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Weekly Goose 136 (FALL)
Good morning!
Did you know? Fall colours are caused by the amount of sugar in leaves. The pigment that gives leaves their familiar green colour is called chlorophyll. However, the more favourably warm, sunny days and cool nights that occur in early autumn, the more likely that the fall season will see vibrant colours with lots of reds. The more red in the leaf, the more sugar that leaf is storing. This is why Maple trees are so vibrant. Evergreens don’t change because their leaves have a thick wax covering that protects the chlorophyll (green) in the leaves. This is also why witnessing the fall colours can be tricky, as one harsh cold snap can derail the spectacle.
However, trying to time your visit with the fall colours can totally be worth it! So, with the fall season just around the corner, our 136th edition of the Weekly Goose features guides and videos to the best places in Canada to see fall foliage.
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Travel Videos
Canada is a spectacular destination to see fall foliage, particularly in the East. However, the Rocky Mountains are also a spectacular sight during larch season and even up north around the Arctic Circle, the small shrubs create a dazzling display. Witness some of the beauty along the Dempster Highway, Alberta’s Kananaskis region, and Nova Scotia’s Cabot Trail in the three videos below.
Travel Guides
Although the fall colours can be beautiful nationwide, the four provinces that typically steal the show are Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick. We can certainly attest to the beauty of Nova Scotia’s Cabot Trail. If you’ve always wanted to see the reds, oranges, and yellows, check out these travel guides below.
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