Fall colours on display in Algonquin Park [Video]

With above-average temperatures to begin this fall season, fall colours viewing remains near its peak heading into the Thanksgiving long weekend.

A popular spot to view fall colours is in Algonquin Park, where day passes are required for visitors.

“Oh it’s beautiful,” remarked David Frame, who’s visiting the park from Toronto.

“It’s just so nice to get out of the city and enjoy nature. And in the fall, when the colors are like this, it doesn’t get any better.”

As of Friday afternoon, day permits for Algonquin Park’s Highway 60 corridor, which stretches 56 kilometres from the west gate to the east gate, are sold out for Saturday, Sunday and Monday of the Thanksgiving long weekend.

“Three days ago, I got (a pass),” said Frame.

“My son and I came a week and a half ago just to do a day pass, and it was full. I couldn’t believe it, it was full. I’ve been coming here all my …