Travel Guide: Medicine Hat 

Nestled along the South Saskatchewan River in southeast Alberta, Medicine Hat is a city with a rich history, lively culture, and plenty to explore. Known as "The Gas City" for its vast natural gas reserves — famously described by Rudyard Kipling as having "all hell for a basement" — Medicine Hat is both historic and full of character. Conveniently served by FlixBus, it’s easy to reach and rewarding to discover. 

Getting Around Medicine Hat 

Once you arrive, getting around is simple. Medicine Hat offers a reliable bus network, making public transit an easy way to explore the city. For more flexibility, taxis and rideshare services are readily available and ideal for reaching specific attractions or travelling at your own pace. 

What to See in Medicine Hat 

Saamis Tepee 

The city’s most recognisable landmark, the Saamis Tepee stands 66 metres tall and was originally built for the 1988 Calgary Winter Olympics to honour Indigenous culture. Located next to the Visitor Information Centre along the TransCanada Highway, its base features storyboards sharing important Indigenous history. The surrounding site, once a buffalo camp, holds cultural significance and is believed to be rich in archaeological artifacts. 

Medalta in the Historic Clay District 

Step back in time at Medalta, a former factory that played a major role in Medicine Hat’s clay and pottery industry. Today, it’s a museum and gallery offering self-guided and guided tours, where you can explore historic kilns and see ceramic artists at work. 

Murals of Downtown Medicine Hat 

Colourful murals decorate the city’s downtown, celebrating local history and culture. Notable works include the Meadowlark Mural and tributes to Rudyard Kipling’s famous "Hell’s Basement" nickname. The annual Medicine Hat Mural Fest brings artists from across the globe to add to this vibrant public art collection. 

Esplanade Arts & Heritage Centre and Duggan House 

This cultural hub showcases theatre, dance, visual arts, and exhibitions. Right next door, you’ll find the historic Ewart Duggan House — Alberta’s oldest brick residence, dating back to 1887 — surrounded by peaceful heritage gardens. 

Police Point Park 

Formerly a Northwest Mounted Police outpost, this 240-acre natural area features walking trails, ancient trees, and wildlife. Visit the nature centre to learn about local ecology and history through interpretive programs. 

Echo Dale Regional Park 

A favourite summer destination, Echo Dale offers a swimming lake, scenic trails, picnic areas, and historical sites like a settler’s home and coal mine. Guided tours are available during summer months. 

Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park 

Less than an hour from the city, this sprawling park spans Alberta and Saskatchewan. Stay overnight in campgrounds or lodges and enjoy outdoor activities including hiking, mountain biking, and canoeing, with free educational programming available for visitors. 

Red Rock Coulee 

Take a short trip to see one of the prairies’ most unique natural wonders. Red Rock Coulee is home to giant sandstone boulders formed in prehistoric seas, many containing fossilised shells, leaves, and bones — a fascinating stop for nature lovers and photographers. 

Buses to Medicine Hat

Find the most affordable buses to Medicine Hat

With FlixBus, it’s easy to travel to Medicine Hat, as 5 rides are available starting from only $40.98 depending on the departure city, date and time. Also, Medicine Hat has 2 FlixBus bus stops, so reaching the city center it's pretty simple. Booking a bus ticket to Medicine Hat is effortless: you can book on our website or through the FlixBus App. If you prefer paying cash or if you're a last-minute traveller, you can also get your ticket at our shops or aboard the FlixBus. Booking in advance with our app guarantees the lowest fares, and you get your ticket digitally in the app, so you don't have to print your ticket before hopping onboard, sitting back, relaxing and enjoying a comfortable ride to Medicine Hat!

Why traveling to Medicine Hat with FlixBus

You can get to Medicine Hat from 5 different cities, and when it’s time to move on, there are as many connection from Medicine Hat to other destinations. No matter the journey, bus travel is always a better and more sustainable choice than other means of transportation (on a person/km basis, traveling by bus is more environmental-friendly than driving, flying and, in certain countries, even going by train). Plus, when you ride with FlixBus, you can offset your CO₂ emissions by clicking the CO₂ compensation box when you book your ticket, helping the planet and supporting us towards our sustainability goals! You can get your ticket at one of our service desks and pay cash or with a payment card. You can also book it on our website or our FlixBus app with a credit card, PayPal or Google Pay if you're a more digital person. Then you can look forward to enjoying our onboard services including free Wi-Fi, plenty of legroom, comfortable seats and power outlets.

Onboard services

Reserve a seat when you book your FlixBus ticket to Medicine Hat online or in the app. Whether you want peace and quiet or to sit close to your friends, we've got seat reservation options that suit everyone. Choose a classic seat or a table seat if you need a little extra space to work or relax. You can also go for a panorama seat on the bus front for a great view or book a spare seat next to yours and enjoy that extra space. There's no need to worry about what to pack when you travel with FlixBus, as we offer hand luggage and check-in luggage to every traveller. After stowing your luggage, head to your seat and enjoy our onboard services, including free Wi-Fi on most buses. All our buses have toilets and power outlets.