Tour Canada's Sunniest City with the locals. Indulge in chef-inspired dinners and handcrafted cocktails, mindfully brewed cups of caffeine, and fresh baking. Dive deep into Medicine Hat's history and culture with Indigenous-led tours and the general guided city tour. Meet local owners, find new businesses, and experience a piece of Medicine Hat on the Sunshine Trolley or with a Downtown Tour. Follow the sun to the coulees, and tour Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada.
As a local Hatter shares stories of the present and the past, view sights and landmarks in Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada. Dive into who “The Hat” is as a community now, and how Canada’s sunniest city grew to be a place people call home in Southern Alberta. Visit historic cultural landmarks, beautiful viewpoints, and be introduced to the coulee landscape that’s brought locals arts & culture, outdoor adventure, and a reason to stay.
Scheduled tours run Wednesday to Sunday in July and August. Watch out for pop-up tour dates in spring and fall.
Hop on the Sunshine Trolley to sample handcrafted beverages and homemade sweet and savoury treats, while browsing beautiful artisanal markets and galleries that make each cafe its own one-of-a-kind spot. Meet the owners who were inspired to open their very own space that brings together makers of food and drink, and makers of art and design.
Select dates April to December
Choose between a brews, cocktail, or mocktail tour on the Sunshine Trolley, featuring Alberta-made and Medicine Hat-made ingredients. Dive into the details of what makes a delicious drink in Southern Alberta, and sip handcrafted beverages at local spots with creative menus. Meet the owners and masters behind the bar during this elevated bartender to table experience.
Select dates March to November
Walk with Pat Aaker and her daughter April through Saratoga Park, a place where a Métis community lived until the early 2010s in Medicine Hat. While surrounded by trees and greenery, the mother and daughter share stories, quotes, and photos from their family’s time living in the community.
Select dates April to September
Experience Medicine Hat’s Indigenous history through our local guide’seyes. Gather together and share in the celebration of Indigenouscultures, an integral part in the preservation of these communities,woven with social and political commentary.
Inquiries Welcome April to October
Enjoy a chef-curated dinner with a drink pairing, the visit Eagle Butte Observatory for Rod DeVries night sky presentation. Choose from Cocktails & Constellations, or an evening all about The Supermoon or The Equinox.
Select dates September to April
Visit three local ice cream shops on the Sunshine Trolley. Sample a variety of ice cream flavours and styles, some made from scratch and in-house. Peek behind the scenes at some stops, and have a chance to ask questions when you meet the passionate people behind the local businesses.
Select dates May to August
Indulge in a decandent brunch paired with a mocktail. Then hop on the Sunshine Trolley to enjoy a rotating seasonal experience with beautiful plants and flowers.
Select dates March to November
Join lifelong Hatter Sally Sehn for a deep dive into Medicine Hat's wartime history on the Sunshine Trolley. During the Trolley ride, and on the dtops during the tour, Sally will share detailed stories about the various location and people who served out country in combat.
Select dates Year-round
Hop on the Sunshine Trolley for an evening of craft beer and hometown baseball.
Select dates in June and July
Join local Tamara Miller on the Sunshine Trolley in the evening, as she tells eerie and mysterious stories about historic buildings, cemeteries, and more haunting encounters and events throughout Medicine Hat.
Select dates year-round, including the Halloween season.
Tour Medicine Hat's brightest Christmas lights on the Sunshine Trolley during the Holiday season. From walk-through displays, to houses with lights blinking to music, and drive-through neighbourhoods, this tour brings nostalgic memories for friends and family.
Tours available in December
Sip your way through Medicine Hat’s coffee culture with a coffee-loving local. Meet the minds behind the creative drinks, the owners who build barista and bakery teams, and the roaster-masters who roast the coffee beans to perfection.
Select dates available year-round.
Step into the past with the City of Medicine Hat's new immersive walking tour! Join in on select dates from June to September as we tour the city's history with the help of some of its most intriguing historical characters.
3 unique tours, Saturdays only!
Join a local guide and taste your way through the historic streets and avenues in downtown Medicine Hat. Hear about century-old buildings and story-telling murals, in between meeting bakery owners and sampling sweet and savoury confections.
Select dates available year-round.
Stroll to the four independent eateries in Medicine Hat's historic downtown, with a local guide who will share stories and converse with the group along the way.
Select dates available May to August
Dive into the arts & culture in downtown Medicine Hat with a local guide who will bring you to four art-focused spots in the heart of the city.
Select dates available year-round
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