Spend Family Day Weekend in Medicine Hat.
OUTDOORS:
Cross Country Ski
Police Point Park and Elkwater in the Cypress Hills are your winter cross-country ski spots. Cypress Hills offers rentals, while Police Point Park is not offering them at the moment.
Connect with the Nordic Ski Club for lessons
Snowshoe
Follow the many natural and forested trails through Elkwater in the Cypress Hills for a snowshoe adventure. Find trails in Medicine Hat at Police Point Park.
Toboggan
Kin Coulee Park is a community favourite. The hill is lit up into the evening and always perfect on a snow day. Elkwater in the Cypress Hills builds a snow luge each year.
Skating
Find many community indoor and outdoor rinks around Medicine Hat. Check out Kiwanis Central Park for a small skating rink amongst 100+ year old Cottonwood trees.
Reach out to the Cypress Hills Visitor Centre for skate loop updates
Crokicurl
All the things you need to play crokicurl are in Strathcona Island Park. Head out for a round or two for winter fun.
Disc Golf
On a milder winter day, find five great courses in Medicine Hat, at Kiwanis Central Park, Leinweber Park, Gilwell Park, Kin Coulee Park, and Medicine Hat College Campus.
Hidden Valley Ski Resort
Hidden Valley Ski Resort is a winter wonderland snug in the prairies, approximately 45 minutes outside of Medicine Hat in Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park. With tall, snow-kissed lodgepole pine and aspen trees and rolling hills that act as mini mountains, this oasis is a must-see in the winter.
Winter Camping
Camp in the winter with campgrounds and backcountry huts in Elkwater and Spruce Coulee. The sites are reservations only. Call ahead to book and to check road conditions for access.
Stroll a City Park or Trail in Medicine Hat
With over 190-kilometres of paved trails, the outdoors in Medicine Hat turn into a beautiful winter wonderland, and the blue sky and sunshine often makes an appearance. While strolling, spot wildlife from geese, to deer, and bunnies. Find a Park. Find a Trail.
After a short winter drive, you can find yourself in the Canadian Badlands, Cypress Hills, Hoodoos, or surrounded by red rocks. Find more details about Dinosaur Provincial Park, Cypress Hills Provincial Park, Red Rock Coulee, and Writing-On-Stone (Áísínai'pi) Provincial Park here.
INDOORS:
Full of family things to do, from swimming, to ice skating, and tot time. Visit this bustling community space for a day of activities.
For six or more, book a plant workshop at Botanicals and create a succulent arrangement. Each attendee chooses their favourite from the selection of containers and cactus/succulents.
Three experiences under one roof — pick & paint, hand building and pottery wheel rentals, and a rage room. Paint, create, or break at this art hub that encourages creativity.
The Hands On! Discovery Zone at The Esplanade
In the Hands On! Discovery Zone, children’s curiosity, creativity, and self-expression is encouraged through exploratory processes, making, and playing.
If it’s too cold outdoors, spend time in a winter activity indoors at a local indoor ice rink. Oftentimes Big Marble Go Centre offers free skating thanks to the Kinsmen Club.
A favourite summer sport, but make it winter and in Medicine Hat. Over a handful of indoor golf simulators live in Medicine Hat, including a Golfuture Toptracer Range.
Medicine Hat Public Library Events
The Medicine Hat Public Library often hosts free events for families, from crafting, to gaming, and movie nights. Check out their schedule to see what's happening during Family Day long weekend.
At the Co-op Place, watch a home game. Tigers games at the Co-op Place are a true community experience from the “Go Tigers Go” chants, to lining up among friends at the concession stand.
There are four exciting escape rooms to experience, so choose your own adventure that the family will love.
Rock Climbing at Badlands Training Centre
Have the family climb the 40-foot rock climbing wall at local gym, Badlands Training Centre. Professionals are always there to support and ensure safety with every climb.
Medicine Hat’s largest entertainment studio features axe throwing, indoor golf simulator, and laser tag. This space is an alcohol-free zone, perfect for families of all ages to spend time together.
A family-friendly gaming centre featuring over 5,000 square feet of arcade games. Collect as many tokens as possible, and redeem a prize to take home.
Let us know about your winter experience during Family Day Long Weekend!
