West Edmonton Mall

I have been to Canada more times than I can count. I have family that live in Sault Ste. Marie, Canada, which is right over the border to Canada. Usually once a summer my family either travels there to see them or their family comes to the United States to see us. I have also traveled to and toured around Toronto and Niagara Falls. Both were pretty short trips but enough time to see some of the main sights. In Toronto my family and I saw the play Mama Mia. It was my first big play I've seen and it was amazing. Niagara Falls was pretty neat too. We took a ride on the Maid of the Mist, which is a boat that takes you right up close to the falls. You actually get so wet you have to wear ponchos. I love my family trips to Canada, but one place we haven't been that I'd really like to go is the West Edmonton Mall in Edmonton, Alberta. 

The West Edmonton Mall is the largest mall in North America and the forth largest in the world. It has over 800 stores, a waterpark, amusement park (Galaxy land), indoor lake, movie theatre, and ice rink. It is definitely more than a one-day trip. It seems a little overwhelming to me, but I wouldn't have to do everything there is to offer. Just being there would be a lot of fun. 

The waterpark is North America's largest indoor waterpark. It is known for its wave pool, which is the world's largest indoor wave pool. The waves can be up to 2 meters high. The Twister is the tallest slide, reaching a height up to 83 feet. Tube rides are also available. 

Galaxy Land as you might have guessed, is the world's largest indoor amusement park. As of right now there are 24 rides and attractions. New ones are currently being developed. I think the nice thing about the amusement park is the rides are rated of levels. There are 8 beginner rides, 9 intermediate, and 7 thrill. Beginner rides, such as the carousel, would mostly be for younger kids or those who might not have been to an amusement park. Intermediate rides can be roller coasters with no loops or spin rides. The thrill rides are more advanced. They include most of the big coasters. Mindbender is one of the most popular coasters. It has tons of twists, three vertical loops, and many more surprises. I will definitely go to the amusement park when I visit the mall. 

My cousins have actually been to the mall. They two places they visited were the amusement park and waterpark. In the waterpark they said the wave pool was one of the best things there. The waves are so high you feel as if you are on top of the other kids farther back than you. In the amusement park they liked the Mindbender and Galaxy Orbiter, another coaster that intertwines with the Mindbender.