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West Edmonton Mall

📍 8882 170 St NW, Edmonton, AB T5T 4J2
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Quick Facts

Location
Canada, Edmonton
Category
Shopping
Duration
Half a day or more (incl. attractions)
Address
8882 170 St NW, Edmonton, AB T5T 4J2
Coordinates
53.5226, -113.6242

Introduction

West Edmonton Mall (WEM), in Edmonton, Alberta, held the title of the world's largest shopping centre from the 1980s until 2004. Its enclosed area exceeds 480,000 m² and fuses retail with a full resort of attractions: the World Waterpark with wave pool and slides, the Ice Palace—a rare indoor Olympic-size hockey rink—a themed amusement park, mini-golf, a sea-life aquarium and a Polynesian-themed lagoon. Hundreds of stores, restaurants and a hotel make it a true one-stop destination. Rain or shine, it is Edmonton's top family outing year-round; plan at least half a day.

✨ Highlights

01
World Waterpark
The signature World Waterpark has a wave pool and many slides, fun year-round.
02
Ice Palace
A rare indoor Olympic-size hockey rink—watch teams train and compete up close.
03
Theme park & aquarium
Rides, mini-golf and a sea-life aquarium make the family fun core.
04
Retail & dining
Hundreds of shops, restaurants and a hotel under one roof.

🛈 Practical Info

→Duration:Half a day or more.
→Safety:Crowded indoors—mind kids and belongings.
→Respect:Follow ride and queue rules.
→Ticket Information:Mall free; rides ticketed or by pass.
→Transportation:About 36 km from the airport, 30 to 40 minutes up Highway 2 then west on Whitemud Drive to 170 Street, and 12 km from downtown, 20 to 25 minutes out Stony Plain Road and 100 Avenue.

Opening Hours

Opening Hours
Monday10:00-21:00
Tuesday10:00-21:00
Wednesday10:00-21:00
Thursday10:00-21:00
Friday10:00-21:00
Saturday10:00-21:00
Sunday11:00-18:00

The hours page banner reads MALL HOURS 10:00 AM TO 9:00 PM and its week table for 6 to 12 November 2026 gives 10:00 to 21:00 on Friday, Saturday, Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, 11:00 to 18:00 on Sunday and only 12:00 to 18:00 on 11 November for Remembrance Day, warning that individual retailer hours may differ. Attractions keep their own times: World Waterpark 11:00-17:00, GalaxyLand 12:00-19:00, Ice Palace 11:00-19:00, Marine Life 11:00-17:00, DRIVE 13:00-21:00, Ed s Bowling 12:00 to midnight minus a minute, Birds of Paradise 17:00-21:00, the two mini golf venues 12:00-21:00, Splatterverse 13:00-21:00 and The Ship 10:00-21:00.

💡 Tips

• Weekdays are quieter with easier parking.
• Bring your own swimwear and towels for the waterpark.
• Combo passes usually beat buying single-ride tickets.
• A warm indoor escape on cold winter days.

FAQ

What are the opening hours of West Edmonton Mall?

Monday: 10:00-21:00; Tuesday: 10:00-21:00; Wednesday: 10:00-21:00; Thursday: 10:00-21:00; Friday: 10:00-21:00; Saturday: 10:00-21:00; Sunday: 11:00-18:00; The hours page banner reads MALL HOURS 10:00 AM TO 9:00 PM and its week table for 6 to 12 November 2026 gives 10:00 to 21:00 on Friday, Saturday, Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, 11:00 to 18:00 on Sunday and only 12:00 to 18:00 on 11 November for Remembrance Day, warning that individual retailer hours may differ. Attractions keep their own times: World Waterpark 11:00-17:00, GalaxyLand 12:00-19:00, Ice Palace 11:00-19:00, Marine Life 11:00-17:00, DRIVE 13:00-21:00, Ed s Bowling 12:00 to midnight minus a minute, Birds of Paradise 17:00-21:00, the two mini golf venues 12:00-21:00, Splatterverse 13:00-21:00 and The Ship 10:00-21:00.

How much is the admission for West Edmonton Mall?

Mall free; rides ticketed or by pass.

Any practical tips for visiting West Edmonton Mall?

Weekdays are quieter with easier parking. Bring your own swimwear and towels for the waterpark.

How long should I spend at West Edmonton Mall?

A typical visit takes Half a day or more (incl. attractions).

Details here follow wem.ca; hours, prices and access change with the season and events, so please check wem.ca before you go.