ABOUT EDMONTON // 64
SHOPPING. Peruse charming Old Strathcona, named one of Canada's 10 best shopping
districts, or discover eclectic home-grown retailers and eateries in the High Street and the 124
Street areas. At West Edmonton Mall—North America's largest shopping and entertainment
complex—you'll find more than 800 stores and services, and more than 100 dining options to
fuel your shopping spree. Did we mention that this mall also has the largest indoor wave pool,
the largest indoor amusement park, the largest triple loop indoor rollercoaster and the exact
replica of Christopher Columbus' flagship that he sailed on his first voyage across the Atlantic
Ocean in 1492? Oh yeah, and an indoor National Hockey League sized ice rink. And as a bonus,
there is no sales tax, just the federal five percent Goods and Services tax.
DINING. From food trucks to fine dining, Edmonton caters to food lovers. Using fresh fruits
and vegetables from area growers, along with Alberta's famous honey, city chefs put together
menus that include locally grown bison, deer, elk, lamb and pork—in addition to Alberta's
world-renowned beef. More than 2,000 restaurants, bistros, pubs and cafés serve every type of
international cuisine, vegan and vegetarian dishes and local specialties for you to devour.
