Sheep River Provincial Park

Sheep River Provincial Park is a protected area in the Kananaskis valley featuring mountain terrain and forest landscapes. The park includes four campgrounds with facilities like sewage disposal and functions as a wildlife refuge in this region.

The area became a protected park in 2001, marking the end of private land use in the region. This designation recognized centuries of Indigenous presence and stewardship before European contact altered the landscape.

The river valley and surrounding slopes serve as home to bighorn sheep, elk, and deer living freely in their natural habitat. Visitors can observe these animals moving through open areas and forest edges throughout the park.

A Kananaskis Conservation Pass is required for parking, so plan to obtain this before arriving. The best time to visit is between May and September, though winter offers additional activities like cross-country skiing.

In winter, visitors can enjoy cross-country skiing on groomed trails exceeding 30 kilometers and ice skating at Sandy McNabb Campground. These seasonal activities transform the park into a winter destination separate from the summer crowds.

Location: Kananaskis Improvement District

Inception: 2001

Website: https://albertaparks.ca/parks/kananaskis/sheep-river-pp

GPS coordinates: 50.65190,-114.62400

Latest update: December 12, 2025 09:06