Medicine Hat Winters | Tourism Medicine Hat

WINTER 2025/2026

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in Canada’s Sunniest City

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Farm to Fork celebrates farm-fresh food and drink crafted with the abundance of locally sourced ingredients, grown and raised right here in Southern Alberta. Savour Alberta’s South guides food enthusiasts along Highway 3, introducing our rich culinary heritage and unique dining experiences.

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14 Outdoor Ice Skating Rinks in Medicine Hat The ice conditions listed are updated weekly on the City of Medicine Hat website, but

Celebration Hill Pond 5311 Southlands Dr SE

residents should check signage at the skating surface location for more information before using the ice. Do not skate on the ponds unless they are a minimum six inches in thickness. Outdoor rinks, monitored by city staff, are typically open from December to March, are weather dependent, and rely on volunteers through the Adopt-a-Rink program to assist in making these spaces operational. Outdoor rinks give residents an economical option for fun recreational winter activities.

East Glen Rink 71 East Glen Dr SE

Heald Rink 176 1 St NW Jeffries Park Rink 340 8 St NE Kensington Park Rink Connaught Dr SW & Robertson Way SW Kiwanis Central Park Rink 900 3 Ave SE

Crokicurl Rink Minto Ave SE & 5 St SE

Try your hand at Crokicurl, which combines the board game crokinole and curling! Players attempt to put the plastic curling rocks closest to the bullseye to score points, and try to knock away the other team’s rocks.

Find updates and all 14 Outdoor Rinks

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Sunshine Trolley Winter Tours Holly Jolly Twinkle Trolley Tour November and December 2025 Holiday Blooms & Brunch November 15, 2025

Tour Medicine Hat’s brightest Christmas lights on the Sunshine Trolley this Decem ber, with time to hop off, capture photos, and take in all the beautiful bright lights. Public tours with single seat purchases are available, as well as private bookings. Please email tickets@tourismmedi cinehat.com to inquire about booking.

Brunch paired with a mocktail first at Hometown Culinary , with your choice between 1 of 3 menu items. Then ride the Sunshine Trolley to Homestead Market for a simmer pot workshop and a browse of their local to Alberta artisan and culi nary market. Next is Botanicals , for a Holiday succulent planter workshop.

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Cocktails & Constellations November 19, 2025 | February 2026 Your evening begins at Grit City Distill ery - Master Distiller Jen will lead you on a distillery tour to learn how Grit City’s signa ture spirits are created. Then, head to the tasting room for a cocktail flight and personal pizza. Ride the Sunshine Trolley to the Eagle Butte Observatory and be introduced to the stars with a night sky presentation led by owner and amateur astronomer Rod DeVries.

Festive Café & Market Tour December 9, 2025

Starting at Zucchini Blossom Café & Market , this 20+ year old café is owned by Kristine and is snug in the riverside neighbourhood. Next is Café Verve , owned by Eugene and BJ. They rotate artists throughout the year and have the creative work hanging on the walls in the dining area. On route to MT Nest Café & Market , owned by Michelle and Tony. This bright brunch and

bakery located on the Southwest Hill welcomes everyone to enjoy the magic of being human. The final stop is at Homestead Market , a rustic, cozy market featuring over 60 Alberta vendors, from culinary and creative worlds. All food and drink samples featuring festi val flavours are included with the ticket.

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Pop Up Art Room In Medicine Hat’s Historic Downtown

The Art Gallery & Gift Show The Pop Up Art Room is celebrating their opening night alongside Midnight Madness on November 21, 2025. They will have all their artwork on display, and will be serving wine and cheese throughout the evening.

Seven local artists are presenting their artwork in downtown Medicine Hat, from November 7-29, 2025. The gallery features original art, prints, copper art, ceramics, jewelry, giftables, and classes.

Opening Days: November 7, 8, 13, 14, 15, 21, 22, 23, 27, 28, and 29 10:00a.m. - 5:00p.m. Location: 621 2nd Street S.E, Downtown Medicine Hat

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Winter Wonderland Cross Country Ski

Police Point Park and Elkwater in the Cypress Hills are your winter cross-country ski spots. Rentals available at the Cypress Hills Visitor Centre. Snowshoe Follow the many natural and forested trails through Elkwater in the Cypress Hills and Police Point Park for a snowshoe adventure. Rentals available at the Cypress Hills Visitor Centre.

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Toboggan Kin Coulee Park is a community favourite. The hill is lit up into the evening and is always perfect on a snow day. Elkwater in the Cypress Hills builds a snow luge each year.

Ice-Fishing Grab a group, a kit, and head to one of many locations in and around Medicine Hat to ice-fish — Rattlesnake, Elkwater, Spruce Coulee, Reesor Lake, Michelle Lake, Cavan Lake, Newell Lake, and 40 Mile Reservoir. Disc Golf If you haven’t played disc golf in the winter, you really need to, and if you haven’t played disc golf at all, then you really, really need to. Find three great courses in Medicine Hat, in Kiwanis Central Park, Leinweber Park, and Gilwell Park.

