The West Edmonton Mall - A Shopping Paradise
Edmonton, the capital city of Alberta located in Canada has a number of exciting places to shop at. Anyone who loves to shop is bound to get exquisite items irrespective of the budget i.e. there is something for everyone. Of the different places where one can go and shop, the West Edmonton Mall deserves special mention. It offers to its customers a huge set of products and services which are usually very hard to find anywhere else.
When the name of this mall comes under question, there is no other mall in the whole of city that can come even close to competing with it. It has more than 800 stores in it and is known to be the biggest center for shopping and entertainment across the world. Hence, a popular believe goes something like this "if one doesn't find what he is looking for in this mall, he probably won't find it in any other mall." However, there are certain other malls that can be visited which include the likes of Kingsway Garden Mall which underwent renovation recently and Londonderry Mall which comprises of 150 stores. Because of their smaller size, they really cannot compete with the West Edmonton; nevertheless they do have popular brands such as Winners, The Bay etc.
This mall has more than just shops for people to come and hang out at. There are a number of fun activities to indulge in too. A total of nine thrilling and adventurous attractions are available for people to enjoy some of which include skating, mini golf, roller coasters and bowling. Hence, when people come to visit this mall, they have more than just shopping to do on their mind. On an average, thousands of people visit this mall on regular basis only adding to its popularity. The best part is that there is something for customers of all ages; be it the young or the elderly.
In order to facilitate convenience, the authorities at the mall have made available passes for other famous attractions so that one does not have to stand in a queue every time he wishes to visit. Details of some attractions are mentioned as below:
a) Professor Wem's Adventure Golf: This is the place to go and have some decent golfing fun. Equipment is provided for people to use.
b) Ice Palace: This place is host to world class skating events but is also open for people to skate as a recreational activity. If one is lucky, they just might witness the Edmonton ice hockey team practicing.
c) See the world Water Park: This place has water slides, bungee jumping and much more located in an indoor park.
d) Marine Life: An excellent place for children to learn about the marine life and adults to enjoy the scenic beauty.
As one can imagine, if all this is offered by West Edmonton Mall alone, someone who visits the city of Edmonton is not going to be left dejected or disappointed. Instead, he is sure to carry home with him fond memories of the wonderful wonders.