Medicine Hat Vacation Rentals

If you’re tired of routine life, relax and rejuvenate at a Medicine Hat accommodation in southeast Alberta, 169km east of Lethbridge. This tranquil city is a melting pot of art, culture, scenic natural surroundings, and historical attractions. Also known as Gas City, thanks to vast natural gas reserves, you can reach the city through the TransCanada Highway 1.

Explore Medicine Hat's History with Ceramics

The presence of economic gas supply coupled with high-quality clay led to a thriving ceramic art industry in Medicine Hat. Travellers with a natural love for creativity shouldn’t miss visiting Medalta, or the Historic Clay District, the innovative ceramic art facility complete with art galleries, museums, artists’ residences, and unique workshops for children and adult.

Set in the dramatic cliffs of South Saskatchewan River, this 150-acre facility hosts more than 38,000 exhibits. Check out the historic plaster moulds utilized at Hycroft China site between 1938 and 1989 and more than 2500 artifacts at Tony Schlachter Collection. Explore the Shaw International Centre for Contemporary Ceramics, a residency program for international artists.

Nature and Wildlife near Medicine Hat

If you’re lodging at Medicine Hat with your children, then consider an outing to Echo Dale Regional Park located at Bow Island. Enjoy swimming, watersports activities, and kayaking at this site. Indulge in a family picnic near the lake to spot rainbow trout teeming in the water. Hit the trails to discover indigenous wildlife, or explore the historic farm site, replete with trails, blacksmith shop, barnyard, and farmhouse.

The swimming area also boasts a cafeteria serving snacks and ice creams. Or, carry a picnic to enjoy at the nearby spots. Test your angling skills at the lake, or play beach volley at the beachside courts. Let kids have fun at the play area near the beach with pirate-themed play equipment.

See the Largest Teepee in the World

Those harbouring an interest for unique sites will love to explore the Saamis Teepee. Standing tall, at 65.5m on the Trans-Canada Highway, it is the highest teepee in the world. The most prominent landmark of Medicine Hat came into existence during the 1988 Winter Olympics in Calgary.

Renowned entrepreneur and philanthropist of Medicine Hat, Amerigo “Rick” Nella Filanti, procured it privately from the City of Calgary and donated it to the City of Medicine Hat in a bid to improve tourism. This steel structure, with a concrete foundation, weighs more than 800 metric tons and has a diameter of 160 feet. In 2003, popular Medicine Hat artist Jim Marshall created a brick mural at the base of the teepee to improve its view. Go on a self-guided tour below Saamis Teepee to explore the Samis Archaeological Site with over 83 million buried artifacts.

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