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Author: thatbemguy
Youtuber, Edmonton Historian, West Edmonton Mall Enthusiast
Sky Divers
Currently Active: NoOpening Year: 1986Year Closed: Unknown Sky Divers was a parachute drop ride in Fantasyland, later known as Galaxyland, in West Edmonton Mall. The ride was in operation for only a very period, immediately following the parks expansion which … Continue reading Sky Divers
Lego Store at West Edmonton Mall
The Lego Store at West Edmonton Mall is a retail location of the brand Lego. It is considered a flagship location among Canada and is Canada’s largest Lego store. The store occupies the center space of Phase IV. Once home … Continue reading Lego Store at West Edmonton Mall
Europa Blvd.
Overlooking the once scenic, but now wacky, 18 hole mini putt course, is the classic indoor Parisian street: Europa Blvd. Truly a unique sight to see, this bit of outdoor Europe is an elegant addition to West Edmonton Mall. This area … Continue reading Europa Blvd.
Alpha Flight at WEM
Marvel’s Alpha Flight have not once, but twice, saved Edmonton and West Edmonton Mall from the clutches of evil. Marvel Comics’ used the Mall as a setting for their heroes adventures in two separate storylines. The first was in 1985, … Continue reading Alpha Flight at WEM
Christmas in Wonderland (2007)
In the mid 2000’s, the citizens of Edmonton were confused. Why? Because their beloved West Edmonton Mall still had their Christmas decorations up… in the middle of summer. The official word from the mall, at least early on, was that … Continue reading Christmas in Wonderland (2007)
Phase IV Expansion
In the late 90’s, what was presented as the Phase 4 expansion of West Edmonton Mall was completed. This ‘expansion’ differed from the others in that it didn’t actually add additional footprint to the mall. In the early 1990’s, the … Continue reading Phase IV Expansion
Phase III Expansion
Keeping pace with the previous expansion, Phase 3 of West Edmonton Mall opened to the public in 1985. Once again, exactly two years after the launch of Phase 2. However, many of the attractions included in this phase were not fully completed … Continue reading Phase III Expansion
Phase II Expansion
Nearly two years to the day after the mall’s grand opening, the Phase 2 expansion of West Edmonton Mall was completed. The first of what would be three new expansions to the mall drove home the reality of how iconic the mall would eventually become. … Continue reading Phase II Expansion
History of West Edmonton Mall
Opening of West Edmonton Mall On September 15 1981, Edmonton had a population of just a hair over 500,000 people. However, after this date, this relatively unknown northern city located in Alberta, Canada would be changed forever. Once a location with no international … Continue reading History of West Edmonton Mall