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West Edmonton Mall
📍 8882 170 St NW, Edmonton, AB T5T 4M2, Canada
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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
→Admission：Mall free; rides ticketed or by pass.
→Hours：Daily ~10:00–22:00 (reference).
→Duration：Half a day or more.
→Getting there：West Edmonton; by car or bus.
→Safety：Crowded indoors—mind kids and belongings.
→Respect：Follow ride and queue rules.
💡 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
Any practical tips for visiting West Edmonton Mall?
Weekdays are quieter with easier parking. Bring your own swimwear and towels for the waterpark.
