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A Guide to Medicine Hat's Historic Downtown

All businesses within close distance of one another, Downtown Medicine Hat is a prime spot for wandering the streets and avenues and visiting local businesses.

Free Parking in Downtown Medicine Hat

Local business’ doors are open while streets are closed to construction. Here are three locations with free parking to enjoy the sunshine and wander the heart of the city.

Events in Downtown Medicine Hat

Summer 2024 is bringing a full list of events to the heart of the city.

Live Music in Downtown Medicine Hat

In the historic hub with local eateries, an ultimate live music crawl is found in downtown Medicine Hat.

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 Full Decade of Mountain Biking in Medicine Hat

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

The family experience in Elkwater, Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park

Elkwater is truly a space for families to connect with each other and enjoy the activities around them.

Local Sports

From amateur to professional leagues, Medicine Hat offers something for everyone.

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.

Producer to Plate

Local spots that feature local farmers, ranchers, and producers on the menu.

Hot Drinks & Sweet Treats in Medicine Hat

Find these stops throughout Medicine Hat.

'Only in Medicine Hat' Dining Experiences

Medicine Hat is full of events that introduce new ways to dine.

Cypress Nordic Ski Club

With Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park only a 45 minute drive from Medicine Hat, people can find cross-country skiing trails near the city in a forested area.

Indoor Golf in Medicine Hat

It still snows in Canada's Sunniest City, so here's where you can find indoor golf.

Medicine Hat Mavericks

A Medicine Hat Mavericks game on a summer night is a staple event for baseball fans and community members in the city.

Medicine Hat Pickleball

A hub for Pickleball in Medicine Hat.

Dog-Friendly Patios

It can be tricky to find dog-friendly places online, so we did the legwork for you!

Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede 2024

Celebrate 130 years of Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede with this full week of events!

Summer Festivals in Medicine Hat

Find annual festivals and events in Medicine Hat this summer.

Beat the Heat in Medicine Hat

Since 2007, the Medicine Hat Skateboard Association (MHSA) has hosted what’s now become Canada’s Largest Amateur Skate Competition, Beat the Heat.

Fall in Medicine Hat

In Medicine Hat, fall and summer intertwine beautifully.

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