Things to Do in Medicine Hat
Explore the outdoors, find Indigenous-led experiences, choose a tasty spot for food, read more about the locals and plan your trip to Canada's Sunniest City, in Medicine Hat, Alberta.
Explore the outdoors, find Indigenous-led experiences, choose a tasty spot for food, read more about the locals and plan your trip to Canada's Sunniest City, in Medicine Hat, Alberta.
A three day foodie festival is coming to Downtown Medicine Hat this weekend. Along with live music, sidewalk sales, and special events and offerings from local businesses in the heart of the city.
Food & Beverage Expo. Purchase tickets at CORE Association from 12-8pm (412 3rd St SE) and sample 20 Downtown food & beverage businesses, each with something unique to offer! Tickets are 10 for $10
Thursday August 21
Friday August 22
Saturday August 23
Pop Rocks Candy & Vinyl
See In Store for Assortment of Chips, Candy & Drink Pairing
Tea's R Me
Iced Tea and Hot tea samples
Casa Amigos Cantina
Classic Margarita - 5 Tickets
Chicken Taco - 5 Tickets
Poolhouse Cafe & Roastery
Cold Brew Icecream Float - 5 Tickets
Kookie Bites
Cookies - 2 Tickets
Kroffles - 3 Tickets
Beverage - 3 Tickets
Local Public Eatery
Fish Taco - 5 Tickets
Chicken Taco - 5 Tickets
Twin City Lager Sleeve - 5 Tickets
The Yard Patio & Eatery
Smoaked Meat Slider - 4 Tickets
Mini Garden Nachos - 4 Tickets
Troubled Tea 5oz - 3 Tickets
Easy Vodka Lemonade 5oz - 3 Tickets
Travois Ale Works
Mini Totchos - 4 Tickets
Cinnamon Knot - 4 Tickets
Mac & Cheese with BBQ Pork - 6 Tickets
Any 5oz beer - 3 Tickets
King Bagel Bakery
Sample Bagels - 3 Tickets
Millers Emporium
Iced Tea or Hot Tea - 1 Ticket
Samples of Cheese, Sourkraut, Dips & Honey - 1 Ticket each
note comfort food+drink
Pasta - 6 Tickets
First Dates - 8 Tickets
Red/White Canadian Wine 3oz - 4 Tickets
Station Coffee Co.
Pina Co'latte - 5 Tickets
Big Marble Fresh Mojito - 5 Tickets
Soft Pretzel - 5 Tickets
Fruitful Specialty Shop
Chocolate Dipped Sours, Jujubes, Marshmallows - 2 Tickets
Chocolate Dipped Strawberry - 4 Tickets
Serotonin Sweets
Assortment of Samples - Brownies, Cookies, Scones, Muffins, Sourdough Loaves - 2-6 Tickets
Nosh
Sandwich Paninis - 4 Tickets
Pop Culture Soda
Craft Pop Sample - 3 Tickets
Assorted flavours
The Hat's Olive Tap
Smokin' Guns Chili - 4 Tickets
Groovy Guava Spritzer - 1 Ticket
Elliot Home+Lifestyle
Nonny Non-Alcoholic Beer - Vancouver
Try the Czech Pilsner, Pale Ale, West Coast IPA - 2 Tickets
Benjamin Bridge Non-Alcoholic Wine - Wolfvi, Nova Zero - 3 Tickets
Hometown Culinary
Devils Margarita - 5 Tickets
Mini Pulled Duck Poutine - 5 Tickets
Sivers Tattoo
Canned Drinks - 2 Tickets
Downtown Taster - grab a little something from 2-3 places - 20 tickets
Downtown Sampler - Get around to those places you've been meaning to try - 50 tickets
Downtown Traveler - Enough to try one thing from each business - 80 tickets
Downtown Conqueror - TRY EVERYTHING!! - 170 Tickets
Stay in a beautiful accommodation in Medicine Hat this summer.
Owners Darrell and Dawna Motz host Guesthouse 71 and GH71 STUDIO on their property just outside of Medicine Hat. The private bed and breakfast-style accommodations offer a cozy and carefully curated way to rest, relax, and enjoy Southern Alberta. Featuring beautiful views, thoughtful amenities, and locally-sourced food options, this is a peaceful prairie stay.
