectacular colours across Central and Northern Ontario, with more areas in Southern Ontario quickly catching up!

Keep in mind that only a selection of parks is shown on our map. You can explore our interactive dashboard to see the latest fall colour reports for parks across ALL of Ontario!

🍁 VIEW THE FULL FALL COLOUR TRACKER: https://instantweatherinc.com/ontario/fall

If you're planning a fall colour adventure this Thanksgiving long weekend, some of the best viewing opportunities appear to be around Muskoka, Algonquin Park and parts of Northeastern Ontario.

Arrowhead Provincial Park and Oxtongue River-Ragged Falls are currently leading the way with an impressive IW Fall Colour Score of 88 out of 100! Both parks are reporting 100% colour change with 40% leaf fall, putting them in our highest "Best" category.

Samuel de Champlain Provincial Park, near Mattawa, is another excellent option with a score of 88, featuring 90% colour change and 30% leaf fall. Mikisew Provincial Park is also looking fantastic with a score of 84!

However, we're starting to see something interesting happen at Algonquin Provincial Park. 👀

While Algonquin has now reached 100% colour change, leaf fall has increased to 50%, bringing its IW Fall Colour Score down to 77. That's enough to knock it out of our highest red category and into the orange "Excellent" category.

This is a good example of why our score considers both colour change AND leaf fall. Even though all the leaves have changed colour, more of them are now falling off the trees, meaning Algonquin is beginning to move past its peak viewing period.

There's still plenty of colour to enjoy, but if Algonquin is on your Thanksgiving weekend bucket list, you might not want to wait much longer!

Closer to the GTA, things are also looking promising! 🍂

Both Mono Cliffs and Forks of the Credit are reporting 70% colour change with only 10% leaf fall, giving them an IW Fall Colour Score of 76. These could be some great options for those looking to enjoy the colours without travelling too far north.

Meanwhile, Awenda Provincial Park near Georgian Bay is also sitting at a score of 76, while French River is at 75 and Lake St. Peter in Eastern Ontario is at 74.

For those in Southwestern Ontario, especially around London, Windsor and along the Lake Erie shoreline, the colours are still developing. Many parks remain in the green and yellow categories, meaning the best viewing opportunities are likely still ahead!

Remember, our tracker uses reports from Ontario Parks, and not every park updates its data daily. Conditions can also change quickly, especially as wind and rain cause more leaves to fall.

Be sure to check our interactive dashboard before heading out, where you can see the latest colour change, leaf fall, IW Fall Colour Score and report date for each park.

We hope our tracker helps you find the perfect spot to enjoy Ontario's beautiful autumn colours this Thanksgiving weekend! 🍁

Are you planning any fall colour adventures this weekend? We'd love to hear where you're heading, and feel free to share your fall colour photos in the comments! 📸🍂

- Brennen

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10/09/2026

Such a fantastic turnout for our walk on Tuesday!
Thank you Kathy for the photos.
Join us next Tuesday at 9am 🌧 or 🌞.
The group meets by the suspension bridge.

10/08/2026

It's one of the best times of the year for walking in Ferris Provincial Park.
The park reports colours are at about 50%, meaning there's a few more colourful walks coming up in the weeks ahead!
Meet to start our guided walk by the suspension bridge Tuesdays at 9am 🌧 or 🌞.
Thank you Diane and Jim for the photos.
Enjoy!

10/05/2026

🎨 Nature's most colourful season is here!

The fall colour show is underway at Ferris Provincial Park, and there has never been a better time to visit. Walk across the breathtaking Ranney Gorge Suspension Bridge, wander through vibrant autumn forests, and soak in spectacular views of the Trent River.

🍁 Planning a visit? Be sure to reserve your Daily Vehicle Permit before you arrive: https://reservations.ontarioparks.ca/

As a reminder: Ferris closes this season October 18th for both camping and day-use.

09/24/2026

A record group of 27 showed up for our guided walk on Tuesday!
And what a beautiful day it was to enjoy Ferris Provincial Park.
Diane and Kathy V were the photographers this time out. Thank you ladies.
Lots of non edible berries, so many different types of asters, and fungi, and yes...hints of colour on tree leaves.

Join us for our guided walk every Tuesday morning at 9am 🌧 or 🌞 meeting at the suspension bridge.

09/23/2026

Get ready for your next adventure. Here are some tips to help you prepare and minimize impacts while you are out enjoying the trails.

09/18/2026

Friends of Ferris volunteers, past and present, were saddened to learn of the passing of our dear friend and long time member Donna Wilson.
Reading the condolences online, it is clear Donna lived her life with a giving heart.
She loved her community and we feel thankful to have had Donna as part of our small group for so many years. We will miss you.

Our heartfelt condolences to Steve, their three daughters and all of Donna's extended family and friends at this difficult time.

09/17/2026

Tuesday's guided walk did not disappoint.
This week everyone was open to try something different, walking in silence for several minutes, taking in the sounds of the forest.
We all agreed it was a personal experience, very much enjoyed. Then conversations resumed! 🙂

Walking along, with cardinals, native species flowers like goldenrod and asters, near restored stone walls, Carol shared her knowledge of the park's history, flora and fauna.

Enjoy these photos, once again, courtesy of Diane, with thanks.
Let's see if this wooly bear caterpillar's prediction of a mild winter is correct.

Walks are every Tuesday morning at 9am
🌧 or 🌞 meeting by the suspension bridge.
Come join us.

09/16/2026

Nice to see people enjoying Ferris and the gorgeous Trent Severn at this time of year.