Grand Rapids Wildland Provincial Park
[5] The park is in the Central Mixedwood subregion of the Boreal Forest natural region of Alberta.The park protects the Rapids Reach of the Athabasca River upstream from Fort McMurray.The river erosion has created a deep valley exceeding 150 metres (490 ft) for the entire length of the park.A wilderness lodge and cabins are located just inside the southernmost boundary of the park.[5] The rapids are rated as Class 6 on the International scale of river difficulty.