Beautiful dome lodging and cabins offer a perfect blend of adventure, solace, and rest, making them ideal for a rustic glamping getaway. Wellness retreats are hosted throughout the year as well, from yoga to equine therapy. Snowshoe around the property with flat and hilly terrain. A sanctuary where comfort meets the beauty of the great prairie outdoors.
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Medicine Hat is a hub for history, from old buildings, to century-old museums, and historic Indigenous spaces.
All play a role in the culture that is rooted in the Southern Alberta city, and there are stories behind the walls and trees that stand throughout Medicine Hat.
Join the guided tours to explore the oldest streets in Medicine Hat, First Street SE, First Street SW, and Historic Railroad District! Actors make an appearance for the First Street SE tour, and the Railroad District visits the restaurant Hometown at the end for guests to enjoy 25 cent coffee or tea, which was approximately the price for coffee when the location used to be Coffee Bar & Grill in 1947.
Medalta in the Historic Clay District is the largest historic site in Canada. And clay/pottery was a booming industry in the early 1900s in Medicine Hat. Tour the space to find a 2,000+ Medalta collection, view old machinery, step inside a beehive kiln (that used to fire pottery at volcanic temperatures) and more during this guided tour.
Join Pat and April for a guided tour through Saratoga Park, where there was a Métis settlement until the early 2010s. The two had family who lived in Saratoga Park, and often spent time in the area. They’ll share stories of community members and what life was like living in Saratoga Park.
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Medicine Hat Art Club invites professional artists, aspiring artists, and leisure artists.
They gather at the Cultural Centre to create, learn, and socialize with a group that has similar interests with one another.
The group hosts workshops, where professional artists show how to use a variety of materials, from acrylics, to oils, watercolour, and alcohol inks, as well as “skill share” gatherings. Members of the group show their specialty in art to those looking to learn a new expressive skill.
The space offers art enthusiasts a casual drop-in studio for when members need a space to work on their art. The club hosts events for members to meet new people, grow friendships, and help people find a “third place” in Medicine Hat.
“Third place” is a term from sociologist Ray Oldenburg, who defines a third place as somewhere that isn’t home or the workplace for people to connect.
All ages and levels are welcome, from people who have been doing art for years, to people who have never picked up a paint brush.
The perks of living in Medicine Hat, is there has always been a strong, rooted artist community in the city already. It dates back to when there was a clay district in the early 1900s. Artists still move to Medicine Hat to take the Artist in Residence program at Medalta in the Historic Clay District.
Clay was derived from the coulees in the city, and the various landscapes within and around Medicine Hat still gives artists ample inspiration when painting their homeland. From coulees, to prairie farmlands, canola fields, and the rolling hills in Cypress Hills, Hat Art Club members Angela, Loretta, and Theresa say the way the lights his Southern Alberta is always a breathtaking sight.
“The different hues in the sky, I’m always stopping to take photos of a sunset. The way the light hits the prairies, it gives a different view every time you look out the window. Now that I’ve started taking art classes, I see the world a little differently,” says Angela.
“The art club is an underlying thread for Medicine Hat’s artist community. It’s a way to meet other artists and make friends,” says Theresa. “For people who want to learn about art media, it’s a really welcoming and safe space and we’re always open to welcoming new members.”
“If someone is new to the city, it’s a great way to meet people. This is more of a social space. A cozier setting to grow friendships through something everyone’s interested in,” says Loretta.
The Hat Art Club has around 60 members, and also hosts shows throughout the year, including an art show at the Esplanade Arts & Heritage Centre every second year.
Wednesday and Friday are double toonie days, only $4 for general admission.
Visit Medicine Hat during Stampede Week from July 23-26, 2025 for live music, thrilling rodeo, exciting amusement rides, free entertainment, tradeshows and exhibitions, and more!
Thursday, July 24
In Medicine Hat’s Historic Downtown, set up your lawn chair to see vibrant floats during the Medicine Hat Stampede Parade, featuring local businesses, organizations, and performers. Find the parade route here.
