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“Canada’s sunniest city” is an Alberta gem with over 100 parks

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Need a little Vitamin D? Pack your bags and head to Medicine Hat, Alberta, a city where everything is a little brighter.

What to do in Medicine Hat, Alberta

Located approximately three hours from Calgary, this southern spot gets around 330 days of sun a year, making it Canada’s sunniest city—according to Tourism Medicine Hat.

Described as an “attractive year-round playground,” this particular destination was established as a railway town, and later was renowned for being Alberta’s “Gas City”… but it’s so much more than that!

From giant murals to vast green spaces, Medicine Hat has a little something for everyone—especially if you enjoy fresh air.

“Our city is rich in local history and unique attractions, from the 20-story high Saamis Tepee, Medalta in the Historic Clay District, the historic downtown with over 200 shops (five independent coffee shops included), to the state-of-the-art Esplanade Arts & Heritage Centre,” they write.

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“You’ll find over 100 parks and 155 kilometres of walking & biking trails throughout the city, as well as three local breweries, southeast Alberta’s largest shopping mall, casino, and full-service camping facilities.”

In addition, visitors will also be within a short distance of iconic Alberta spots such as Dinosaur Provincial Park, Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park, Writing-On-Stone Provincial Park, and the Royal Tyrrell Museum of Paleontology.

Want to check it out?

Don’t forget to wear SPF and comfortable shoes!

You’re in for quite the adventure.

Happy visiting!