With fall ahead of us, it's time to grab those cozy sweaters, pumpkin spice lattes and toques! No need to stay home as the weather gets cold, though, here are some awesome fall activities in and around Montreal. From pumpkin picking to haunted houses, we've got it all. Visit MTLBlog for more headlines. It is that time of the year again. Fall has officially arrived and I legitimately very excited to put away my sundresses and switch it up for some cute fall looks. Everyone knows that fall is the most picturesque of all the seasons in our city. The stunning colours, crisp air and of course the adorable outfits is what makes this season my favourite of them all. With this season being the most photogenic of them all, you should totally take advantage and get some cute pictures while you can. Throw together a cute outfit, round up the troops and set yourself on an adventure, just make sure you bring your phone, you are going to want to take pictures! There are so many fun and adorable fall activities to do with you significant other, your family members and of course your crew. Fall isn’t only about apple picking and Halloween, it is also about the changes and beauty that nature provides us with, so why not take advantage of that. Go apple picking View this post on Instagram Beautiful day for apple picking. Quel belle journée pour la cueillette de pommes. A post shared by Quinn Farm - La Ferme Quinn (@quinn_farm) on Oct 13, 2017 at 11:25am PDT Did fall even happen if you didn’t post a picture of you apple picking? Whenever you think of fall activities, apple picking is always at the top of your list. Apple picking is one of the most fun activities during this season. Not only do you get to spend a fun day out in nature, while picking apples but you get to enjoy those apples after the day is over. There are so many delicious things you can make with leftover apples such as apple pie, apple cake and of course, apple cinnamon muffins! Find the best orchard for you right here! Visit the 'Gardens of Light' Lantern Festival View this post on Instagram Évitez les mauvaises surprises à #Jardinsdelumière, réservez votre heure de visite en achetant votre billet d'avance. Seuls les détenteurs d'un billet à heure fixe pourront accéder au parcours illuminé au #JardinBotanique. 🍂 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Avoid unpleasant surprises at #GardensOfLight – book your time of visit by purchasing your tickets in advance. Only visitors with a set time will be able to access the illuminated path at the #JardinBotanique. 🍂 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #Automne #Saisons #Seasons #Garden #Fall #excitedforfall #Jardinbotanique #Jardinbotaniquedemontreal #Botanicalgarden #Espacepourlavie #Spaceforlife #Montréal #Montreal #MTL #ExploreQuébec #QuoifaireaMontreal #Whattodo #TourismeMontreal #Livemontreal #Instatravel #visiting #welltraveled #lanterns #lanternes #jardinilluminé #illuminatedgarden A post shared by Espace pour la vie (@espacepourlavie) on Sep 26, 2018 at 10:32am PDT The Montreal Botanical Gardens are without a doubt one of the most mystical destinations in the city. During the months of fall, they open their doors to an entirely new universe and it is honestly breathtaking. The gardens are filled with exquisite and elaborate laterns that make for the most picturesque Instagram content your feed has ever seen. Where: Botanical Garden, 4101 rue Sherbrooke E. When: September 6 to October 31, 2019; 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. Learn more here! READ ALSO: The Biggest Village Of Lights In The World Is Coming To Laval This Year (Video) Go pumpkin picking View this post on Instagram Pumpkin time!!!! Temps des citrouilles!!! #pumpkinpatch #pumpkins #pumpkinseverywhere #fraisdelaferme #citrouilles A post shared by Quinn Farm - La Ferme Quinn (@quinn_farm) on Oct 6, 2017 at 8:02am PDT Pumpkin picking is right up there with apple picking, it is one of those staple fall activities that everyone ends up doing because it is that fun. It is a great thing to do with your loved ones and you are guaranteed to get some cute pictures out of the day. Nothing says fall more than a pumpkin and similar to apple picking, there is so much to do with the pumpkins when you get home. Not only can you use them as decoration or decorate them yourself but you can also cook so many incredible things with pumpkins. From pumpkin pie to pumpkin scones and even simple pumpkin seeds, pumpkin picking is really the gift that keeps on giving. Stay tuned for our list of best places to go pumpkin picking near Montreal! Walk through old abandoned ruins View this post on Instagram -- A little throwback to the warm, serene scene at the Carbide waterfalls. I could easily spend my day exploring these Ruins! Has anyone ever been here in the winter? I think it’ll be a must this year. #myottawa #facesottawa #ottawaphoto #narcitycanada #livelovecanada #imagesofcanada #discoveron #explorecanada #gatineaupark #paradisecanada #tourcanada #rhinocanada @canada A post shared by Chris Austin (@caustin89) on Nov 8, 2018 at 9:33am PST This is a little drive away from Montreal but it is so totally worth it. If you love gorgeous fall foliage and have a curious mind when it comes to history, you