West Edmonton Mall
One of North America's largest shopping centres, with an indoor roller-coaster theme park, a giant water park, an ice rink and more than 800 shops under one roof.
West Edmonton Mall opened in 1981. It was once the largest shopping centre in the world and remains one of the largest in North America, with more than 800 shops and restaurants. Indoors you'll find Galaxyland, an amusement park with a roller coaster, the World Waterpark with an artificial wave pool, an NHL-standard ice rink, sea lion shows, mini golf and hotels. Entry to the mall is free, while each attraction sells its own tickets, though a combined pass is available. The mall is about 10 km west of the city centre. The trip by bus or light rail with a transfer takes about 40 minutes, so set aside at least half a day.
Opening hours
Mall approx. 10:00–21:00 (shorter on Sundays); theme park hours separate
Nearby sights
- Fort Edmonton Park
- Edmonton Valley Zoo
- TELUS World of Science – Edmonton
- William Hawrelak Park
- Rutherford House
- High Level Bridge
- Alberta Aviation Museum
- Alberta Legislature Building