The Sentier des Caps de Charlevoix in Quebec Canada is one of our favourite fall hikes. Panoramic views down the St. Lawrence River draw hikes and photographers alike when the fall foliage sets the hilly landscape ablaze each autumn. The rugged 42 km long footpath traverses the forested hills above the St. Lawrence River, connecting Petite-Riviere-Saint-Francois to the Cape Tourmente National Wildlife Area. Campsites and rustic log cabins, called refuges, have been established along its length. As a result, Sentier des Caps has become a favourite with hikers in spring, summer, and fall, and with skiers and snowshoe aficionados in winter. As summer gives way to fall, the smell of wood smoke drifts on the breeze, the calls of long v's of Snow Geese can be heard migrating overhead, and the oranges and reds of the fall colours along the trail warm the heart. After a long day of hiking, backpackers can cozy up beside the wood stove in one of the cabins in the evening, warming up with a comforting cup of hot chocolate. All this and more makes the Sentier des Caps de Charlevoix a wonderful place to hike in any season, but fall is one of our favourites!