Melfort

Melfort is a small city of 6,000 (2016) in Central Saskatchewan Saskatchewan, Canada.

Understand

Melfort is located in the Carrot River valley in north-central Saskatchewan. Melfort was formerly known as the "City of Northern Lights" due to the frequency with which the aurora borealis appears; however, in 2016, Melfort's slogan became "Play Melfort" due to its vast recreation programs and facilities.

Get in

Melfort is located approximately 95 km (59 mi) southeast of Prince Albert on Highway 3, 172 km (107 mi) northeast of Saskatoon on Highway 41, and 280 km (170 mi) north of Regina on Highway 6. The nearest international airport is located in Saskatoon.

Get around

See

• 🌍 Kerry Vickar Centre, 206 Bemister Avenue E, ☎ [phone], e-mail: [e-mail]. Multi-use facility, houses a 370-seat theatre, meeting rooms, Swartout Hall, and the Sherven-Smith Art Gallery. The gallery is a public art gallery dedicated to showcasing local art, and also includes wet and dry craft rooms. (updated Feb 2019)
• 🌍 Melfort & District Museum, 401 Melfort Street W, ☎ [phone]. Showcases the agricultural and social/cultural history of Melfort and area. Pioneer village with period log house, various businesses, church and school. Large agricultural display. Sawmill, blacksmith and gristmill demonstrations. (updated Feb 2019)

Do

• 🌍 Hodgson Farms (Travel S of Melfort along Hwy 6 to Resource turn off (Grid 776), go 4 km E then 1.6 km S. Located on E side of road - watch for farm sign.), ☎ [phone]. Family-farm operation southeast of Melfort. Farm features U-pick strawberries and raspberries, fresh vegetables and onsite butcher shop with free range pork, selection of meats and wild game. Educational farm tours available upon request. Clydesdale horse wagon and sleigh rides available for all functions or events. (updated Feb 2019)
• Gronlid Trails, [phone], e-mail: [e-mail]. The Gronlid Trails near Melfort are perfect for beginner and intermediate cross-country skate and classic skiers. The area boasts several trail loops - totaling 20 km. (updated Feb 2019)
• Melfort & District Trailriders Snowmobile Trails, ☎ [phone], e-mail: [e-mail]. Dec 15 to Mar 15. Groomed sledding trails over prairie, rolling hills and forested terrain. Figure eight-style formation affords riders the choice of traversing the entire 230 km (140 mi) of trail or selecting shorter loops of about 100 km (62 mi). Trail passes through Wapiti Valley Ski Resort, Gronlid, Ridgedale, Star City, Pleasantdale and Melfort. (updated Feb 2019)
• 🌍 Melfort Golf and Country Club, 700 South Street, ☎ [phone], e-mail: [e-mail]. 18-hole golf course; clubhouse has a fully stocked proshop, licensed restaurant and lounge (updated Feb 2019)
• 🌍 Northern Lights Palace Pool and Arena, 110 MacLeod Avenue W, ☎ [phone]. Northern Lights Palace features a multi-purpose arena with seating for 1,800 or a concert capacity of 3,400; a five lane, 25 m pool, whirlpool, sauna, beach area, wave pool, suntan area, spray splash pool, 150-ft. waterslide and a wet and dry cafe. Tourist information centre on site. (updated Feb 2019)

Buy

Eat

Drink

Sleep

• 🌍 Canalta Hotel Melfort, 100 Stonegate, Hwy 6 South. Check-in: 3:00pm, check-out: 11:00am. (updated Feb 2019)
• 🌍 Carra Valla Inn, 708 Saskatchewan Dr E, ☎ [phone], toll-free: [phone]. (updated Feb 2019)
• 🌍 Melfort Campground (1.6 km (1.0 mi) south of Melfort on Hwy 41, near the junctions of Hwys 3, 6 and 41.), ☎ [phone]. (updated Feb 2019)

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Routes through Melfort

North Battleford via ← Prince Albert ←	W  E	→ becomes → ENDS at N S
Regina ← Jct E W ←	S  N	→ ENDS at W E
Saskatoon ← Wakaw ←	W  E	→ END
Prince Albert ← merges with ←	S  N	→ merges with → Regina