City: Medicine Hat
Top Things to do in Medicine Hat
What to do and see in Medicine Hat, Canada: The Best Nature & Parks
Medicine Hat is a city in southeast Alberta, Canada located along the South Saskatchewan River. It is approximately 169 km (105 mi) east of Lethbridge and 295 km (183 mi) southeast of Calgary. This city and the adjacent Town of Redcliff to the northwest are within Cypress County. Medicine Hat was the sixth-largest city in Alberta in 2016 with a population of 63,230.
Restaurants in Medicine Hat
1. Hidden Valley
2. Police Point Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 60 reviews
Reviewed By TripMember06042014 - Medicine Hat, Canada
We go there for the great walking trails, river views and wildlife. Add to that it's a great place to hide and hunt rocks! Generally we go there once a week and have found most fellow visitors sensible during the pandemic!
3. Echodale Regional Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 114 reviews
Reviewed By 839elainep - Medicine Hat, Canada
Clean, well cared for. Picnic tables and fire pits. Well maintained walking trails and washrooms. Lots of parking. Bring your own firewood
4. Kin Coulee Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 75 reviews
Reviewed By 899marcusc - Medicine Hat, Canada
This is a fantastic place for walking all year round and for tobogganing in winter and for all kinds of activities in summer. The trails connect via tunnel under the highway to even more park space on the South side of the trans Canada. If you access from the South side you see the Teepee (Canada’s tallest) and the Tourist info centre; most tourists would access the park from this side. But take the trail that goes past the TP and go down the hill into the park and you can walk the extensive trails for a good hour if you have time. The golf course is right here too.
5. Riverside Veterans' Memorial Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 18 reviews
Reviewed By Meander32274399507 - Medicine Hat, Canada
This park has something for everyone. Benches galore and places to sit for the older folks, a train and a tank to climb for the kids, a bandshell for the musically inclined or if it rains, a veteran's memorial, placques and brickwork along with flower beds, brick walks and trees mix with views of the south Saskatchewan river to produce a place of calm in the centre of the city. Great on a hot day or for a walk and many enjoying having a snack or their lunch in this pleasant spot in the heart of the Hat.
6. Windmill Garden Centre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 71 reviews
An indoor garden centre and a tropical butterfly house (butterfly house has entrance fee - see website for price list). Open all year!
Reviewed By DigitalCanOzzie
My kids LOVE nature, they catch lizards, frogs, geckos instead of watching TV, one of the benefits of growing up in Australia. During a visit home to the Hat we were fortunate enough to visit this little gem - a tropical paradise - in a desolate semi-arid desert! seeing Morpha butterflies was the highlight, but don't be fooled, when their wings are closed they look like an ordinary brown moth. When they open - WOW! Much appreciation for the efforts put into creating this unique experience.
7. Strathcona Island Park
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 19 reviews
Reviewed By JAS840 - Amsterdam, The Netherlands
We took a short walk to the river. Serene atmosphere nearby the riverfront. Soon after arriving at the riverfront we saw six pelicans and that was a surprised. There was no crowd. Some cylists were passing by. We could enjoy the beautiful sunset. On the way to exit the park, at the kids playground area, we saw a group of deer. We didn't expect to see all those wildlife. If you have more time in Medicine Hat, don't forget to visit this place.