July 19. Homestead Market. 8-11am. 1750 Gershaw Dr SW.
July 21. Medicine Hat College. 8-10am. 299 College Dr SE.
July 22. Hillcrest Church. 7-10am. 3785 13 Ave SE
July 23. Medicine Hat Lodge. 7-10am. 1051 Ross Glen Dr SE.
July 25. South Country Co-op. 7-10am. 3030 13 Ave SE
Friday, July 25
Free admission for children 12 and under, Methanex Kiddies Day is a full day of children's activities, like jelly bean guess contest, colouring contest, bouncy castles, pony hops, face painting, scavenger hunt, and photo booth.
July 21. At Stampede Summer Jam, a variety of local bands and musicians take the stage, featuring Rising Star Mila Reid, Desperate Measures, Presley Battle Band, Bramble & The Rose, Fox & The Hounds, Smiling Politely, and KMAG.
July 23. Doc Walker with special guest Rent to Own. Doc Walker is a country music group from Manitoba, Canada. They’ve won Canadian Country Music Awards and had radio hits with the songs, “I am Ready” and “The Show is Free”.
July 24. Tim & The Glory Boys are a Juno Award winning backwoods hillbillies playing boot-stompin’ country and bluegrass music, from Chilliwack, British Columbia.
July 26. Crash Test Dummies with opener Wide Mouth Mason. Crash Test Dummies are a Canadian rock band from Winnepeg, Manitoba, and received Canadian recognition in 1991, reaching sales of $400,000, for their album “The Ghosts that Haunt Me”. Their album “God Shuffled His Feet” earned the band members three grammy nominations and three Juno nominations. They’ve sold more than five and a half million copies worldwide.
July 24-26. The Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede is proud to be a part of the Canadian Professional Rodeo Tour for the rodeo season. The tour is made up of a number of high-profile rodeos in Canada.
July 23-26. Find thrilling rides, classic games, and midway food throughout the park for a full day of fun. Pre-sale wristbands are at all Co-ops and Co-op gas bars.
July 23-26. Browse the artisan markets at the Summer Stampede Tradeshow, and then check out the local artists who are featured at the Visual Arts exhibit.
July 23-26. There are various performances from noon until midnight during Medicine Hat Stampede week that are free to enjoy with daily gate admission.
July 23-26. This initiative connects urban and rural communities by having informative, educational, and interactive displays on topics related to agriculture, energy, recycling, and living in the country. This is sponsored by UFA.
July 23-26. An exhibition featuring crafts and horticulture-related displays and art pieces.
July 23-25. The beer gardens is open from 5p.m. to midnight. Admission is free and people must be 18+ to attend. Each night there is live music.
Don't let summer pass by too fast! Stay present and breathe in the fresh air at two yoga studios.
Nestled in the vibrant heart of downtown Medicine Hat YogaRevolution offers a diverse range of yoga classes catering to various preferences and needs. Emphasizing holistic wellness, they specialize in heated/hot classes, invigorating vinyasa sessions, and deeply restorative practices. In addition to group sessions, they offer personalized attention through individual and small group sessions, allowing for tailored guidance and support on your yoga journey. Step into their warm and welcoming space where the air is filled with tranquility and the energy of community.
Where every breath unlocks a journey to inner harmony, Yoga You4ia is a sanctuary of serenity, inviting you to discover the transformative power of movement and mindfulness. Immerse yourself in the practice, find strength in stillness, and let the rhythm of your breath guide you. At Yoga You4ia, they believe in the profound simplicity of “Just Breathe” – a mantra that echoes through each class, connecting mind, body, and spirit. Join us on this path of self-discovery and wellness, where every inhale is an opportunity to exhale a better version of yourself.
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Shop Medicine Hat to find local creators and vendors. From Medicine Hat made to Canadian made, browse culinary and creative finds in these small shops!
