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 Deep sea adventure in a
shopping mall !! by Babcia
Inside this cavernous building that stretches for 8 city blocks east to west and 3 city blocks north to south, you will find something for everyone, even for those who don't like to shop!!
Galaxyland has rides all the way from little kiddie rides to intimidating ones with names such as Mindbender and Space Shot.
The World Waterpark has a kiddie pool, waterslides, a wave pool and bungy jumping.
In the Deep Sea Adventure area you can watch a California sea lion show, or you can take a submarine ride (yes!! a submarine!! in a mall!!!), or you can admire the life size model of a Spanish galleon.
There are also a couple of courses for mini-golf, or you can skate in the full size ice rink (if there isn't a hockey game, or if figure skaters of all abilities aren't practising).
WEM also has a Chinatown, Bourbon Street (restaurants and bars), and a full service hotel with themed rooms - so in the deep bitter winters you don't even have to step outside!!
And oh yes, WEM is reportedly the number one tourist attraction in Alberta, drawing more visitors than even Banff or Jasper - the wonderful national parks - unbelievable!!!
UPDATE January 2007 - alas!! the submarines don't run any more!! Leave a Comment Phone: 1-800-661-8890 (toll free- N.A.)Directions: Between 170 and 178 Street, and 87 and 90 AveWebsite: http://www.westedmall.com
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 Waterslides by keida84
On a chilly spring day in West Edmonton there were quite a few people there enjoying the steamy air, the smell of chlorine and the waves.
Parents can drop their children off, provided they are above the age limit and go shopping.
Located on the 87th Avenue side of the mall. Leave a Comment Phone: 1-800-661-8890 (toll free- N.A.)Directions: Between 170 and 178 Street, and 87 and 90 AveWebsite: http://www.westedmall.com
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The biggest attraction of our city - and for good reason! Wear comfy shoes, you'll be walking a lot. What you absolutely MUST see in the mall:
-new "Chinatown" strip with a large Asian supermarket (check out the seafood tanks, dim sum counter, Chinese bakery, sushi bar, deli, frozen foods & more). The Chinatown strip includes a gift shop (decorative Chinese items), bubble tea bar, cell phone accessories, car accesories stores
-World Waterpark. The $30 is definitely worth it! I've been to other waterparks in Toronto area and they do not compare! Try the Sky Screamer if you're daring! There is a reduced admission price after 6PM or so, but only go for the late admission deal if it's a busy summer weekend - during slow times they shut down some of the slides. Rent an inner tube for only $5 and ride the wave pool! Bungy jumping for $100
-Mini golf. It's alright... Save your money here if you're on a budget.
-Bourbon street. Indoor street lined with restaurants, pub, and nightclub (changes owners every couple of months, not recommended).
-Nightclubs: Rum jungle (very popular), the Joint (somewhat popular), Nashvilles (stay far away!)
-Red's. Two floors with bowling, pool tables, a sports bar, a restaurant, an arcade and turns into a "nightclub" on Fri and Sat nites where you pay $5 cover after 9PM (it's not much of a nightclub, believe me!!!). They have cheap ($2) bowling & pool on Monday or Tuesday. They also have cheap coin operated $1 pool tables.
-Ice Rink. If you're into skating, try it out!
-Deep Sea Adventure. Ride a submarine through the indoor "sea". Not worth the money in my opinion (tourist trap).
-Sea Life Caverns. A bunch of fish in the indoor "sea". Yay. (tourist trap)
-Dolphins. Go see the Dolphin show on the weekends! It's free!
-Galaxyland. Indoor amusement park. Well worth the money! Go on the Drop of Doom or the Mind Bender!
-3 movie theatres - Cineplex, Famous Players IMAX, and discount Cineplex.
-Casino, bingo, shooting gallery... and more! Leave a Comment Directions: You'll see tons of signs around the city directing you to the mall!Website: www.westedmall.com
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 Dolphin show at West Edmonton
Mall by JefieLeave a Comment Phone: 1-800-661-8890Directions: Use the mapquest link on WEM's websiteWebsite: www.westedmall.com Other Contact: tourism@westedmontonmall
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 by keida84
I highly recommend a choo choo train ride at the West Edmonton mall. It gives you a great look at Galaxyland which is the amusement park in the mall. You must be a certain height to ride this ride but if you are over 4'11" then you knees will be heading towards the vicinity of your nose.
I also recommend this ride if you have surly teenagers who don't want to be seen in public with you, what a great behavior modification tool. I rate it 5 stars.
All in all the ride is fun and very safe too, they have train crossings and everything, just don't get hit by the crossing gate. Leave a Comment Phone: 1-800-661-8890 (toll free- N.A.)Directions: Between 170 and 178 Street, and 87 and 90 AveWebsite: http://www.westedmall.com
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West Edmonton Mall
The province of Alberta's number one tourist attraction. The mall features over 800 stores and services, over 110 eating establishments, plus seven world class attractions. There is the world's largest indoor amusement park, the world's largest indoor waterpark, an NHL-size ice arena, four seaworthy submarines in the world's largest indoor man-made lake, dolphin shows, an exact replica of the Santa Maria ship, a miniature golf course, 26 movie theatres and a Las Vegas style casino. Leave a Comment
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 The 'lagoon' at the mall by VTShounen
Clothing stores dominate this mall, and prices range from discount to high-end. It is looked upon as a testing ground for expanding into Canada by American retailers, and so a few stores are unique to Western Canada. Lots of gift and gadget stores as well.
As for entertainment, WEM has the world's largest indoor water park, world's largest indoor amusement park, a skating rink, a mini-golf course, a driving range, a shooting range, 3 movie theatres, bunch of nightclubs, a Playdium, a casino, etc etc.
I, like most Edmontonians who do not live nearby, go there only occasionally to shop. Most of the time I go there for entertainment. So for first timers, definitely a neat experience. For veterans like myself, it still keeps drawing us back. And that's the best indication of a good place to go, wouldn't you say? Leave a Comment Directions: Between 170 & 178 St and 87 & 90 Ave. From south, go west on Whitemud, turn right on 170 or 178 St. From north, take Yellowhead Tr, turn south on 170 St. From central Edmonton, most direct is west on Jasper/102 Ave or Stony Plain/104 Ave.Other Contact: www.westedmontonmall.com 1 800
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 West Edmonton Mall. by AlphonsLeave a Comment
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 by Sharrie
Overwhelming & definitely worth a few more visits! I must try the rollercoaster next time.
Leave a Comment Directions: 8770 170th Street on the corner of 87th Avenue. Other Contact: Tel: 444 5300
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 by lauriejeanne
Ok,OK, the West Edmonton Mall is actually a very interesting 'mall' containing a killerwater slide and the Fantasy land Hotel -- with theme rooms for that 'special night.'
Firmly planted in the Guinness Book of Records as the largest shopping mall in the world, West Edmonton Mall offers over 800 stores and services and more than 110 eating establishments. This amazing place features the world's largest indoor amusement park, the world's largest indoor wave pool, real submarine voyages in the world's largest indoor lake, an exact replica of the Santa Maria, an 18-hole miniature golf course and much more, all under one roof!
West Edmonton Mall offers over
800 retail stores and services.
Covering some 48 city blocks (the size of 115 football fields) West Edmonton Mall is, in itself, a tourist destination. Leave a Comment
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