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The long, hot days of summer have passed, leaving cooler temperatures that offer you and your family the perfect opportunity to enjoy the outdoors together. Surrounded by natural landscapes and breathtaking views, Oshawa and Whitby are the perfect locations for you and your family to get out and enjoy the fresh air. Spend some quality time with the ones you love and be sure to check out some of our favourite outdoor spaces to enjoy in Whitby and Oshawa this fall.

Treetop Eco Adventure Park

If you are searching for a different perspective of the fall colours, bring your family to the Treetop Eco Adventure Park in Oshawa. This park offers a wide selection of high rope challenges, zip lines, axe throwing, and archery. Enjoy the natural beauty of the fall colours, while hanging high above the canyon on a zip line, or challenge your family to an axe throwing competition! Regardless of how you spend your time, this park is perfect for the whole family to enjoy a day together in a natural setting.

Joseph Kolodzie Oshawa Creek Bike Path

Indulge in the freedom of the wind blowing through your hair while you make your way along the winding Joseph Kolodzie Oshawa Creek Bike Path with your family. This 7 Kilometre trail follows the route along Oshawa Creek, starting at Lakeview Park and ending at the Oshawa Valley Botanical Gardens. It is also connected to other trail networks that follow routes throughout the city. With some hills and sections close to the creek, this multi-use trail is the perfect outdoor escape for you and your family to spend some quality time together.

Heber Down Conservation Area

Heber Down Conservation Area is a natural oasis complete with breathtaking landscapes, winding trails, and a deep cultural history. With 284 hectares of land, this conservation area, once a popular stop-over for horse thieves, is now a natural escape from the busy city life. Visitors can enjoy a full day of hiking, picnicking, and exploring along the many pathways on the property. It is the perfect way to enjoy a day in the fresh, fall air with your loved ones.

Baycliffe Park

Delight the imaginations of your children and spend a day enjoying the fresh fall air right in the city of Whitby at Baycliffe Park. The unique design of this playground stimulates imaginative play in children of all ages with 5 slides, swing sets, spinners, and climbing opportunities, all made to look like a rocket ship. The park also offers a soccer field, a fit park, and a BMX path, making it the perfect place to spend a day with your family, regardless of age. Pack a picnic lunch and enjoy some time outside playing with your family.

Whitby Farmers Market

An iconic part of fall is the harvesting of fresh vegetables and fruit from local farms. Spend some time in the fresh air with your family while enjoying some of the delectable wares from some of the top farmers in the area at the Whitby Farmers Market. The event runs right up to the end of October and offers fresh produce, local baked goods, and hand-crafted goods. Make a trip to the farmers market a special event and purchase a picnic lunch made completely from local goods, then spend some time in a local park enjoying your purchases. It is a simple way for you and your family to spend a bit of time outside together without travelling too far from home.

The fresh fall air provides perfect temperatures for you and your family to get out and enjoy the outdoors. With so many activities and natural settings like high rope challenges, hiking, and biking, Whitby and Oshawa are the perfect locations for outdoor family activities. Regardless of what you choose to do, these outdoor spaces in Oshawa and Whitby are some of our favourites. For more information on our favourite outdoor spaces in Whitby and Oshawa, visit the Falconcrest Homes Blog.