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.
Airports
✈ 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.
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
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.