Why go
- City in Alberta, Canada.
- Served by Medicine Hat Regional Airport (YXH).
History
Medicine Hat is a city in southeast Alberta, Canada. It is located along the South Saskatchewan River, west of the Saskatchewan border. It is approximately 169 kilometres (105 mi) east of Lethbridge, and 295 km (183 mi) southeast of Calgary. The city and the adjacent Town of Redcliff to the northwest are within Cypress County. Medicine Hat was the eighth-largest city in Alberta in 2021 with a population of 63,271. It is also the sunniest place in Canada according to Environment and Climate Change Canada, averaging 2,544 hours of sunshine a year.
Where to stay
20 Strachan Ct SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1B 4R7, Canada · ihg.com
24 Strachan Ct SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1B 4R7, Canada · wyndhamhotels.com
9 Strachan Bay SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1B 4Y2, Canada · ihg.com
950 13 St SW, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 5E5, Canada · medicinehatsuites.com
3216 13 Ave SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1B 4K3, Canada · wyndhamhotels.com
2990 54 St SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1B 0N2, Canada · rosscreekrvpark.ca
530 4 St SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 0K8, Canada · medicinehatvilla.ca
954 7th St SW, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 7R7, Canada · wyndhamhotels.com
35 Paul Stober Dr SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1B 4Y2, Canada · bestwestern.com
3282 13 Ave SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1B 1H8, Canada · imperialinn.ca
1051 Ross Glen Dr SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1B 3T8, Canada · medhatlodge.com
1280 Trans Canada Way S E, Medicine Hat, AB T1B 1J5, Canada · wyndhamhotels.com
7 Stober Bay SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1B 4Y2, Canada · marriott.com
1100 Redcliff Dr SW, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 5E5, Canada · choicehotels.com
3282 13 Ave SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1B 1H8, Canada · wyndhamhotels.com
2317 Trans Canada Way S E, Medicine Hat, AB T1B 4E9, Canada · choicehotels.com
773 8 St SW, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 4M5, Canada · choicehotels.com
402 11 Ave SW, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 8T3, Canada
Indoor
722 Redcliff Dr SW, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 5E3, Canada
1177 1 St SW, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 8P4, Canada · riversidemotel.info
535 16 St SW, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 5E7, Canada · ranchmen-motel.albertahotelsmotels.com
1705 Bomford Crescent SW, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 5E8, Canada · hotelni.com
560 9 St SW, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 4P5, Canada · hotelni.com
780 7th St SW, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 4L2, Canada · parklanemotorhotel.ca
633 14 St SW, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 4V5, Canada · ace-crown-motel.com.es
999 Gershaw Dr SW, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 7W4, Canada · pals-motel.poi.place
855 Gershaw Dr SW, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 7Y3, Canada
780 8 St SW, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 4M6, Canada
767 7th St SW, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 4L2, Canada
1160 1 St SW, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 3Z9, Canada
Restaurants & places to go
Burger, Fast Food · From the Big Mac to the Quarter Pounder, we have been serving smiles and memories, coast-to-coast, since 1967. Opening hours: Mo-Su…
Barbecue, Restaurant · Long-running, family-friendly steakhouse chain known for its ribs, onion loaf & Romarita drinks. · 2031 Strachan Road Southeast,…
Breakfast, Pancake, Restaurant · Opening hours: 07:00-19:00 · 3292 Dunmore Road Southeast, Medicine Hat, T1B 2R4 · restaurants.ihop.com
Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Su-Th 11:00-19:30; Fr-Sa 11:00-20:30 · 415 Aberdeen Street Southeast, Medicine Hat, T1A0R4 · morganspizza.ca
Coffee Shop, Breakfast, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 07:30-16:30; Sa-Su 09:00-16:30 · 550 3 Street Southeast, Medicine Hat, T1A 0H3 · poolhouseroastery.com
