Weyburn

Weyburn (pop. 11,000 in 2016) is a small city in Southeastern Saskatchewan, midway between Estevan and Regina.

Understand
Weyburn was founded as a junction point between the mainline Canadian Pacific Railway (1892) and the US-bound Soo Line (1893). It was historically an important railway town as crossroads for CN, CP and Soo Line trains; from 1910 until 1931 the Weyburn Security Bank was headquartered in the city. Souris Valley Mental Health Hospital, a cutting-edge institution when it opened in 1921, closed in 2006 and was demolished in 2009

Weyburn is the ninth-largest city in Saskatchewan.

By car
Weyburn is located at the intersections of Highways 13, 35, and 39; southeast of Regina via the CANAM Highway (Highways 6 & 39) and  northwest of Estevan. The Red Coat Trail (Highway 13) traverses southern Saskatchewan and continues east to Winnipeg.

If driving from the USA, the closest port of entry is Fortuna, North Dakota, where Highway 35 becomes US Route 85; alternatively, Highway 39 continues southeast to North Portal, North Dakota and becomes US Highway 52. The North Portal customs office is open 24 hours a day, while the Fortuna/Oungre port closes at 9PM.

By plane
The closest major airport is in Regina. A shuttle service connects Regina Airport to Weyburn.