Edmonton
Edmonton, the capital city of Alberta, is
well known for its scenic river valley and numerous art and music festivals. It
is also home to the world's largest shopping and entertainment centre, West
Edmonton Mall. For nature enthusiasts, Edmonton is a scenic drive from Jasper
National Park, in the heart of Alberta's Rocky Mountains.
Edmonton is
the political and intellectual capital of Canada's province of Alberta. Greater
Edmonton is a metropolitan centre with a population of 919,413 (2000) -
encompassing 36 municipalities. It has one of the lowest population densities
of any major North American city - about 67 times less than the population
density of New York City!
The West Edmonton Mall
West Edmonton Mall is waiting for you! It's the world's
largest entertainment and shopping centre and Alberta's number one tourist
attraction, featuring over 800 stores and services, over 110 eating
establishments, plus Seven World Class Attractions. It's the only mall of its
kind - both a shopper's dream and a world of excitement and
adventure.
This amazing structure - often called the "8th Wonder of the
World" - spans the equivalent of 48 city blocks in the prestigious west end of
the City of Edmonton (metro population over 995,000), in the Province of
Alberta.
The mall has it all: a world class hotel, the widest variety of
one-of-a-kind stores, fantastic attractions, spectacular games, restaurants to
suit all tastes and great entertainment. It's all under one roof, ensuring you
and your family have a fun and relaxing experience.
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