Skating Find many community rinks around Medicine Hat — check out Kiwanis Central Park for a small skating rink amongst 200 to 300-year-old Cottonwood trees. Find a list of ice skating rinks on page 11. Crokicurl All the things you need to play crokicurl are in Strathcona Island Park, so look up the rules and head out for a round or two. Winter fun, here you come.

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Catch a Tigers Home Game! Nov 7, 2025 Edmonton Oil Kings Nov 8, 2025 Brandon Wheat Kings Nov 22, 2025 Calgary Hitmen Dec 3, 2025 Prince Albert Raiders Dec 6, 2025 Wenatchee Wild Dec 12, 2025 Moose Jaw Warriors Dec 13, 2025 Swift Current Broncos Dec 17, 2025 Brandon Wheat Kings Dec 28, 2025 Red Deer Rebels Jan 2, 2026 Moose Jaw Warriors Jan 9, 2026 Seattle Thunderbirds Jan 10, 2026 Lethbridge Hurricanes Jan 16, 2026 Edmonton Oil Kings Jan 17, 2026 Prince Albert Raiders Jan 20, 2026 Calgary Hitmen Jan 27, 2026 Saskatoon Blades Jan 31, 2026 Lethbridge Hurricanes Feb 4, 2026 Feb 7, 2026 Feb 14, 2026 Feb 16, 2026 Feb 21, 2026 Feb 28, 2026 Mar 6, 2026 Mar 10, 2026 Mar 14, 2026 Mar 21, 2026

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Midnight Madness Midnight Madness has been a

Medicine Hat tradition over the years, and it returns Friday, November 21, 2025 from 4:00p.m. to 12:00a.m. Downtown Shopping Local boutiques, eateries, coffee shops, bakeries, and studios stay open until midnight in Medicine Hat’s Historic Down town. Find the perfect gifts, indulge in locally made dishes, and take in the Holiday spirit in the heart of the city. Live Music Local musicians and singers per form along the streets and avenues and inside local businesses through out downtown at Midnight Madness.

Photos with Santa Claus Santa Claus always makes a special appear ance during Midnight Madness. Bring along the family for a photo and to share with Santa Claus what you’d like for Christmas. Tree Lighting The tall pine tree in BATUS Park is lit up the evening of Midnight Madness. The commu nity gathers after the sun sets, and everyone counts down for the annual tree lighting.

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CPKC Holiday Train December 21, 2025 The CPKC Holiday Train is rolling into Medicine Hat on December 21, 2025, from 3:15-3:45p.m. Performers Lanco and Tiera Kennedy will be playing Christmas tunes live for the community at Queen & North Railway St. East of the CPKC Station. Cozy up four days before Christmas on one of Medicine Hat’s oldest streets and take in the outdoor Holiday concert with family and friends.

Old Tyme Christmas Fair & Market December 4, 2025

The Co-op Pioneer Village will host the Old Tyme Christmas Fair, with free wagon rides, hot dogs, hot chocolate, s’mores, and photos with Santa Claus, from 5:00 to 8:00p.m. Bring the family along to celebrate the holidays with this annual event at the Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede.

Medicine Hat Stampede & Exhibition with sponsor Servus Credit Union is hosting the annual Old Tyme Christmas Fair & Market. The Christmas Farmers’ Market will be from 4:00 to 9:00p.m. inside the Cypress Centre Auditorium. Local culinary and creative ven dors will be at the market, for the community to shop local during the holiday season.

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November 2025 to February 2024 HIGHLIGHTS

Russell Peters: RELAX World Tour For over 36 years, Peters has thrilled audiences worldwide with his lightning-fast wit and hilarious take on everyday life. Co-op Place

Terri Clark & Paul Brandt: Homecoming 2.0 Tour

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Canadian country icons Terri Clark and Paul Brandt reunite for an encore of their hit acoustic tour. Co-op Place

Holiday Market Discover local vendors and artisans who upcycle, recycle, and craft with nature at the annual Police Point Park market. Police Point Park

Cocktails & Constellations Join master distiller Jen at Grit City Distillery for cocktails and pizza, then cap the night stargazing at Eagle Butte Observatory.

James Barker Band Rising across Canada, Nashville, and beyond, the band stays true to their roots. Four friends proving the best stories start simple. Esplanade Arts & Heritage Centre

Hot Chocolate Fest YXH Sip your way through the city with creative hot chocolates. Each cup donates $1 to the Santa Claus Fund.

