The Sheep River is a beautiful mountain freestone stream flowing eastward from its Kananaskis headwaters through the foothills and on to Turner Valley, Alberta. Named after the Big Horn Sheep that inhabit the surrounding valley, this river passes through Sheep River Provincial Park before winding through the foothills landscape. The river is characterized by crystal-clear mountain water, and the spring runoff each year can dramatically reshape the riverbed, shifting pools and altering familiar runs from season to season. The river straddles the transition zone between the Rocky Mountains to the west and the foothills to the east, offering diverse habitat and a scenic angling experience within easy reach of Calgary and the surrounding area.