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It originates in the Canadian Rockies , in Peter Lougheed Provincial Park , then flows south along the Kananaskis Trail between ''Elbow-Sheep Wildland'', ''Don Getty Wildland'' and ''Emerson Creek Park''. It turns east and flows along Highway 541 and through the community of Longview . Continuing east, it passes through High River , ending when it enters the Bow River southeast of Calgary . The river is known for it's scenic flyfishing and deep pools.
There are a variety of different trout species in the river, with some bull trout reportedly reaching 30 inches in length.

The Sheep River merges into the Highwood River east of Okotoks .

The ''Eden Valley 216'' Indian Reserve of the Bearspaw, Chiniki and Wesley First Nations is established along the river.