Boyne Valley Provincial Park is located within Shelburne and is about an hour and a half drive north west of Toronto.
There is a small parking lot at the very south end of Centre Road, with room for about 6-8 cars. On way we saw a small parking lot on Prince of Wales Road, with cars parked to the side of the road closer to the trail entrance.
Parking lot at the south of Centre Road, south of Side Road 5. Drive down the hill.
We only had time for a brief hike when we visited, so we headed straight for Murphy’s Pinnacle Lookout. This lookout lies at the top of a hill of glacial deposit, providing an excellent vantage point. It’s about a 15 minute hike from the parking lot.
The Boyne Valley Provincial Park is meets the Niagara Escarpment to the west. The hills and rolling terrain is a result of glacier deposits from the last ice age, ending about 12,000 years ago.
Looking west towards Amaranth Wind Farm. 
Looking west. 
Looking south along the Niagara Escarpment. 
The views when looking east towards Innisfil.
Although we had a brief hike, we enjoyed the trail that cut through groves of paradise apple trees, sumac trees, and maple trees. In early September, we caught a few leaves beginning to turn colour, signalling the return of autumn.
The trail cuts through groves of paradise apple trees. 
An apple that never made it to the ground. 
Leaves of a sumac tree sapling.
Although a short visit – it was a lovely hike and we are planning on returning when the leaves have changed colours.
Have you visited Boyne Valley Provincial Park? Tell us about your experience in the comments!
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Nice pictures of the apples. I’ve been to Boyne Valley a couple of times. It’s especially beautiful in the fall when all the leaves are changing colour. It’s also a great spot to go snowshoeing.
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I definitely want to visit again in a few weeks time when the fall colours are in full effect!
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