Each program or activity has a maximum capacity.  

You can reserve spots in a program in advance to guarantee admission.  

Walk-in guests will be admitted if a program is not full. While reservation is not required, it is encouraged. Some programs are popular and can reach full capacity quickly. Payment is required to reserve spots in a program.  

Reserve online or by calling 306-752-7200. 

Guest safety is a top priority in the pool. Help us keep your loved ones safe by following these admission rules for children and youth: 

• Children six and under are accompanied in the water by a guardian at all times and wear a red wrist band. Limit of two swimmers per adult when any swimmer six and under is present. 
• Youth 7 to 10 are accompanied in the water by a guardian at all times and wear a blue wristband. Limit of four swimmers per guardian when all swimmers are wearing yellow wrist bands. 

Admission Standard

10 Punch Pass  

20 Punch Pass  

Annual Pass  

• Annual Passes are available in 12 equal payments 
• Punch passes can be shared with members of the same household account. Speak to the Northern Lights Palace Pool Guest Services for more information. 

Anyone planning to enter the pool must wear proper swimwear, like a bathing suit. Other clothing can be worn in the water as long as it’s not loose and hasn’t been worn outside before your visit. Clean swimwear helps keep the pool water safe for everyone. Please check our guide for more details: 

Bathing suits are the best choice for safe and relaxed swimming. This includes one and two-piece suits, shorts, modest and performance swimwear. They are made of materials that make swimming easy. 

Swimmers may also wear cover ups while swimming like shorts, leggings and swim shirts. Form fitting clothing made of spandex and nylon absorb less water and are easier to swim in. Clothing that is loose or made of cotton are difficult to swim in and can be dangerous for weak swimmers. 

Some clothing is not appropriate for the pool, i.e., items that are loose fitting and materials that absorb water. They create a risk to swimmer safety. Undergarments and clothing worn to the water park from outside can also make the water unhealthy and cannot be worn in the water. 

Children who are not toilet trained must wear an appropriate swimmer diaper. Regular diapers are not designed for pools. Guests can buy a swimmers diaper from guest services for young children. 

• 25 meters with 5 lanes  
• Large beach and deck area 
• Family change room 
• Zero depth to 2.2m (7'4")  
  • The Palace sports a zero depth entrance / exit. The design of the pool is very elegant, and this is one of the best aspects of it. The shallow area ranges from 0 to 7.4 feet deep. The waves do not crash hard on the beach but rather move you up and down. This is much gentler for toddlers. 
  • There are 2 tot pools protected from the waves. One closer to the changerooms and one that isolated from the rest of the pool when the spray bar is not in use. 
  • The zero depth allows easier access for the elderly and the disable can be wheeled in with assistance on a rolling chair. An excellent addition to our wonderful facility 
• Wave generation  
  • The City of Melfort boasts an amazing 620,000 liter wave pool. The pool is 25 meters wide in the center. It starts at zero depth increasing to 2.2 m deep. Ride the 24 inch waves in the deep, swim near the edge and have them toss you against the wall or lay down on the beach as they wash up against you. 
  • Definitely the favorite feature of the facility, the waves keep people coming back to Melfort from all corners of the province.   
• 150’ waterslide 
  • The Northern Lights Palace boasts an impressive waterslide. The slide is 150 feet long and keeps people coming back just to go down the waterslide. With a quick drop at the start to give you some speed, a couple twists and turns, and another drop at the end as you splash to a finish. 
  • It can give you enough speed if you lay down that you need the 4 feet of water in the exit pool to slow you down. Or if you are sitting up with a toddler on your lap you can slip easily into the water with a little practice. 
  • Because of the exit pool being 1.2m (4’0”), there is a height requirement of 1.3m (4’2”) marked on the wall. If your child does not meet the requirement, you can either assist them going down or if they are old enough to catch them at the bottom of the slide as they exit. 
  • If you enjoy waterslides, you will have a blast at the Palace. 
• Tot spray pool 
• Hot tub/Whirlpool  
  • If you need to relieve a little tension, take a soak in our large whirlpool. The hot tub is 1.0m (3.3’) deep with a seating ledge surrounding the entire perimeter. There are jets around the outside for you to sit against for relief of your back muscles. Relaxing heat and muscle stimulation relieves physical burdens and brightens the spirits. All you have to do is step in. 
  • Researchers have observed the healing effects of hydrotherapy: improved circulation, decreased joint pain, and acceleration of the body's natural healing processes. No scientific research is needed for these benefits, the way stress seems to release itself into the hot water. 
  • Water is used in physiotherapy to speed recovery from injuries, relieve muscle soreness by facilitating the removal of lactic acid, open the blood vessels to improve circulation, help the muscles around arthritic joints relax, and promote the flow of endorphins. 
  • Our whirlpool is kept at 40°C and seats 15 people. Warm your muscles before a workout, hop in and out on a long day of swimming, or some just come to unwind after a long day. Enjoy! 
• Dry sauna  
  • We have a full size cedar dry sauna for those who want to sweat. Sweating will clean out your pores and detoxify your body. The temperatures in a sauna are 60 to 80 degrees Celsius. The extreme heat can give you an increased heart rate and metabolism which can help lose weight. 20 minutes in a dry sauna will help you burn around 300 calories. This is about the same as going for a long walk or a short run. Benefits of a sauna include the expansion of your blood vessels and raising your internal temperature high enough (43°C) to burn fat. 
  • Additional care should be taken if a swimmer has a history of low blood pressure. Children under the age of 12 are not allowed in the sauna for their safety. 
    

