St. Raphael Provincial Park Collection, ON

St. Raphael Provincial Park is a non-operational Provincial Park in Northwestern Ontario. It's remote rocky shores and rolling hills provide breathtaking scenery and a sense of remoteness. There are several lodges throughout the park on the larger lakes. There are many possible routes and loops which make this ideal for paddlers looking to spend an extended time in the region. The granite, boreal forest, and wetlands of the Canadian Shield topography of the area provide a variety of ecologies to explore. The forest is dominated by spruce, jackpine and poplar, which provide an ideal habitat for a variety of bird and species. St Raphael is composed of an interconnected series of Lakes for flatwater paddling through the southern range of the Woodland Caribou.

Moderate.

4-16 days depending on loop desired.

The park is 784 square km

• Large lakes and wind require careful navigation and weather reading for safe crossings.

• Several C2 & C3 rapids. Portages available around the majority of the obstacles.

• Campsites and portages are rustic and not professionally maintained.

• This is an isolated region with no cell reception. All paddlers are encouraged to bring a satellite-enabled communication device.

• Black bears & wolverines are present throughout.

There are a several spots for road access along Highway 599. Paddlers can also continue northwest into St. Joseph Lake and the Cat River, or east into the Albany River.