Old Tyme Christmas Fair Celebrate the season with free hay rides, hot dogs, hot chocolate, cozy campfires, and photos with Santa! Medicine Hat Stampede & Exhibition

Snowflakes & Socials Snowflakes & Socials brings live music by Power Play Dueling Pianos and a deluxe Christmas buffet to a dazzling winter wonderland. Medicine Hat Lodge

Find more events, or add your own, at TourismMedicineHat.com/events

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Comedy Nights at Elements Join Elements Restaurant & Lounge for a night of laughs with Calgary based comedian, Scott Belford. Elements Restaurant & Lounge

Tongue on the Post Folk Music Festival A winter folk festival hosted inside the National Historic Site, Medalta in the Historic Clay District.

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Food & Beverage Expo Spend an evening sampling beverages and incredible food at the Medicine Hat Food & Beverage Expo. Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede

Elkwater Family Winter Festival Spent time with family and friends in the Elkwater Townesite, Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park.

Events to enjoy November through February

Medicine Hat Tigers Home Games Watch the home hockey team compete inside Co-op Place this winter in Medicine Hat. The Medicine Hat Tigers is a junior hockey team in Western Hockey League that was established in 1970. Tigers games at the Co-op Place are a true community experience from the “Go Tigers Go” chants, to lining up among friends at the concession stand.

Guided Tours Tour Medicine Hat on the Sunshine Trolley to coffee shops, markets, and breweries, or join a guided Historic Downtown tour for sweet and savoury treats and cafe-crafted beverages. Find dates for an Indy Coffee Tour, Bakery Tour, Sunshine Cafe & Market Tour, and Breweries Tour.

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Tongue on the Post Folk Music Festival January 26-31, 2026

Performances take place in the evenings, with a full day festival on the Saturday. Multiple stages are set up throughout the historic space to host over a handful of performers throughout the day and evening. The Medicine Hat Folk Music Club is celebrating 20 years of Tongue on the Post Folk Music Festival in 2026. Find warmth with folk music inside a historic brick building in the thick of winter with Tongue on the Post Folk Music Festival. mhfolkmusic.com

Tongue on the Post Folk Music Festi val presents local and Canadian folk musicians and artists inside Medalta in the Historic Clay District. Live music is hosted throughout the National Historic Site, including inside a century-old beehive kiln, that used to fire pottery in the early 1900s for 7-8 days at volcanic temperatures.

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Elkwater Winter Family Festival February 7, 2026

Spend a day in Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park at the Elkwater Winter Family Festi val. Located only a 45 minute drive from Medicine Hat, Elkwater is surrounded by

beautiful rolling hills and lodgepole pine and aspen forest. The festival will feature family activities, food specials, and winter sports.

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Cypress Nordic Ski Club With Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park only a 45 minute drive from Medicine Hat, people can find cross-country skiing trails near the city in a forested area. And now there’s a club to introduce people to the sport. Cypress Nordic Ski Club members Gregg Campbell and Linda Johnston are a part of a group who are eager to familiarize people with this exciting, winter activity, in Medicine Hat and surrounding areas. “It’s forest bathing. The trails are all different, and once you find your flow and a good rhythm, it becomes methodical.” The trails in Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park are completely immersed in nature, with snowy lodgepole pine and aspen trees surrounding the skiers. The rolling hills bring a nice challenge. “It’s forest bathing. The trails are all different, and once you find your flow and a good rhythm, it becomes methodical,” says Campbell, who’s been cross-country skiing since he joined the cross-country ski team in high school. Johnston teaches the bunny rabbits program “Listening to the kids having fun is just delightful,” says Johnston. “It’s a very affordable and fun way to help develop coordination, balance, and agility, and it helps set them up for success for the next level.” Her lessons with the bunny rabbits teach foundational skill, while also having time to play familiar backyard games on their skis, like ‘what time is it mr.wolf’ and ‘red light green light’. The Cypress Nordic Ski Club has operated for just over a year in 2024, and the interest has been positive. There are close to 70 members who participate in lessons and go cross-country skiing as a group. “If cross-country skiing hasn’t crossed your mind, it really is a welcoming community that is wanting for people to have positive experiences, love winter, and love the snow,” says Johnston. Learn more about Cypress Nordic Ski Club online at cypressnordic.ca and stay updated on Facebook at @CypressNordicSkiClub . with the Cypress Nordic Ski Club, while two other ski club members, Kwan Lee and Marvin Genno, teach the jackrabbits.

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Winter activities and facilities are all weather-dependant. Check at the Visitor Centre for current conditions.

Winter Recreation

Winter Camping Available

Elkwater Services

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5 Backcountry Huts (Spruce Coulee, Reesor, Graburn, Tom Trott Medicine Lodge) + 2 in Elkwater

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Contact Information albertaparks.ca Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park

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Experience the beautiful setting of Cypress Hills Provincial Park year-round in the comfort and seclusion of a hut or cabin. Book your hut at shop.albertaparks.ca , or call the Visitor Centre at 403.893.3833 ext. 5 and choose the perfect hut for your next adventure!

Elkwater Trail Info & Conditions

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