Other Features 

• Men’s, Women’s and Family Change rooms 
• Accessible shower in Family Change room  
• Meeting room with a capacity for 15 people 
• Dry Deck viewing area  
• Wet Deck lounge area 

Guest safety is a top priority in the pool. Help us keep your loved ones safe by following these admission rules for children and youth: 

• Children six and under are accompanied in the water by a guardian at all times and wear a red wrist band. Limit of two swimmers per adult when any swimmer six and under is present. 
• Youth 7 to 10 are accompanied in the water by a guardian at all times and wear a blue wristband. Limit of four swimmers per guardian when all swimmers are wearing yellow wrist bands. 

• Swimmers are required to wear swimming attire that is clean, used for the sole purpose of swimming and does not impede swimmer safety. 
• Swimmers must shower before entering the water. 
• No outdoor footwear on deck. 
• Walk, do not run. 
• Food is not allowed in change rooms or on pool deck.  Designated eating areas are provided for patron usage. 
• Outside food and drink is not allowed into the facility without the permission of the concession.  Food and drink may be purchased at the concession. 
• Water is allowed on the pool deck in plastic or metal bottles only. 
• Glass containers are not allowed. 
• Chewing gum is not allowed. 
• No rough play or foul language. 
• Swimmers under the age of 11 must be supervised in the water by an adult within arm's reach at all times.  
• Swimmers with communicable diseases or open sores are not permitted in the water park 
• Repetitive breath-holding, prolonged breath-holding and prolonged underwater swimming is not permitted 
• The City of Melfort is not responsible for unattended, lost or stolen items. Lockers are available for daily use. 
• No diving, flips, or belly flops in any of the pools. 
• No standing on the mats or float toys.  
• Weak and non-swimmers must stay in shoulder depth water of less. 
• Children wearing a red or blue wristband may swim in the deep end wearing a lifejacket and within arms reach of a guardian at all times.  

• Guests riding the slide must be 53” tall.  
• One rider at a time on the slide.  
• Waterslide riders must start in sitting positions and feet first.  Riders must ride in a sitting position or on the back  
• Waterslide riders must exit slide feet first and in a sitting position or lying on back. 
• Waterslide riders must wait until rider in front passes the Canadian flag before taking their turn. 
• Waterslide riders must exit the pool as soon as possible.  
• No footwear is allowed on waterslide.  
• No lifejackets, clothing with buckles or jewelry are allowed on the slide. 

• Guests must be 12 years and older to use the sauna.  
• The sauna and hot tub should not be used for more than 10 consecutive minutes. 
• Do not pour liquids on sauna rocks. Water bottles are not allowed in the sauna.  
• Life jackets are not allowed in the hot tub.  
• Splashing, swimming, and/or submerging is not allowed in the hot tub.  
• Parents must directly supervise children in the hot tub at all times. 
• Pregnant women, people with heart conditions and people taking medications should consult their doctor before using the hot tub and sauna.