Put away the phones, laptops and iPads – explore nature; challenge yourself and appreciate your full potential, break boredom or give in to your wild side. Your experience is just a click away… Here are 10 weekend secrets to having a completely amazing fall season in Southern Ontario.

1. Experience a new altitude on a submarine tour: HMCS Ojibwa. Mounted on a purpose-built floating dry dock in Port Burwell, this showcase is hard to miss; Standing 5 stories tall, the laps inside this decommissioned submarine illustrate life beneath the ocean waves. While you’re here, enjoy all the other spenders this place has to offer as well: sandy beaches, provincial park, historic lighthouse, and lakeside wind farm.

2. Treat the family to a fall fair. According to the Ontario Agricultural Society, there are more than 230 agricultural fairs and shows throughout Ontario, with one of the oldest being the 171st Norfolk County Horse Show and Fair, October 2-8. Musical entertainment in the stands and demolition derbies are crowd favorites, but there are plenty of agricultural shows, craft shows, food vendors, art demos, one-of-a-kind attractions, and talent shows. A few tips: bring a sweater or light jacket, as a day at the fair can stretch into the evening, dogs and other pets are not allowed, bring cash; debit is generally not accepted at the gate or at the games. Check the websites for advance tickets at reduced rates.

3. Get off the beaten path. Get in touch with your inner green spirit at one of the 38 conservation areas in southern Ontario, which has 55 historic monuments and heritage sites. One of the poaching sites is in the Charles Sauriol Conservation Area. It is historic farmland adjacent to the Backus Heritage Conservation Area and is the site of the Long Point Region Conservation Authority’s Carolina Forest Regeneration Project started in 1991. Experience an arboretum of tree species including red oak, silver maple, sycamore, white birch and green ash. it is also a monitoring area for the scientific and educational study of natural regeneration and natural habitat succession in relation to the Carolina Forest and Backus Woods in particular.

4. Discover hidden treasures in St. Jacobs Country: One of Southern Ontario’s favorite rural cultural experiences featuring unique crafts, antiques, horse-drawn trolley tours, and regional cuisine that brings to light a Mennonite history that is rich and Lively, especially at the local farmers market.

5. Get your Wild West spirit kicking around: See the spectacular colors of the countryside on horseback. Shine your boots, saddle up a stallion, and head out into the open. Imagine picturesque landscapes surrounded by hills and forests, or jog across a creek as you follow the trail. Experience an overnight adventure or camp snuggled up next to a cozy campfire. There are many walks available in length and length, what are you waiting for?

6. Climb to New Heights – Outdoor rock climbing. Challenge yourself on real 80-foot-high cliffs. Visualize soaring vultures and breathtaking views as you ascend and rappel down jagged rocks – match anchors, belay and learn essential climbing knots under the careful coaching of expert mentors. This vertical getaway is an adrenaline rush; guaranteed.

7. Breathe the euphoria: fly a plane. Take control in the pilot’s seat as you maneuver a plane above the ground. Vary your altitude, roll and bank as you soar with exhilarating speed taking stunning photos for your collection. Get acquainted with an extensive pre-flight safety check that includes the function of ailerons, flaps and rudders, suspension, fuselage conditions and fuel level indicators. Once the ground checks are done, it will roll into position, wait for the tower to clear, and head out into the wild blue over there.

8. Pedal along the Gold Coast. The sun peeking over the horizon in divine shades of orange, scarlet, crimson, and ginger yellow. Heading down a picturesque road lined with tall corn stalks on both sides on the Water Front Trail on Ontario’s southern shore; the shores of Lake Erie in Norfolk County. Long known as the Gold Coast, looking to the right, you can catch glimpses of the lake from time to time as the sun rises quietly transcending bright rays on the surface of the sparkling water. Marvel at the modern and historic architectural delights of the houses and farms along the way.

9. Get carried away on a hot air balloon ride. Glide slowly through beautiful country scenery as you revel in the peace and quiet as you brush past the treetops and cornfields. Glide smoothly, as there will be plenty of opportunities to take sixteen incredible “bird’s eye” photos and share one of hot air ballooning’s oldest traditions: a champagne toast after your excursion.

10. Destroy self-doubt as you trek through a Catalina forest. This amazing experience will leave an indelible memory for sure. The splendor that dominates a global biosphere will take your breath away, but nothing compares to the brightness of moonlight in the forest for an unforgettable adventure. Listen to the howl of a coyote or the hoot of an owl as you fly 8 zip lines, cross 2 suspended sky bridges, 14 platforms, and rappel down 40 feet. Let the excitement begin.