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The top 10 fall activities and the gear you need to enjoy them

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Summer flew by in a blur and fall is officially here. But don’t start lamenting the changing of the seasons quite yet. It’s time to welcome cooler temperatures, colourful leaves, and pumpkin-spiced everything, not to mention a wide variety of exciting fall activities to do with family and friends.

Here are the top 10 fall activities you have to try and the gear you need to enjoy them.

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