Sandy's Guidebook
Sightseeing
The Soo Line Historical Museum houses many displays consisting of artifacts used by Weyburn and area pioneers.
Feature displays in the museum include the Charles Wilson Silver Collection (world’s largest private silver collection-over 5000 items), Saskatchewan Mental Hospital display, and artifacts that tell the story of Weyburn’s past.
The museum also houses the Weyburn & District Archives which includes directories, newspapers and photographs.
Collection Highlights: The Charles Wilson Silver Collection / James Eadie Mural / Mental Hospital / Eight-legged calf
Location Notes
411 Industrial Lane
Operating Season
January – December
Hours
September to May Long weekend – Saturdays 1:00 – 5:00 pm
May Long weekend to the end of August – Monday – Sunday 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Additional tours available by appointment.
Admission:
5 & Under Free
Children (6-12) $2.00
Youth (13-17) $3.00
Adults $5.00
Seniors (65+) $3.00
Soo Line Historical Museum
411 Riverview DrThe Soo Line Historical Museum houses many displays consisting of artifacts used by Weyburn and area pioneers.
Feature displays in the museum include the Charles Wilson Silver Collection (world’s largest private silver collection-over 5000 items), Saskatchewan Mental Hospital display, and artifacts that tell the story of Weyburn’s past.
The museum also houses the Weyburn & District Archives which includes directories, newspapers and photographs.
Collection Highlights: The Charles Wilson Silver Collection / James Eadie Mural / Mental Hospital / Eight-legged calf
Location Notes
411 Industrial Lane
Operating Season
January – December
Hours
September to May Long weekend – Saturdays 1:00 – 5:00 pm
May Long weekend to the end of August – Monday – Sunday 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Additional tours available by appointment.
Admission:
5 & Under Free
Children (6-12) $2.00
Youth (13-17) $3.00
Adults $5.00
Seniors (65+) $3.00
Weyburn & Area Heritage Village
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Heritage Village is a replica of a village community from the turn of the century up to the 1940’s. Buildings and artifacts make up a collection that will take you back in time. Give your senses a workout as you see, hear, feel and taste the past!
Heritage Village is located directly south of the Signal Hill Arts Centre (424 10th Ave. SE).
Hours of operation are:
May 13 – Aug. 23, 2019 (7 days a week)
10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Admission:
5 and under: Free
Children (6-12): $2.00
Youth: (13-17): $3.00
Adults (18-64): $5.00
Seniors (65+): $3.00
PIONEER KIDS CLUB
Fun educational event at Heritage Village on Thursdays in the summer, FREE of charge! Click here for details!
2019 HERITAGE VILLAGE DAYS!
Aug. 9 (11 a.m. – 8 p.m.) & Aug. 10 (11 a.m. – 6 p.m.)
Free Admission (donations accepted)
Fun for all ages! Activities include on-stage entertainment, children’s activities, BBQ and pie. Take in the many demonstrations including blacksmithing, ice cream and butter making, rug making, sheep herding and more!
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HERITAGE VILLAGE GARDEN VIEWING
heritage%20village-paAug. 18, 2019 from 1-5 p.m.
Free Admission (Donations accepted)
The public is invited to visit Heritage Village and enjoy the beautiful garden areas created and maintained by Joan Drouillard-Honig.
CONTACT US
WEYBURN & AREA HERITAGE VILLAGE
leisureservices@weyburn.ca
Spring/Summer Hours: (306) 842-6377
Off-season Hours: (306) 848-3218
Address:
424 – 10th Ave. S
Weyburn, SK
S4H 2A1
(South of the Signal Hill Arts Centre)
Fax:
(306) 842-2001
Weyburn Area Heritage Village
430 10 Ave SEWeyburn & Area Heritage Village
heritage_village
Heritage Village is a replica of a village community from the turn of the century up to the 1940’s. Buildings and artifacts make up a collection that will take you back in time. Give your senses a workout as you see, hear, feel and taste the past!
Heritage Village is located directly south of the Signal Hill Arts Centre (424 10th Ave. SE).
Hours of operation are:
May 13 – Aug. 23, 2019 (7 days a week)
10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Admission:
5 and under: Free
Children (6-12): $2.00
Youth: (13-17): $3.00
Adults (18-64): $5.00
Seniors (65+): $3.00
PIONEER KIDS CLUB
Fun educational event at Heritage Village on Thursdays in the summer, FREE of charge! Click here for details!
2019 HERITAGE VILLAGE DAYS!
Aug. 9 (11 a.m. – 8 p.m.) & Aug. 10 (11 a.m. – 6 p.m.)
Free Admission (donations accepted)
Fun for all ages! Activities include on-stage entertainment, children’s activities, BBQ and pie. Take in the many demonstrations including blacksmithing, ice cream and butter making, rug making, sheep herding and more!
heritage village HV1
HERITAGE VILLAGE GARDEN VIEWING
heritage%20village-paAug. 18, 2019 from 1-5 p.m.
