Edmonton’s mall vibes are something else — this really is a one-mall town, and everyone knows which one. West Edmonton Mall doesn’t just eclipse the rest, it leaves every other mall in Canada in the dust. Pirate ship, roller coaster, waterpark, bronze whale, the whole deal. Call it West Ed, or just say "the mall" - everyone will know which mall you're talking about. WEM even inspired its own art show in 2023 (from which we have a map of WEM mall memories available here!). WEM is pretty much legend, and everyone will have a story about it.
If you know, you know: the river valley is Edmonton’s not-so-secret flex. It’s the biggest stretch of urban parkland in North America — miles and miles of trails that wind through the city like a green spine. Some of us grew up bombing down its toboggan hills. Some of us learned to bike on its paths. Many of us just wander it year-round, and leave it at that.
We go partly for the views, partly to remember why we love this place at all. Bridges, stairs, random lookout benches: choose your adventure. We’re more than a river valley, but Edmontonians will walk it, talk it up, and drag you along for the view.
Here's some of our favourite walks:
