Medicine Hat Summers Sips & Sweets

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Finding sugar in the sunshine, these sweet spots are a must stop on a summer day.

Annegret's Authentic European Chocolates 

Homemade chocolate and gelato is inside this chocolaterie. Find truffles filled with caramel, ginger, fruit, or flavoured ganache. The gelato scoops are so refreshing on the patio at Annegret's Chocolates. *This location has dairy-free and sugar-free options.

MEDICINE HAT SUMMERS FEATURE: the housemade gelato and sorbetto

Camp Ice Cream 

A stacked scoop on a cone or blended into a milkshake, Camp Ice Cream handcrafts every batch of ice cream. Find flavours from fruity, to chocolate, and the perfect mix of sweet and salty. *This location has dairy-free options.

MEDICINE HAT SUMMERS FEATURE: any ice scream scoop or milkshake of your choice

Pop Culture 

Order a 90s themed dirty soda at the window, made with pop, flavoured syrup, and topped with cream. With over 20 flavours to choose, all with names inspired by hip hop songs and artists, this throwback space is serving up buckets of dirty soda. *This location has dairy-free and sugar-free options.

Poolhouse Cafe & Roastery

This vibrant café roasts freshly-imported beans from all over the world to perfection. The beans can be ground and bagged to suit your home brewing machine, or sit inside and enjoy a cup. Pair the freshly roasted coffee with a delicious baked item. *This location has dairy-free and gluten-free options.

MEDICINE HAT SUMMERS FEATURE: affogato espresso freezie

RJ's Candy & Convenience 

A neighbourhood candy and convenience stop that's local and full of unexpected flavours, rare imports, and nostalgic classics. The ice cream machine keeps the staff creative, making different dirty soda floats and "Tornados", where soft serve ice cream is mixed with sweet treats.

MEDICINE HAT SUMMERS FEATURE: Brookie-O Tornado, soft serve ice cream blended with Oreo, brownie, and cookie dough

She Shed Bakery 

A gluten-free bakery serving all the classic desserts without gluten. Cupcakes, savoury rolls, cakes, cinnamon buns, and more. Some sweets are even dairy-free.  *This location has dairy-free and gluten-free options.

MEDICINE HAT SUMMERS FEATURE: Cinnamon buns

Swirls Ice Cream

A nostalgic stop for many in Medicine Hat. Since 1984, ice cream cravings make their way to the walk-up window to find over 75 flavours to choose from.  *This location has dairy-free options.

MEDICINE HAT SUMMERS FEATURE: Cookie Dough Arctic Swirl

Teas R Me

Over 400 flavours of tea line the walls, from green, black, herbal, oolong, white, and healthy herbs. Mix n match, combine two teas, and ask the owner for your favourite flavours and preferences. She’ll know which tea is just right for you.

TruMe Whole Health

This summer, stock up on electrolytes and BCAA’s with the TruMe Whole Health drink collection. Find powders, drops, or carbonated locally canned beverages to keep you hydrated this summer. *This product is sugar-free. To find a location that sells TruMe Whole Health type in “Medicine Hat” here.

Make a summer stop at a local spot and share your summer experience by tagging @TourismMedicineHat, emailing summers@tourismmedicinehat.com, or filling in a ballot at the Visitor Information Centre 330 Gehring Road! Now, you're entered to win 18 weekly giveaways that include gift cards, tickets, experiences, merch, and more!

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