Steak House, Restaurant · Steak House restaurant · 2550 Box Springs Boulevard Northwest, Medicine Hat, T1C 0C8 · thekeg.com
Juice, Fast Food · Features: takeaway, delivery
Hot Dog, Pizza, Sandwich, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Chicken, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 24 Northlands Way Northeast, Medicine Hat, T1C 1Z2
Pita, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 23 8 Street Northwest, Medicine Hat, T1A 6N9
Sandwich, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 223 6 Avenue Southeast, Medicine Hat, T1A 2S4
Mexican, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Salad, Restaurant · Salad restaurant · 1751 Strachan Road SE, Medicine Hat, T1B 0E3
American, Restaurant · American restaurant
Pancake, Restaurant · Pancake restaurant
Chinese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Su 16:00-21:00 · 639 3 Street Southeast, Medicine Hat, T1A 0H4
Western, Restaurant · Western restaurant · 910 Redcliff Drive Southwest, Medicine Hat, T1A 5E4 · rickysrestaurants.ca
Japanese, Restaurant · Japanese restaurant · 94 8 Street Northwest, Medicine Hat, T1A 6P1 · tsukimedicinehat.com
Italian, Thai, Restaurant · Italian/Thai restaurant · 16 3 Street Northeast, Medicine Hat, T1A 5L8
Restaurant · restaurant · 435 North Railway Street Southeast, Medicine Hat, T1A 2Z3 · hometownmh.com
Kebab, Pizza, Fast Food · Kebab/Pizza fast food · 86 8 Street Northwest, Medicine Hat, T1A 6P1
Vietnamese, Korean, Restaurant · Vietnamese/Korean restaurant · 776 8 Street Southwest, Medicine Hat, T1A 4M6
Thai, Restaurant · Thai restaurant · 638 2 Street Southeast, Medicine Hat, T1A 0C9
Sushi, Restaurant · Sushi restaurant · 570 3 Street Southeast, Medicine Hat, T1A 0H3
Indian, Restaurant · Indian restaurant · 502 South Railway Street Southeast, Medicine Hat, T1A 2V6
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-17:00 · 675 2 Street SE, Medicine Hat, T1A 0C8
Fast Food · fast food
Ice Cream · ice cream · 2 4 Street Southwest, Medicine Hat, T1A 4E1
Indoor
Burger, Fast Food · Quality of Food & Drinks: Poor to Very Poor. Features: takeaway · Broadway East
Barbecue, Restaurant · Barbecue restaurant
Pizza, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 20 Northlands Way Northeast, Medicine Hat, T1C 1Z2
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Features: takeaway · timhortons.com
Steak House, Restaurant · Steak House restaurant · 1731 Dunmore Road Southeast, Medicine Hat, T1A 1Z8
Chicken, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Salad, Restaurant · Salad restaurant
Chinese, Restaurant · Chinese restaurant · 650 3 Street Southeast, Medicine Hat, T1A 0H5
Restaurant · restaurant · 925 7 Street Southwest, Medicine Hat, T1A 7R8 · rustickitchenandbar.com
Vietnamese, Restaurant · Vietnamese restaurant · 647 2 Street Southeast, Medicine Hat, T1A 0C8
Sushi, Restaurant · Sushi restaurant · 1561 Dunmore Road Southeast, Medicine Hat, T1A 1Z8
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 07:00-17:00; Sa 09:00-17:00; Su 09:00-16:00 · 644 2 Street Southeast, Medicine Hat, T1A 0C9
Burger, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 4 Northlands Way Northeast, Medicine Hat, T1C 1Z2
Barbecue, Restaurant · Barbecue restaurant · 44 3 Street Northeast, Medicine Hat, T1A 5L8
Pizza, Restaurant · Pizza restaurant · 2500 Box Springs Boulevard Northwest, Medicine Hat, T1C 0C8
34 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →
Airports
Medicine Hat Regional Airport (YXH) 3.6 km to the centre
49 Viscount Ave SW, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 5G4 — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 1 airline (Air Canada) · direct flights to 1 destination incl. Calgary (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 1 direct destination
- Air Canada AC (BEH) · 1 route: Calgary*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Schlenker Airport 7.6 km to the centre
Medicine Hat, AB, CA
Empress McNeill Spectra Energy Airport 85 km to the centre
Hilda, AB, CA
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Medicine Hat Regional Airport (YXH); 3 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: YXH has direct flights to 1 destination on 1 airline (incl. Calgary).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Medicine Hat, Alberta. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Trains & rail
National rail
Coaches & shuttles
Intercity coach
Intercity coach