Medicine Hat College Campus

The college has been an instrumental part of the community for decades, and it's changed dramatically since officially opening in 1965. At that time it was actually operating in space provided by Medicine Hat High School, and it wasn't until 1971 that the Medicine Hat College moved onto their own brand new campus.  


In 1983 the neighbouring Cultural Centre opened, and in the last decade alone several new wings of the campus have been constructed along with a new library. Centennial Hall also opened in 2005 and made the main entrance the dramatic focal point that the college had been missing. Yes, this place has changed a lot. 

Despite not staying in the Hat for my post-secondary education, upon returning I've ended up doing a lot of work for them with Stream Media in helping to create a few of their recruiting videos and College Day productions. Last year MHC provided education to 8844 students, and with so much recent growth you can bet that the college is going to continue to be a hub for a lot of locals.  

Vintage entrance to Medicine Hat College ca. 1980s

World's Largest Dinosaur in Drumheller, Alberta

If you ever find yourself in Drumheller, Alberta it's worth stopping to check out the 86 foot tall 'World's Largest Dinosaur' at the tourist centre. Much like the giant T-Rex in Cabazon, you can climb the stairs to take in the view from this giant dinosaur's mouth. 


This Drumheller landmark is actually four times larger than any actual Tyrannosaurus Rex ever was. Standing at the top you can feel the dinosaur swaying slightly in the wind as you take in the views of the nearby badlands. It's a cool Alberta roadside attraction to explore.  

Canada's Sports Hall of Fame in Calgary, Alberta

A really great attraction to explore in Calgary, Alberta is Canada's Sports Hall of Fame. On a drive back from the mountains, my sister and I had some time to kill before meeting up with the rest of the family that afternoon. I suggested we stop by Canada Olympic Park to explore. Sure enough we stumbled onto Canada's Sports Hall of Fame.

For not knowing what to expect, the Hall of Fame was a really beautiful and impressive museum. It just opened last summer after beating out eight other cities for the opportunity to be the new home of the national facility. Not only that, Canada's Sports Hall of Fame is a great addition to the surroundings and history in Olympic Park.

The Sports Hall of Fame not only features Canada's Olympic successes, but highlights great athletes from every major sport. There's a wing specifically dedicated to hockey, as you might expect, but there's also Villeneuve's F1 race car, numerous Olympic medals and related memorabilia, historic jerseys, uniforms, and equipment, and plenty of interactive displays that allow you to engage with the exhibits.  

We had a lot of fun testing our pitching speeds and having soccer shootouts in the digital projection booth. We also practiced our Olympic rowing in the Splash Gallery, and Alison shadow boxed with Lennox Lewis. Not only was the history fascinating, but there was lots to do which really highlighted the skill behind the achievements. 

There's also something special about exploring the Hall of Fame in Olympic Park that heightens the nostalgia surrounding popular athletes and moments of national pride. We had a lot of fun that afternoon. I highly recommend checking out Canada's Sports Hall of Fame the next time you find yourself in Calgary, Alberta.