Melfort Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in Saskatchewan, Canada
About Melfort
Melfort is in the Carrot River valley in north-central Saskatchewan. Melfort used to be known as the "City of Northern Lights" due to the frequency with which the aurora borealis appears; however, in 2016, Melfort's slogan was changed to "Play Melfort" to celebrate its vast recreation programs and facilities. The Melfort Research Farm near Melfort was established in 1935 by the Federal Minister of Agriculture. It is one of the three field sites of the Saskatoon Research Centre (SRC), a branch of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada. Melfort is near a large diamond exploration site. The ongoing diamond exploration in the Fort à la Corne district is expected to lead to mine construction beginning in 2023. A few kilometres southeast of current location of Melfort, European settlers established th
Top Attractions in Melfort
Explore the best things to see and do in Melfort:
- ★Gronlid Trails
- ★Hodgson Farms
- ★Kerry Vickar Centre
- ★Melfort & District Museum
- ★Melfort & District Trailriders Snowmobile Trails
- ★Melfort Golf and Country Club
- ★Northern Lights Palace Pool and Arena
Where to Eat in Melfort
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Nickle's Corner
- 🍴RJ's Urban Garden Cafe
- 🍴Venice House Pizza
Where to Stay in Melfort
- 🏨Canalta Hotel Melfort
- 🏨Carra Valla Inn
- 🏨Melfort Campground
Melfort Travel Guide Sections
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