West Edmonton Mall

Edmonton


Kitsch lovers who can't afford the trip to Vegas might just be enchanted with West Edmonton Mall, while those less enamored by plastic plants and phony recreations of 15th-century galleons will hate it. Edmonton's urban behemoth has waterslides, an indoor wave pool, an amusement park, a skating rink, 800 retail stores and much more.

There are also mini-golf courses, a fake reef with a real sea lion and penguin, a petting zoo and a hotel. Make sure you note the exit on the way into this maze.


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