Frequently Asked Questions About West Edmonton Mall
As your Guide to Edmonton, I get asked questions about the City every day.
Many of them deal with West Edmonton Mall. Below is a list of frequently asked questions about the
Mall, designed to provide information for those planning a visit. If you have any other questions
that are not addressed here, please feel free to send me an email
and I will add it.
Question: How many stores does WEM have?
Answer: There are over 800 stores and services and 110 food stands and restaurants.
Question: Is there overnight motorhome parking available?
Answer: There is a lot on 90th Avenue providing free day parking for motorhomes. There is overnight motorhome parking nearby at various campgrounds.
Question: I want to stay at the Mall, but Fantasyland Hotel is a bit out of my price range. Are there
other accomodations available there?
Answer: Yes. The West Edmonton Mall Inn is right across the street.
There are also numerous hotels nearby within a fifteen minute drive of the Mall.
Question: How much time does it take to see the Mall?
Answer: To really appreciate all the Mall has to offer, plan to spend a full day there -- at least.
This includes time for shopping, eating, maybe taking in a few rides at Galaxyland and just looking around.
Question: How big is it?
Answer: The Mall spans the equivalent of over 48 street blocks and is 5.3 million square feet.
Question: Is there a day care for my children?
Answer: There is a drop-in daycare (free, based on space availability). Contact Mall Administration for more information.
Question: How much does it cost to get into the Mall?
Answer: There is no general admission charge. Each attraction, however, has an admission charge that varies.
Question: Is parking available and how much does it cost?
Answer: Parking is free and there are over 20 000 spaces available on a first come, first served basis.
