Ranchlands Key Features

Hillside escarpment with grasslands, natural slumping ponds, trees, diverse plant communities, birding, wildlife habitat and species, winding trails, and changing topography.
Biodiversity of species and habitats.
View of river and cliffs as well as farmland.
Riparian Flats with endless landscapes of cottonwoods, South Saskatchewan River, wetlands with cattails, grasslands, birding and wildlife habitat.
Historical gravel pit operation including old trucks and dragline.
Views of river and cliffs.
Archaeological sites including tepee rings and children’s Inuksuk (stone landmark) surrounded by various native grass and flowering plant species, birding and wildlife habitat.
Conservation and Education Interpretive programs.
History – See the City of Medicine Hat’s Arts and Culture and Esplanade Arts and Heritage Centre.