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Medicine Hat-Made in Downtown Medicine Hat

Listed below are stores where you can bring home a little piece of Medicine Hat.

A Guide to Medicine Hat's Historic Downtown

Downtown Medicine Hat is a prime spot for wandering the historic streets and avenues and visiting local businesses.

Free Parking in Downtown Medicine Hat

Find free parking in Medicine Hat's Historic Downtown

Events in Downtown Medicine Hat

Summer 2025 is bringing a full list of events to the heart of the city.

Explore Medicine Hat with Linda Hoang

My name is Linda Hoang, and I’m a Canadian blogger and social media strategist based in Edmonton, Alberta.

Rod DeVries: Astronomy in Southeast Alberta

Astronomy stories don’t only live in the sky.

Medicine Hat Cellist, Jacqueline Walker

Jacqueline Walker started playing the cello at six years old.

A Decade of Mountain Biking at Battle Creek Showdown

20-year mountain biker, Katie Courty, has spent the last 10 years in Medicine Hat.

Medicine Hat Sporting Events

From amateur to professional leagues, attend a thrilling game in Medicine Hat.

Savour Alberta's South: Farm to Fork

Celebrate Southeast Alberta crafted food and drink with us.

Chasing Alberta Gold in Medicine Hat

Travel the Highway 3 Ale Trail to find Alberta Gold

Globe and Mail Article: Frequent Road Tripper Finds Favourite Quiche in Medicine Hat

Drive the road less traveled for good food.

Local Food & Drink in Medicine Hat

Whether it's a restaurant, cafe, bakery, brewery, distillery, or outdoor eatery, food and beverage pairs well with Medicine Hat sunshine.

Annual YMCA River Run

Saturday, June 14, 2025

Hidden Valley Ski Resort

A winter wonderland snug in the prairies.

Battle Creek Showdown in Elkwater

A mountain bike festival in the rolling hills.

Together Again Festival

A lively festival in downtown Medicine Hat.

Dog-Friendly Patios in Medicine Hat

A road trip isn't complete without your best friend.

Explore The Chainsaw Sculptures by Marina Cole

Must-see chainsaw carvings around Medicine Hat.

Indigenous Spaces & Places

Explore Medicine Hat’s Indigenous history with this self-guided tour, made by The Miywasin Friendship Centre and partners.

How Medicine Hat Got Its Name

Medicine Hat inherited its name from the Blackfoot word “Saamis” which is loosely translated as “medicine man’s hat.”

Paddle the Waterways in Medicine Hat

Canoe, Kayak, Boat, or Float the South Saskatchewan River

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