Overview
Highland Hat Commercial is a well-positioned business district in northeast Medicine Hat, benefiting from its location near the Trans-Canada Highway and Medicine Hat's expanding northeast residential communities. The district supports a diverse tenant mix of retail, professional office, and service commercial uses.
Medicine Hat's status as Alberta's sunniest city and its low-cost natural gas advantage attract businesses and residents seeking affordable operations. Highland Hat Commercial capitalizes on this population growth with accessible neighbourhood commercial space.
Key Commercial Corridors
Dunmore Road and its intersecting collector streets form the commercial backbone of Highland Hat, hosting strip plazas, freestanding commercial pads, and professional office buildings.
Trans-Canada Highway access gives Highland Hat Commercial tenants exceptional regional exposure, attracting highway-oriented retail and traveller service businesses.
Office Space
Professional offices in Highland Hat accommodate insurance agencies, real estate firms, healthcare providers, and financial service companies serving northeast Medicine Hat.
Retail & Mixed-Use
Highland Hat retail serves northeast residential communities with grocery-adjacent tenants, pharmacy, quick-service food, personal care, and convenience retail.
Industrial & Flex
Light-industrial and service commercial bays adjacent to Highland Hat support natural gas services contractors, trades firms, and light manufacturing businesses.
Investment & Land
Retail strip plaza and NNN investments in Highland Hat Commercial benefit from Trans-Canada exposure and Medicine Hat's low-cost business environment.
Investment Drivers
Medicine Hat's abundant and affordable natural gas supply keeps operating costs below other Alberta cities, creating a competitive advantage for industrial and commercial tenants in Highland Hat.
Trans-Canada Highway access and growing northeast residential development position Highland Hat Commercial as a key beneficiary of Medicine Hat's population and business growth.
Frequently Asked Questions
What commercial property types are available in Highland Hat Commercial?
Highland Hat Commercial offers highway-oriented retail, professional office suites, service commercial bays, and neighbourhood strip retail.
What are current lease rates in Highland Hat Commercial?
Lease rates in Highland Hat are $14-$20/SF for office, $16-$26/SF for retail, and $8-$14/SF for industrial/flex on a net basis.
How does Highland Hat Commercial compare to other Medicine Hat submarkets?
Highland Hat Commercial provides strong highway exposure compared to inner-city Medicine Hat submarkets, making it preferred for highway-oriented and regional-draw retail concepts.
Is Highland Hat Commercial suitable for retail investment?
Highland Hat is well-suited for retail investment given its Trans-Canada visibility and growing northeast residential catchment.
What industrial space is available near Highland Hat Commercial?
Light-industrial and service commercial space adjacent to Highland Hat serves natural gas contractors and trades businesses at Medicine Hat's competitive industrial rates.
How do I find a commercial broker for Highland Hat Commercial?
Canada's Home Commercial's Medicine Hat brokers provide market expertise for Highland Hat Commercial leasing and acquisitions. Contact us to connect with a local advisor.