Easily Book Campgrounds and RV Parks in Medicine Hat, AB

Medicine Hat is a city in the Canadian province of Alberta. It is located near the TransCanada Highway, 114 kilometres (71 mi) southwest of Calgary and 172 kilometres (107 mi) northeast of Edmonton on the eastern edge of the foothills region in southwestern Alberta. It is surrounded by the County of Cypress.

The city is at the intersection of the Crowsnest Highway (Highway 3). The name comes from the distinctive shape of the nearby South Medicine Hat Ridge, which resembles a hat when viewed from certain angles. The name Medicine Hat is also used to refer to the surrounding area and has been since long before the town was incorporated in 1905.

Medicine Hat is surrounded by Cypress County and is part of census division No. 10.

RV Park and Campground in Medicine Hat, Alberta

Located in Southern Alberta, just two hours east of Calgary and two hours west of Lethbridge, Medicine Hat has it all! The park is conveniently located on the TransCanada Highway with easy access to many communities.

This family-owned and operated campground strives to provide a camping experience in a beautiful natural setting that is second to none. From our immaculate washrooms to our delightful playgrounds to the sparkling clean swimming pool, we are proud of what we've accomplished here at Medicine Hat RV Park & Campground.

Art and culture in Medicine Hat, Alberta

The City of Medicine Hat, Alberta is a hotbed of the arts and culture scene. Renowned for its historic buildings, wild west days and superb outdoor recreation opportunities, the sandstone city boasts a lively Arts Council with events including live theatre performances, exhibits, concerts and Saturday morning kids' programs. The Council also supports local arts groups such as the Arts in Medicine Hat Society and the Alberta Print Group with funding grants for artists. Local artisans also run shops in which visitors can browse locally made pottery or wood crafts.

The city's heritage buildings are on display to make this town feel like you're experiencing what life was like back in the pioneer days. These buildings include the CPR station, the post office and the Settler's Cabin. The cabin is open to visitors and it offers tours of the original cabin, along with a modern interpretation of what life was like in the early days. Many events take place at these historic buildings to remind people of their connection with their past.

The Medicine Hat Exhibition and Stampede are one of Alberta's biggest events, drawing over 100,000 attendees each year. It is held at Spruce Meadows in nearby Spruce Meadows Provincial Park. In addition to rodeo events and bull riding, there are countless exhibits featuring agriculture, arts, crafts and food from all around Alberta.

Food  in Medicine Hat, Alberta

Food is a hot topic in Medicine Hat and everyone has an opinion on it. From vegetarians to vegans, food enthusiasts and food haters, you're bound to find someone with a different view on what they think is good, or not so good.

There are many places where you can find good food in Medicine Hat. From fast food to fine dining, home cooking and street vendors...

There are more than one hundred restaurants throughout the town with a few places to choose from. Most of them offer something different and unique that makes your visit a bit more interesting. Restaurants range from a family night out, to relaxing date nights, and everything in between. Nonetheless, the majority of people choose their meal based on price point or ambience (and nothing else).

There are many ways to cook food from the stove or oven, but there is also a great use for microwave ovens and other types of appliances in daily life as well.

Shopping in Medicine Hat, Alberta

You are welcome to visit the Medicine Hat Mall, which has over 130 stores, making it one of the largest shopping centres in Canada. The mall is an enclosed climate-controlled facility for your shopping convenience with parking for 1150 vehicles.

The mall provides a full range of well-established national and international retail brands such as Sears, Zellers, Courts, Winners and Footlocker. The mall also boasts an off-mall food court with restaurants such as Pizza Hut, Starbucks, Subway and Starbucks.

A variety of services are provided at the mall including Money Mart, ATMs operated by ATB Financial, as well as medical offices for various medical procedures. The Medicine Hat Community Foundation has a financial literacy education program available for local schools entitling students to receive free uniforms from Sears to improve their financial awareness of the students.

Transportation in Medicine Hat, Alberta

There are many ways to get around in and out of Medicine Hat, Alberta.

Bus Transit: Working with the Calgary Regional Partnership, the Medicine Hat Transit Authority buses connect a wide scope of towns and cities, including Calgary since the fall of 2015. The route includes an 11-hour round trip that passes through 25 stations each day. The service has served over 400,000 passengers since it started in 2009.

DMV Transportation: Delivering all forms of transportation for residents is what the City does best and this principle is embodied in its transportation services department that provides bus routes from downtown to rural properties where distance and travel time would otherwise make getting home impossible on foot or by bicycle.

Natural attractions in Medicine Hat, Alberta

One of the most prized natural attractions in Canada's Western Provinces is the city of Medicine Hat. This city is part of the Rocky Mountains, which feature a high concentration of mountain peaks, waterfalls, and scenic landscapes. In addition to these mountains and landscapes, Medicine Hat has natural attractions such as pine forests and muskeg bogs.

Medicine Hat has wide access to nature for residents at all socioeconomic levels; it is a close-knit community that values education and offers a range of recreational opportunities for residents. Other attractions include nearby small marinas that offer boating opportunities within local lakes as well as camping options on nearby riverbanks.