Looking for fun things to do with the family at West Edmonton Mall? We’ve got you covered with the ultimate list of exciting things to experience.
Things to do:
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Galaxyland (Powered by Hasbro) – 27+ rides and attractions, including rides, ninja climbing aerial park, arcade, interactive life-size games like Simon Says, Quirks in the Works, ride-on motorized animal themed track, bumper cars, climb & slide play park (you can access this younger-kid play area either with a day pass or separately pay for day-use of just this space), laser mission game, rock climbing and more!
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World Waterpark – 17+ slides, world’s largest indoor wave pool, hot tubs, spray-play area, kids climbing structure, indoor zip-line, concession and so much more in the perfect 31 degree tropical atmosphere. Pro tip: you can ask to buy a zip-line only ticket if you’d like to experience this on its own without buying a day pass for the waterpark.
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Ice Palace – Full-size NHL-regulation skating rink for public skating and events. (Always check the website for public skate times and cool upcoming events happening here)
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Professor WEM’s Adventure Golf – 18-hole themed mini-golf course.
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Dragon’s Tale Blacklight Mini-Golf – Glow-in-the-dark mini-golf experience – and in the same space – a mirror maze
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Sea Life Caverns – Underground aquarium with 100+ species of marine life.
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Sea Lion Shows – Daily educational and entertaining shows with trained sea lions. (Check the website for showtimes)
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Ed’s Bowling – Ten-pin bowling for all ages (ask for lane bumpers for smaller kids), billiards, arcade games, alien escape room and karaoke rooms
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DRIVE – Multi-level indoor go-kart racing track. Drivers must be 54” tall & at least 14 for the junior races and age 16+ for the regular races
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Splatterverse – Paint-splatter art experience (located inside DRIVE)
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VR Infinity Experiences – Immersive virtual reality adventures including a kid & family friendly “Horizon of Khufu” where a digital npc character guides your group through the Egyptian pyramids and beyond – as well as “Space Explorers” – a more mature, informative VR exploration of NASA missions and space. Tickets need to be purchased online.
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The Rec Room – Arcade games, virtual reality, bowling, sport simulator, table games, interactive climbing wall, food and more.
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Jubilations Junior Dinner Theatre – Interactive themed shows with a meal, geared toward families – these are shorter than regular dinner theatres, more upbeat and built around characters kids already love. They always have a comedy element and it’s fun for the whole family – check the website for themes (they change regularly) and show times; it’s best to buy tickets in advance.
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Theme rooms at the Fantasyland Hotel – Stay in unique themed suites like space, pirate, or underwater – located inside of the Mall itself – even if you’re local to Edmonton, this can add a fun element to a family stay-cation. Some rooms have jacuzzis and a stay at the hotel typically comes with perks like deals on attractions – check the Fantasyland website or give them a call for current offers for families – book in advance for the best price.
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Movie Theatre (Scotiabank Theatre) – Watch the latest releases on the big screen. Enjoy arcade games and a variety of food choices before heading in to your movie. Buy tickets in advance online to pre-choose the best seats & guarantee your showtime.
- The Ship – Climb aboard and check out the famous WEM ship for $2 a person or book 1.5 hour board game sessions with friends. The Ship can also be rented out for private events. See the website for details / contact info
- Birds of Paradise Paddle Boats – Paddle around the indoor lake close to the replica Santa Maria ship.
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Eat on Bourbon Street – Indoor “street” lined with restaurants featuring global cuisines.
- Lots of snack choices – From gourmet treats to classic fast food, you’ll find tons of snack and meal options throughout the mall. Our favorites include: Mr Halal Burger and Choco n Dip – both located outside of Galaxyland, close to Guest Services.
Always check the website for operating hours and availability of each attraction before heading out & whatever you decide to do, have a great time!