Medicine Hat, Alberta, and Canadian vendors are found in this cozy boutique, from souvenirs, to home essentials, and self-care products. Owner Sarah also hosts the 7 Rivers Downtown Series: Eat, Explore, Create in the evenings where people start at 7 Rivers to try appetizers, and then join a workshop before indulging in a dinner at a second downtown local eatery.
The owner Cindy designs all the quality blazers in store, and they are then made in Toronto, Canada. She also carries more clothing items and accessories.
A boutique of plants big and small, and an assortment of hand picked products to compliment your home. Owner Kari partners with local candle maker Lunahrin Candles to create exclusive scents to Botanicals.
From painting ceramics to renting a pottery reel, and smashing dishes in the “smash” room, Creative Freedom Art Hub is a space that encourages creativity and trying new things. All moulds are made by the owner.
A thoughtful small shop with Canadian made home decor, self care, jewelry, food seasonings, and so much more.
GRUP opened their storefront in early 2025, and this is their first summer on 6 Avenue in Downtown Medicine Hat. The duo repairs vintage Levis into jeans, jackets, purses, shorts, and skirts, and also do repairs.
Featuring over 60 Alberta vendors, Homestead Market is just off Highway 3 and features a cafe with a drive through. Find artists, selfcare creators, bakers, distilleries, and so much more inside the year-round market. Homestead Market is hosting Outdoor Markets every second Saturday this summer.
Snug on South Railway, Miller’s Herbs and Haunts focuses on having natural, Canadian made products, from food and drink to skincare. In the evenings, the owner Tamara hosts a Haunted Trolley Tour on the Sunshine Trolley, where she shares ghost stories throughout Medicine Hat.
Browsing through, one can have insight into Medicine Hat’s history through the antiques and vintage finds in Patina. This spot is for collectors, a thrift enthusiasts, or someone looking to add some charm into their space.
Owner Hilary hosts evening workshops and craft parties every month. Her store is also filled with local artisans, restyled furniture, household decor items, and vintage antiques.
Two sisters who are interior designers opened this shop in downtown Medicine Hat. They carry a variety of home decor items from vases, to paintings, kitchenware, and more.
A library of teas line the walls. Over 300 flavours to choose from, ranging from green tea, black tea, herbal tea, oolong, fitting all flavour favourites.
With over 1,000 books in store, Unlimited Characters has two large shelves dedicated to local authors that span genres. Read Medicine Hat written novels, and be sure to stop by the arcade inside the bookstore.
Staple summer finds are inside this clothing boutique, featuring Canadian made styles that match perfect for patios and summer girls nights.
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Here’s where you can get your tune ups and find summer essentials.
From mountain biking, to paddling, strolling the 190+ kilometre paved trail system, and camping in the coulees, the outdoors are an adventurous place in Medicine Hat and surrounding areas!
It’s summer, and Boarding House has summer sport essentials in stock. From skateboards, to paddle boards, wakeboards, and all the accessories to go along, Boarding House also has outerwear that pairs with these outdoor sports. This local spot has served the outdoor adventure community of Medicine Hat for 30 years.
For you and your little ones, Bumbleboo has natural sunscreen and bug spray that’s made locally in Saskatchewan, our neighbouring province. For summer adventures at the pool, on the trails, at the waterparks, or in the backyard, the products are perfect for sun and bug protection.
Located on the South side of the city just off the highway, CyclePath has been offering tune ups, repairs, and bikes, from mountain to e-bike, for 30 years. Stop by to find a new ride, or bring in your favourite for some bike-care.
With an abundance of fishing ponds surrounding Medicine Hat, find what you need to catch the biggest fish. From rods, to bait, hooks, and more, Gone Fishing supports Canadian made products and a refreshing day of fishing.
Located in Medicine Hat’s Historic Downtown, Gravity Sports is rider owned and has served the cyclists in Medicine Hat since 2011. Find a bike, bring in your current bike, browse accessories, water bottles, and get your bike tuned up for summer adventures on the trails.
Everything is Canadian made in this local store, and sustainable since it’s a refillery. From sunscreen to bug spray, coat yourself in natural products while staying safe in the sun and free from bugs. Or fill your travel size hygiene products before camping or heading out on a Southern Alberta road trip.
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