Free Admission (Donations accepted)
The public is invited to visit Heritage Village and enjoy the beautiful garden areas created and maintained by Joan Drouillard-Honig.
CONTACT US
WEYBURN & AREA HERITAGE VILLAGE
leisureservices@weyburn.ca
Spring/Summer Hours: (306) 842-6377
Off-season Hours: (306) 848-3218
Address:
424 – 10th Ave. S
Weyburn, SK
S4H 2A1
(South of the Signal Hill Arts Centre)
Fax:
(306) 842-2001
Southern Prairie Railway is located in beautiful Southern Saskatchewan and showcases the beauty and modesty of the prairies. Operating since 2012, visitors are treated to a rail excursion similar to what pioneers of the 1920's would have experienced when arriving in this new and mysterious land.
Visitors also have the opportunity to stroll down the Town of Ogema's historic Main Street and visit the British America Gas Station It is one of the only remaining corner stations in Western Canada. Visitors can also visit the Fire Hal and Fire Hall - which were built after a great fire in 1915 destroyed much of Main Street.
One of the most notable features of the community is the Deep South Pioneer Museum. This pioneer "village" includes 30 historic buildings from Ogema and surrounding communities as well as thousands of operating pieces of antique machinery and artifacts.
Take a trip into the past with a visit to Ogema and the Southern Prairie Railway.
Southern Prairie Railway
401 Railway AveSouthern Prairie Railway is located in beautiful Southern Saskatchewan and showcases the beauty and modesty of the prairies. Operating since 2012, visitors are treated to a rail excursion similar to what pioneers of the 1920's would have experienced when arriving in this new and mysterious land.
Visitors also have the opportunity to stroll down the Town of Ogema's historic Main Street and visit the British America Gas Station It is one of the only remaining corner stations in Western Canada. Visitors can also visit the Fire Hal and Fire Hall - which were built after a great fire in 1915 destroyed much of Main Street.
One of the most notable features of the community is the Deep South Pioneer Museum. This pioneer "village" includes 30 historic buildings from Ogema and surrounding communities as well as thousands of operating pieces of antique machinery and artifacts.
Take a trip into the past with a visit to Ogema and the Southern Prairie Railway.
Among the collection is a rare set of circular curling irons, used in the Ottawa Valley circa 1800. The largest is a rock sharpener used by the Queen City Curling Stone Company of Regina from the 1930’s to the 1950’s. There is also a collection of books from the Saskatchewan Curling Association and stacks of programs from various competitions throughout Canada and the world.
Turner Curling Museum
327 Mergens StAmong the collection is a rare set of circular curling irons, used in the Ottawa Valley circa 1800. The largest is a rock sharpener used by the Queen City Curling Stone Company of Regina from the 1930’s to the 1950’s. There is also a collection of books from the Saskatchewan Curling Association and stacks of programs from various competitions throughout Canada and the world.
Food scene
Freshii
112 Railway AvenueExcellent food!! Good for families in the day and early evening, then becomes a great place for adults to enjoy a few beers and often local entertainment.
Here is what they say.....
Hi and welcome to PumpJacks...whether you’re having a cold beer, a juicy burger, an appetizer or one of our delicious Certified Angus Beef® steaks, it is the goal of our staff to give you the best dining experience possible every time you enter our door.
We want our service and quality to be second to none! And when you decide to leave PumpJacks, you have a smile on your face and you’re thinking,
“LIFE IS GOOD TODAY.”
Cheers!
From your friends at PumpJacks
PUMPJACKS Saloon & Steakhouse
596 18 StExcellent food!! Good for families in the day and early evening, then becomes a great place for adults to enjoy a few beers and often local entertainment.
Here is what they say.....
Hi and welcome to PumpJacks...whether you’re having a cold beer, a juicy burger, an appetizer or one of our delicious Certified Angus Beef® steaks, it is the goal of our staff to give you the best dining experience possible every time you enter our door.
We want our service and quality to be second to none! And when you decide to leave PumpJacks, you have a smile on your face and you’re thinking,
“LIFE IS GOOD TODAY.”
Cheers!
From your friends at PumpJacks
Great food! From pizza to steak to Thursday wing nights. Check out their menu online
Brothers Pub & Grill
53 Government RdGreat food! From pizza to steak to Thursday wing nights. Check out their menu online
Hands down THE BEST Chinese food you have ever tasted! Susie and her family will treat you to the best meal you have had in ages. You will need to give them time to prepare your piping hot meal but it is more than worth your wait!
Club Café
118 3rd St NEHands down THE BEST Chinese food you have ever tasted! Susie and her family will treat you to the best meal you have had in ages. You will need to give them time to prepare your piping hot meal but it is more than worth your wait!
Leicester Family Restaurant +Lounge
88 Grace Street