Junction Sheep Range Provincial Park, provincial park in British Columbia
Junction Sheep Range Provincial Park is a large protected area in central British Columbia where the Chilcotin and Fraser Rivers meet. The landscape consists of rolling grasslands, deep canyons, and striking rock formations called hoodoos, with rivers cutting through steep canyon walls.
The area became a provincial park in 1995 to protect a herd of California bighorn sheep. The region was home to indigenous peoples for thousands of years and later saw settlement by ranchers and gold miners in the late 1800s.
The area has been home to the Secwepemc and Chilcotin peoples for thousands of years, who camped along the rivers and left traces of their presence. Today, indigenous fishers still use these waters in traditional ways, showing a living connection between the land and its original people.
The access road is gravel and requires careful driving, especially during bad weather or when large trucks are present. Motorized vehicle access is open from April to November, camping is not allowed, and dogs must be kept under control.
About 500 California bighorn sheep live here in the world's largest non-migrating population, surrounded by cliffs that protect them from predators. A marker in the park honors two wildlife workers who died in a helicopter crash in 1986 while securing the sheep habitat.
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