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2. Destination: Niagara-on-the-Lake
Whether it’s a weekend getaway or even a day-trip, a visit to Niagara-on-the-Lake is a great fall escape. The scenery begins to get impressive the further out of Toronto you get, particularly once you reach Niagara Falls, heading along the Niagara Parkway to Niagara-on-the-Lake. This charming town has a multitude of wineries to explore, from big-name labels like Jackson-Triggs and Peller Estates and boutique wineries like Lailey Vineyard and The Organized Crime Winery, there is plenty to see and taste. We also suggest taking in a theatre performance at the Shaw Festival Theatre, with the season running until November 3.