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# West Edmonton Mall

West Edmonton Mall can support several very different family days within one destination. A water-park visit, indoor amusement rides, skating, shopping and a hotel stay are all possible, but trying to combine every option into one day misses the point. Its real advantage is the ability to choose a substantial experience and keep food, other activities and accommodation close by.

 

World Waterpark and Galaxyland are separate major attractions with their own conditions, while Ice Palace and other leisure businesses add alternatives. Mall opening hours are not a universal attraction schedule, and a hotel booking or shopping visit does not automatically include amusement admission. The destination is best understood as a collection of distinct experiences rather than one giant all-inclusive park.

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## Directory planning information

- Source review status: Sources reviewed
- Coordinates: 53.52278, -113.62306
- Record type: resort
- Operating state: operating
- Timezone: America/Edmonton
- Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
- Address: 8882 170 Street Northwest, Edmonton, Alberta T5T 4J2, Canada
- City / locality: Edmonton
- State / province / region: Alberta
- Country: Canada
- [Official website](<https://www.wem.ca/>)
- [Getting there](<https://www.wem.ca/frequently-asked-questions/>) (links checked 2026-10-25)

### Planning your visit

Choose the first attraction before deciding which entrance and parking area to use. The mall’s directory identifies levels and phases, and Guest Services can help with the route once inside. Compare individual tickets with any multi-attraction product only against the experiences the family will actually use. Allow for changing and storage when water recreation is involved, with a practical meeting point for a split group. A focused plan leaves enough energy to enjoy the scale of the destination without spending the day walking back and forth.
- [Planning source](<https://www.wem.ca/frequently-asked-questions/>); checked 2026-10-25

### Getting there

Head to 8882 170 Street Northwest, Edmonton, Alberta T5T 4J2, Canada. Follow the official arrival guide to find the right entrance for your visit.
- [Planning source](<https://www.wem.ca/frequently-asked-questions/>); checked 2026-10-25
- Distinct major attractions: World Waterpark and Galaxyland are separate attractions within West Edmonton Mall. 
- [Planning source](<https://www.wem.ca/frequently-asked-questions/>); checked 2026-10-25

### Sources and credits

- [Official source](<https://www.wem.ca/frequently-asked-questions/>)
- [Independent source](<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/West_Edmonton_Mall>)

Information checked: 2026-10-25.

Source credit: Photo: West Edmonton Mall


## Fan score

86.6% positive. 194 thumbs up; 30 thumbs down; 224 total votes. Combined child-place votes; no direct resort voting.