Golden autumn trees along a trail at Pinery Provincial Park

Your local fall guide

Fall in
Lambton County

Fair weekends, orchard stops and a little time outside.

September to Thanksgiving

Five weekends.
Five fall fairs.

Choose a fair, check the day’s program, and leave a little room to explore.

Petrolia, Wyoming, Forest, Alvinston and Brigden. Find dates, hours and the details that help you plan your day.

Explore the fair guide

Carousel horses beneath warm fairground lights at night

Find your autumn walk

Take a short stroll or spend the afternoon exploring Lambton County’s trails.

Check the Ontario Parks Fall Colour Report

Perch Creek winding between wooded banks, with fallen logs across the water

Perch Creek Habitat Management Area - Sarnia

Over 5 km of trails cross this 200-acre property’s floodplain and upland forest, hedgerows, open meadow and wetlands. There is a varied mix of habitats to explore on a longer walk.

200 acres · over 5 km of trails · parking · 1892 Churchill Line

Trail details

Howard Watson Nature Trail - Sarnia to Camlachie
A former rail line connecting Sarnia and Camlachie, with urban and rural sections along its multi-use route. Choose a section that suits your day and turn back when you’re ready.
Former rail line · multi-use route · signed as part of the Great Lakes Waterfront Trail
Trail details
St. Clair River Trail - Corunna to Port Lambton
On- and off-road sections follow the river between Corunna and Port Lambton, linking small communities, waterfront parks and picnic areas. Watch for ships passing along the river.
On- and off-road sections · waterfront parks · riverside picnic areas
Trail details
L Lake - Port Franks
The 1.5 km trail crosses oak savanna and dunes, and connects with the Forested Dunes Nature Reserve Trail. Surfaces may be slippery or uneven, especially in wet or icy conditions.
1.5 km trail · 7101 Outer Drive · limited shoulder parking
Trail details
Marthaville Habitat Management Area - Enniskillen
An easy, mostly level walk around a rehabilitated gravel-pit site, through forest, wetlands and tallgrass prairie. A pond and wildlife habitat offer points of interest along the way; natural-surface trail sections may be uneven or slippery.
4749 Marthaville Rd., Petrolia, ON N0N 1R0 · easy-rated natural-surface trail
Trail details

A few things to bring

Small things that make cool-weather outings more comfortable.

Dress in layersA breathable shirt, light sweater and weather-ready jacket make it easy to adjust as the day warms or cools.
Choose comfortable shoesWear sturdy sneakers or hiking boots with good grip for trails, conservation areas and damp leaves.
Bring a camera or binocularsKeep them handy for colourful views, sunsets and migrating birds.
Pack water and snacksA reusable bottle and a few easy snacks help keep longer walks and day trips comfortable.
Add a cozy extraBring a blanket or folding chairs for a shoreline break, picnic or evening stargazing.

Farm stands & orchard stops