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== About =='''Medicine Hat''', in [[Alberta|AB]] is a medium seized city in [[Canada|Western Canada]]. Typically, most travelers consider it a stop off point on their way to BC[[British Columbia]], or out East. There is definitely a "You're worth what you earn" mentality, which can present difficulties for hitchhikers. It can get pretty '''Hot''' in the summer so bring water, and sun screen.
== Sleep and Accommodation == === Wilderness Camping ===Medicine Hat, has an extensive network of coulees throughout the city, as well as a lot of green space in the river valley.* '''Warning''': There are '''Rattle Snakes''' in the area. They are rare within City limits, and less venomous than their southerly cousins, but a bite can still put you down for a few days. You will hear them before you see them. === Paid Camping ===Most Albertan Cities, and Towns, at one time had municipal campgrounds. Many have been privatized, but "Gas City Campground" is still run by the city. === Squatting ===They keep a pretty tight lid on abandon properties here. <!--== Other useful info Experiences == === Internet Access === The city library Has wireless internet, as well as computers available. Its downtown at the corner of 1st St SE, and 4th Ave SE. === City Transit ===-->
Medicine Hat does not have the best transit system in the world, but it is better than walking across the city. '''Fare $2.75''' [http://www.letsbusit.com/MHT2011/#/1/ Ride Guide (2012)] [http://www.city.medicine-hat.ab.ca/index.aspx?page=196 Medicine Hat Transit Website] =Resources == Showers === * There are public swimming pools scatered around the city. Ones worth noting are the YMCA, and the Leisure Centre* A church called the '''Dream Centre''', they offer laundry, showers, computers, and more. They are good people, but it is a bit of a walk. It's on the way to Red Cliff. Their [http://www.thedreamcentre.com website]. === Food === == Experiences =={{nomadwiki}}
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{{Infobox Location
|country = Canada
|state = [[Alberta]]
|map = <map lat="50.03306000000023" lng="-110.69334000000021" zoom="11" view="0"/>
|pop = 61,180 (2013)
|motorways = [[Trans-Canada Highway|Hwy-1]], [[Prairies highways|Hwy-3]]
}}
== Hitching out ==
=== North/West towards [[Brooks]] ([[Calgary]]) ===
You'll probably have to walk to Redcliff, a small town immediately after Medicine Hat. There's a Tim Hortons and a truck stop nearby to solicit rides, plus a wide shoulder right by a traffic light (at Mitchell Street and Trans Canada Hwy)
=== South/West towards [[Lethbridge]] ===
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Gershaw Drive turns into the Crowsnest Highway - Highway 3. It runs all the way to [[Hope]], [[British Columbia|BC]]. It is a quieter Highway, but it runs through some pretty cool places, and people are more likely to stop. There is a service station, right across from the Airport, at the corner of the Highway and Bannon Ave SW. Some people have had trouble with the Service Station in the past, but if you are respectful, keep it clean, and Don't take up to much space, you shouldn't have any trouble. There is a City bus stop near by (Bus Route 22).
=== East towards [[Swift Current]] ([[Regina]]) ===
There are stoplights at the Dunmore Rd SE and the Trans Canada Hwy. Plenty of traffic and trucks are going slow. There's a wide enough shoulder that some of the trucks may stop for you.
* '''Note:''' There is an Overpass being constructed at this intersection right now. [http://medicinehatnews.com/news/local-news/2014/03/15/dunmore-overpass-coming-along-well/ It is expected to be finished around August of 2014].
== Hitching in ==
Don't get stuck in Medicine Hat. You could be there for hours or even a few days. If passing through, your best bet is to get get dropped off in Dunmore, AB or Red Cliff, AB. Dunmore is a small village on the Eastern side of Medicine Hat. There's plenty of traffic, a good wide shoulder and slowing traffic due to a gas station and truck stop.
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