Hotels near Medicine Hat, Alberta

A little about Medicine Hat...

Medicine Hat, known to locals as "the Hat," is a city located in the southeastern part of the province of Alberta, Canada.

It is situated on the Trans-Canada Highway, the eastern terminus of the Crowsnest Highway, and the South Saskatchewan River. Nearby towns considered part of the Medicine Hat area include Dunmore, Seven Persons, Redcliff, and Irvine.The Cypress Hills (including Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park) is a relatively short distance (by car) to the southeast of the city. Its major claim to fame is Rudyard Kipling's famous line "all hell for a basement" referring to the vast reserves of natural gas beneath it.

The city has a population of 56,048 (according to the 2005 municipal census).

Medicine Hat College
The first students were accepted to Medicine Hat College in 1965. Now with over 2,500 students and 3 campuses, the college has grown into an integral part of the community. Athletics include basketball, volleyball, and soccer.

The Medicine Hat Clay Industries National Historic District is a living, working museum that offers a unique and extensive experience through collections, exhibits, interpretation, guided tours and educational and artistic programming. The Medalta Potteries and Hycroft China Factory Complexes are the focal points in this 150 acre region.

Just south of the Trans-Canada Highway and overlooking the Blackfoot buffalo jump, is the world's tallest teepee, the "Saamis Teepee". Designed for the 1988 Winter Olympics in Calgary as a symbol of Canada's Aboriginal heritage, it was moved to Medicine Hat in 1991. It stands over 20 stories high and was designed to withstand extreme temperatures and winds up to 240 km/h (150 mph).

There are over 100 km of walking trails in the City. All of the major parks are linked by the extensive trail system.

Several Golf Courses:
Medicine Hat Golf and Country Club is located along the north banks of the South Saskatchewan River.
Connaught Golf Course
Cottonwood Golf Course is located in southwest Medicine Hat along the banks of the Seven Persons Creek
Paradise Valley Par 3 is located along the banks of the Seven Persons Creek.
Ross Creek Par 3 is located along the banks of the Bullshead Creek.
Riverview Golf Course is located in Redcliff along the banks of the South Saskatchewan River.
The Links at Desert Blume are located immediately south of the City.