St. Raphael River facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St. Raphael River |
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 Location of the mouth of the St. Raphael River in Ontario
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Ontario |
| Region | Northwestern Ontario |
| District | Thunder Bay |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Aki Lake 398 m (1,306 ft) 50°32′46″N 90°08′10″W / 50.54611°N 90.13611°W |
| River mouth | Miniss River 377 m (1,237 ft) 50°54′53″N 90°54′49″W / 50.91472°N 90.91361°W |
| Basin features | |
| River system | James Bay drainage basin |
The St. Raphael River is a river located in Ontario, Canada. It flows through the Thunder Bay District in the northwestern part of the province. This river is an important part of a larger water system. All its waters eventually flow into James Bay. The St. Raphael River is a smaller stream that joins the Miniss River.
Where Does the St. Raphael River Flow?
The St. Raphael River starts its journey at a place called Aki Lake. From there, it flows towards the north. It then reaches another body of water, St. Raphael Lake. After leaving St. Raphael Lake, the river turns and flows towards the northwest. This path takes it to Churchill Lake.
The River's Journey to James Bay
Once the river leaves Churchill Lake, it changes direction again. It heads northeast until it reaches its end point. This end point is where it joins the Miniss River. The Miniss River then continues to flow into Lake St. Joseph. From Lake St. Joseph, the water travels through the Albany River. Finally, all these waters reach their destination: James Bay.
What Smaller Streams Join the River?
A tributary is a smaller stream or river that flows into a larger one. The St. Raphael River has a few tributaries that add water to its flow.
- Quaint Creek (joins from the right side)
- Spirit Creek (joins from the left side)
- Cal Creek (joins from the right side)
