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This Ontario fall driving route winds through Canada’s Boreal Forest & by waterfalls

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Ontario is full of adventure! Ready for your next outdoor experience? Embark along the Boreal Driving Route in northern Ontario. It will lead you through a vast and beautiful forest, past rushing waterfalls and 10 provincial parks. Here’s what to know.

If you’re up for a real adventure, pack your bags and hit the road. The Boreal Driving Route is not an easy feat. This is a 20-hour scenic trip in the province and according to Ontario Parks, its forest is “unlike anything you’ll find in southern Ontario.”

“It’s a region that many Canadians will never see, yet offers so much in terms of history, culture, and natural wonder,” it adds.

Where does the driving route start?

This driving route begins and ends in Sudbury.

According to Ontario Parks, here are the parks you will come across, in order:

    1. Kap-Kig-Iwan Provincial Park
    2. Esker Lakes Provincial Park
    3. Kettle Lakes Provincial Park
    4. René Brunelle Provincial Park
    5. Fushimi Lake Provincial Park
    6. Nagagamisis Provincial Park
    7. White Lake Provincial Park
    8. Potholes Provincial Park
    9. Ivanhoe Lake Provincial Park
    10. Halfway Lake Provincial Park

Along the way, you’ll come across stunning views of waterfalls, embark on several hiking trails and go paddling as you venture through the parks.

Though it may sound like a breeze, the estimated trip duration for the full route is about eight to 16 days, depending on how long you stay at each park. If you’re only looking at the highlights, it’ll take you an estimated five to 10 days

It’s definitely not for everyone but if you plan ahead, and pack enough food, we’re sure you’ll love this outdoor adventure.

To make your trip easier, book your park stops through the online reservation service via Ontario Parks.

This is  worth while trip!

Boreal Driving Route

Where: View the map here

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Karen Doradea

Senior Staff Writer, Toronto – Karen is a multimedia journalist based in Toronto. With a strong knowledge of reporting and editing through all forms of media, she has a true passion for storytelling. She carries several years of journalistic experience and has covered the Toronto scene from local stories to national news. When Karen isn’t publishing fire content, you can find her binge-watching sitcoms on Crave, at a must-try restaurant, or scrolling endlessly on TikTok looking for the next best thing – News never sleeps.

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