are going to love this activity. Ruines Carbide Willson is home to the ruins of an industrial complex and it is quite frankly the most hauntingly beautiful place to check out during fall. The photos you will capture while discovering these grounds will amaze you at every turn. Where: 639 Chemin du Lac Meech, Chelsea, Quebec Cost: Free Learn more here! Attend a free Horror Circus street fair Photo by Darius Soodmand on Unsplash Fall is undeniably beautiful but there is also an air of creepiness to the air. Perhaps Halloween has had an impact on us believing fall is a little creepy but if you love being scared this is where you want to be. A free Horror street fair is coming to Montreal and it is a great opportunity to dress up, walk the street and get some awesome content for your social media. When: Friday, September 13th & 14th at 5 p.m. Where: 4817 Rue Wellington Learn more here! READ ALSO: This Terrifying Haunted Village In Quebec Is Worth The Road Trip Enjoy a weekend at Mont Tremblant View this post on Instagram 🌲 Trees are still green, but in a couple of weeks we will have mother nature’s colourful foliage everywhere. 🙂 🌳 Les arbres sont encore verts, mais d’ici quelques semaines nous aurons la chance de profiter des superbes panoramas aux multiples couleurs d’automne. 🙂 #tremblant #laurentides #naturelovers #fallseasoniscoming #summerisstillhere #summerdays #countdowntoschool #countdowntocolours #beautifulquebec 📷 @rpnormandeau A post shared by Tremblant (@monttremblant) on Aug 26, 2019 at 8:03am PDT Mont Tremblant is not very far from Montreal and it is ridiculously beautiful, especially during the months of fall. There are so many things to do in Tremblant, from hikes, to lakes and even restaurants, making this the perfect little fall getaway, with tons of adorable spots to pose in front of! Learn more here! Check out an Oktoberfest Party View this post on Instagram Less than 2 months to go- do you have your tickets yet?! http://www.avh.montreal.qc.ca/eng/oktoberfestmontreal.html #oktoberfestmontreal #oktoberfest #oktoberfest2017 #montreal A post shared by Friends_of_AvH (@friends_of_avh) on Jul 25, 2017 at 7:12am PDT If you don’t have the funds to celebrate Oktoberfest in Germany, do not fear because fall in Montreal is near. In and around Montreal, there are a ton of Oktoberfest events going on. This is not only a great place to drink beer and dance but it is also an awesome opportunity to step outside your comfort zone and dress in a way you have never dressed before. The photos you will take at these Oktoberfest events have the chance of breaking the internet, that’s how cool it is. Learn more here! READ ALSO: Canada's First-Ever National Beer Day Is Coming This Fall Canoe through a breathtaking water labyrinth during peak fall foliage View this post on Instagram Sauriez-vous vous retrouver dans notre labyrinthe d'eau 🚣♀? Certaines personnes préfèrent faire cette aventure en groupe pour s’assurer de ne pas se perdre!👫👪👬👭🌞 Will you find your way in our water maze🚣? Some people prefer to do this aventure with a group to make sure they won't get lost!👫👪👬👭🌞 #nature #aventure #pleinair #fun #activity #activité #outaouais #canada #environment #environnement #marais #eau #labyrinthe #maze #watermaze #explore #familytrip #experience #paddleboat #canot #pédalo #canot #adventure #wakefield #quebec #planetearth #ecofriendly #discover #exploration #photooftheday A post shared by Éco-Odyssée (@eco.odyssee) on Jul 4, 2019 at 6:20am PDT If you are active and a lover of nature during the months of fall, you are going to want to participate in this incredible canoe ride. Throughout the peak of fall, you can ride along the water in one of the most beautiful water Labyrinths around Montreal. This may be a little drive away but you will not regret the time spent in the car when the beauty that is nature surrounds you while you ride through the water, soaking fall in. Learn more here! Hike up Mont Royal View this post on Instagram Beautiful day in Montreal A post shared by Matt Clacher (@mattclacher) on Oct 6, 2016 at 10:59am PDT Mount Royal is always beautiful but during fall, it is next-level gorgeous. Taking a hike through the stunning foliage on Mount Royal is my favorite thing to do in fall. Not only is it a gorgeous area to take photos at but it is one of the most serene and relaxing places in Montreal. The colours, the fresh cool air and the scent of fall will mesmerize you, not to mention it is great exercise! Don't like walking? Try taking a bike ride instead! Drink a PSL beside Beaver Lake View this post on Instagram #mtl #montreal #mtlmoments #livemontreal #foliage #photooftheday #fall #autumn #leaves #trees #fallcolors #nature #love #orange #tree #fallleaves #ilovefall #like #autumnleaves #red #season #fun #colors #yellow #lovefall #instagood #sky #water #fbf A post shared by Rosalie (@rositaborracha) on Nov 11, 2016 at 8:40am PST There is nothing more basic than having a photo-shoot at beaver lake while enjoying a pumpkin spice latte but that is what fall is about, isn’t it? As fall arrives, the change of colours reflecting on Beaver Lake is astonishing and makes for the most picturesque activity ever. Although the PSL isn’t a must, it is kind of necessary... don't you think?
