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A city of entrepreneurs.
Home to a number of anchors including Medicine Hat College, Defence and Research Development Canada’s (DRDC) Suffield Research Centre, Medalta, Co-op Place, and the Esplanade Arts and Heritage Centre, our city beckons for bright creative minds to lay down roots and export their work.
15%
Lower Cost of Living
Life is affordable in Medicine Hat, with housing and living costs well below those elsewhere in Alberta and the rest of Western Canada.
<20
Minute Commute
Through strategic planning and well-designed transportation corridors, you can get from one side of the city to the other within Medicine Hat in less than 20 minutes.
330+
Days of Sunshine
With over 330 days of sunshine each year, our city offers more than just beautiful weather - it’s a bright environment for professional growth and happy living.
Sector Spotlight
Quality of life is key to this cohort, who have the freedom to live anywhere they choose. A lively music scene is underscored by night performances in the city’s network of independent cafes. Golf and cycling season is the longest in Alberta, typically lasting from March to October.
DRDC draws Canada’s brightest scientists to Medicine Hat while Medalta’s ceramic arts studio spaces invites internatinal professional artists. Medicine Hat College business and visual communications graduates have their choice of careers upon graduation, while the Esplanade draws a wide range of top performers.
Here are a few reasons why entrepreneurs and remote workers consistently choose Medicine Hat:
Drive to Calgary in under 3 hours or fly to Calgary International Airport in 45 minutes via Westjet at the Medicine Hat Regional Airport.
Move to Medicine Hat and experience 330 days of sunshine, nearly 200 kilometres of trails, family-friendly community, big city amenities, short commutes and more!
The average home price in Medicine Hat is nearly 30% lower than the provincial average.
Data Source (July 2025):
wowa.ca/alberta-housing-market
Medicine Hat has been consistently ranked in the top 25 Canadian communities for remote workers based on broadband access, housing, crime, weather, and cost of living.
Retain more of your hard-earned money with Medicine Hat's low property taxes and the lowest provincial corporate tax rate in Canada
Join a growing arts and entertainment scene or enjoy performances, museums, and events throughout the year at the Esplanade, Co-op Place, etc.
“Young, talented professionals who move to Medicine Hat can quickly find themselves on a partner track or in an ownership position that would take far longer to achieve elsewhere.”
Ryan Schindel
Owner, Schindel Law
We are a warm, vibrant, feel-good city, with the attitude and natural backdrop to match.
We honour our city’s heritage while fostering progress, innovation, and entrepreneurship. Residents enjoy a balanced lifestyle where work, family, and recreation coexist without long commutes or overcrowding. The city’s size allows for ease of movement, strong community connections, and access to amenities typically associated with much larger urban centres.
Our quality of life truly does shine.
Testimonials
Young professionals are seeking opportunities in Medicine Hat and launching their careers, with partnership and ownership often achieved before their 40th birthday. In addition, homes are significantly more affordable than elsewhere in Alberta, while utilities and property taxes are among the lowest in Western Canada. You’ll certainly notice a theme permeating the professionals here: everything from creative services to technology to art are thriving in Canada’s sunniest city.
“We have a lot of great things going for our community, and I get excited when people talk positively about the city. This is the place to safely invest your money and enjoy a high quality of life.”
Tyrel Kenmore, CIR Realty
“As soon as we arrived, we knew we wanted to be here. The warm weather paired with the lush greenery reminded us of BC. It’s an awesome city.”
Jodi Desjardins, Country Crumbs Bakery & Cafe
“Everyone who works here loves to bike the trails and travel to nearby attractions. You have the time to raise a family and immerse yourself in extracurricular activities here, since the commute is less than 20 minutes from anywhere in the city.”
Corrie Dale, QinetiQ
"Everyone seems to be connected in some way. In every meeting I’ve been in for the event, the person either has a recommendation on who to contact, or knows who I’ve contacted, which to me means there is acceptance and willingness to work together here."
Kevin Pahl, Being Human Services
“We loved the size of Medicine Hat, because it wasn’t too big or small. The city is beautiful and clean, and the people here are very friendly and nice."
Steve Kim, Takumi Japanese Restaurant
“This is where I’ve been waiting to be for a very long time. I also discovered I love working with patients at the hospital, as well. This is where I want to be for foreseeable future.”
Jessica Sehn, Cypress Sports Physical Therapy
A Growing Future
Our city offers top-level resources and infrastructure, skilled talent, low living and operations costs, and a pro-business utility model - making it one of Canada’s most compelling locations for entrepreneurial investment and remote work.
Let’s build the future together. Contact Economic Development Medicine Hat to explore your opportunities as an entrepreneur in our city.
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Address
533 First Street SE
Medicine Hat, Alberta
T1A 0A9
Contact Us
Email: opportunity@medicinehat.ca
Phone: 403-977-0146
The City of Medicine Hat acknowledges that we live and work on treaty territory. The City pays respect to all Indigenous Peoples and honours their past, present and future. We recognize and respect their cultural heritages and relationships to the land. Medicine Hat is situated on Treaty 7 and neighbour to Treaty 4 territory, traditional lands of the Siksika (Blackfoot), Kainai (Blood), Piikani (Peigan), Stoney Nakoda, and Tsuut’ina (Sarcee) as well as the Cree, Sioux, and the Saulteaux bands of the Ojibwa peoples, and homelands of the Métis Nation District 2 Battle River Territory. Learn more.