Great Canadian Travel Destinations: Eastern Canada – Fall

Summer may be easing into fall, but that doesn't mean there aren't still some amazing festivals and fairs just waiting to be experienced. Canada is home to a wide variety of fall events, one (or all!) of which is bound to entertain and amuse even the fussiest of preschoolers!

Atlantic Balloon Festival             

Sussex, NB

Held annually the weekend after Labour Day, the Atlantic Balloon Festival is truly a sight to behold. Under a backdrop of rolling hills and farmland, more than thirty balloons take to the sky twice daily. Whether or not your family is adventurous enough to enjoy a ride, the festival itself offers a craft fair, children's activities, midway, helicopter and pony rides, bouncy castles and much more. http://atlanticballoonfiesta.ca/

Fredericton Exhibition                             

Fredericton, NB

Held annually in early September, the FREX exhibition and agricultural fair offers midway rides, horse and cattle shows, petting zoo, stage shows, crafts and harness racing throughout the week. At 175 years young and with so much to offer, your child will just love it! http://www.frex.ca/

Nova Scotia International Air Show     

Halifax/Dartmouth, NS

For the airplane enthusiast, September brings Atlantic Canada's largest outdoor event, featuring a 3-hour air show, aircraft display, outdoor marker, and, weather permitting, Twilight Teaser show over Halifax Harbour. http://www.nsairshow.ca/index2.asp

Maritime Fall Fair                           

Halifax, NS

This ten-day agricultural fair, held annually in October, focuses on family, fun and education. Featuring the Eukanuba Super Dogs, Kubota Cup show jumping series, AgCot Discovery Centre, horse competitions, barrel racing, market place, midway and live animal display, there is plenty for the whole family to see and do. http://www.maritimefallfair.com/index.cfm?mid=2

For more information about festivals and events across Canada, visit http://www.culture.ca/canada/events-activites-e.jsp

By Rochelle Strauss