The city of Medicine Hat is located in southeastern Alberta, approximately 300 kilometres southeast of Calgary, and 160 kilometres north of the United States border. The Trans-Canada Highway #1 and Highway #3, run directly through town. The city has over 100 parks and 85 km. of trails for visitors to explore. Medicine Hat 's historic downtown features turn of the century residential, commercial and church buildings, great boutiques, tasty eating establishments and quaint gas lighting.
Things to do in Medicine Hat
Esplanade Arts and Heritage Centre
The Esplanade Arts and Heritage Centre offers something for visitor. The Center brings together visual arts, performance arts, and cultural heritage all under one roof. “Whether you’re an art lover, a cultural enthusiast, or someone who can appreciate the beauty of an architecturally stunning facility – the Esplanade is for you.” Call 403 502-8580 for more information.
401 First Street SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 8W2
Medicine Hat Family Leisure Centre
The Family Leisure Centre in Medicine Hat is a recreational facility that includes an Olympic size ice rink, 50m pool, waterslide, diving platforms, kiddies pool, wave pool, cafe, 4 ball diamonds, lighted football field, and 3 soccer pitches. Call 403 502 8560 for more information.
2000 Division Avenue N, Medicine Hat, AB
The Medicine Hat Clay Industries National Historic District
Don’t miss this nationally recognized industrial historic district, which offers visitors a chance to see a living, working museum that offers a unique and extensive experience through collections, exhibits, interpretation, guided tours and educational and artistic programming. The Medalta Potteries and Hycroft China Factory Complexes are the focal points in this 150 acre region. Call 403 529–1070 for more information.
713 Medalta Avenue SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 3K9
The World's Tallest Teepee
It’s no ordinary teepee! Just south of the Trans-Canada Highway and overlooking the Blackfoot buffalo jump, sits the "Saamis Teepee", the world’s tallest. The giant teepee was originally designed for the 1988 Winter Olympics in Calgary as a symbol of Canada's Aboriginal heritage. It was later moved to Medicine Hat. The teepee stands over 20 stories high.