Canada Alberta Regions South Alberta Medicine Hat, AB

Medicine Hat, Alberta : things to do
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Some of the things to do while visiting in the community of Medicine Hat, Alberta in the Southern Alberta region of Canada including the smaller communities of Redcliff, Bow Island, Dunmore, Irvine, Bowell, Suffield and Woolchester

Medicine Hat things to do

Pack your Bike : There are over 90+ kilometres of recreation trails for biking in the community of Medicine Hat. The paved and shale trails connect with local parks, attractions, rivers, recreation facilities and shopping experiences.
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Enjoy Culture : There are venues in Medicine Hat, Alberta providing entertainment, culture and a world stage for local talents. There is a cultural centre, museum, art gallery, artists studios and a theatre in the community.
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Sign up for a Tour / Hire a Guide : There are various types of interpretive tours and guiding companies operating in the Medicine Hat area providing outdoor adventures like horseback riding, walking tours, fishing and more. [ more information about tours and guides ]

Bring Walking Shoes / Hiking Boots : There are over 90+ kilometres of recreation trails for walking and hiking in the community of Medicine Hat which connect with local parks, attractions, rivers, recreation facilities and shopping experiences.
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Take in History : Visit some of the historical destinations in the community. Bring a camera and visit the 1912 Medalta Potteries Factory National Historic Site, the Downtown Gas Light District, the Echo Dale Historic Homestead and the the Saamis Tepee.
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Bring a Canoe or a Kayak : There are canoe and kayak access points on the South Saskatchewan River... and on many of the country lakes and reservoirs in the southern Alberta region.
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Take a Day Trip : Exploring the southern Alberta region from Medicine Hat provides an opportunity to visit with some very unique small towns, villages and hamlets... and visit with some amazing historic sites and parks while enjoying sightseeing opportunities exploring the hoodoos and coulees of the Canadian Badlands.
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Got Birds & Wildlife : There have been bird sightings of over 200+ bird species in the community of Medicine Hat, Alberta. Some are year round while other birds are migratory. Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada is located on a migratory flyway and so the rivers, lakes and reservoirs in the region provide resting, nesting and feeding grounds for many birds.
[ more information about local birding parks and trails ]

Drive, Chip, Putt or What : Why not try the greens and fairways on some of the local golf courses and see, just how good you are, without fudging the golf card scores. Do you feel a "Hole in One".
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Go For a Picnic : Sometimes it is just refreshing to get outside and experience something new around you. Why not pack a lunch and visit one of the community day use picnic areas on the river or venture outside of town and visit one of the remote bigger parks nearby and enjoy some quality time in the wild.
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Go Shopping : The downtown core of Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada enjoys a selection of shops, boutiques, retail stores, coffee shops and restaurants. The streets are lined with historic gas lights, red brick and stone buildings. It is a throw back in time when Medicine Hat was better known as "The Gas City".
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