MHSEC Facility Guide

Highlights of our Community Sports, recreation, education, community involvement, cultural events, health care and hospitality are just a few of the many reasons why people choose Medicine Hat as an excellent place to live, work, raise their families, and retire. With a population of approximately 65,000 people, it is a growing city with a small town feel and

Often referred to as an Oasis on the Prairie, the city is nestled in the beautiful South Saskatchewan River Valley, amid coulees, rolling prairie and carved hillsides. Medicine Hat enjoys a comfortable semi-arid climate with an average summer temperature of 22°C and more than 330 days of annual sunshine on average. From historic downtown to a modern array of malls, health and social services, transportation, parks, recreational facilities, culture, education, service clubs, industry and business, Medicine Hat offers a diverse range of opportunities. Situated at the crossroads of the Trans Canada Highway 1 and Highway 3, Medicine Hat has easy access in all directions with excellent highway and air facilities. So, come see us and experience the vibrant, active, and energized community that residents consider to be their community of choice. Medicine Hat is always ready to share its community spirit and hospitality!

community warmth with big city business and services. Medicine Hat residents have more recreational facilities per capita than most other cities in Canada. In addition to superior recreational facilities, the city offers more than 190 kilometres of hiking/biking trails, 250 hectares of parks and five first-class golf courses. There are indoor and outdoor pools, six indoor ice arenas, tennis courts, soccer fields, baseball diamonds, an all weather track and so much more. So, if you enjoy ice, water or sun, there is a sport for everyone in every season.

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Medicine Hat Sport and Event Council Facility Guide