Nice (but very cold) Edmonton

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December 19th 2005

Published: December 19th 2005

Finally I have started my 2-week North American trip. The first stop of my trip is Edmonton, the provincial capital of Alberta. On Friday, I reached the Pacific Central Station in Vancouver and I exchanged the proof of purchase of the Greyhound Discovery Pass for the actual pass. With this Greyhound pass, I can take an unlimited number of bus rides within Westcoast America within 21 days. The jour... Read Full Entry

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Lau Chau Sang

autumncs

Born in Hong Kong and currently living in Singapore, I am a guy who loves travelling. Like many "travelholics" at TravelBlog, I'm so addicted to travelling that once I stopped travelling I will have withdrawal symptoms. Hence, to cure my addiction, I have to go somewhere at least once every 2 months. (I must admit that it is an expensive addiction. Haha. But at least addiction to travel is healthier than addiction to drugs/smoking/drinking...) I started using TravelBlog when I was doing my internship in Canada in 2005. (For older photos before my Canadian internship... full info

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West Edmonton Mall 9

A slice of Las Vegas...

West Edmonton Mall 9

A slice of Europe...

West Edmonton Mall 10

A slice of San Diego...

West Edmonton Mall 11

A slice of Singapore's Jurong Bird Park...

West Edmonton Mall 12

A slice of China...

West Edmonton Mall 13

A slice of Latin America...

West Edmonton Mall 14

A slice of New Orleans (before Hurricane Katrina came)

West Edmonton Mall 15

A slice of history... with Columbus' ship "Santa Maria"... (There was a toy display on the ship when I was there... What a funny irony between history and commercialism...)

West Edmonton Mall 16

A slice of California... (There were no oceans and beaches in Alberta, so people built one in the West Edmonton Mall, complete with deck chairs, beach umbrellas, and WAVES!)

West Edmonton Mall 17

Beachlife in Alberta... (complete with water-slides and bungee-jumps)

West Edmonton Mall 18

Take the most important attractions in Florida, compress them into a small area, and move them into West Edmonton Mall, and this is what you see...

West Edmonton Mall 19

Submarines in a shopping mall!!! Unbelievable! (These are proper working submarines, not rusty ones at some maritime museums...)

West Edmonton Mall 20

Feeling tired after all the shopping and sight-seeing? Treat yourself to this unique water massage...

West Edmonton Mall 21

One more look at "the slice of China"...

University LRT station

The University of Alberta has its own Light Rail Transit station! How many universities in the world has its own rail stations?

City Hall at night

Christmas decorations at Churchill Square

Christmas decorations at Churchill Square 2

Christmas decorations at Churchill Square 3

Bay LRT Station

Shiny metallic strips line the walls and ceilings of the station. Cool.

Alberta Legislature Building

19th December 2005

islam alhourani
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so nice
thank u the city is so nice inthe night I really loved this pictur by

10th June 2006

Jan
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Fun!!
Reading and viewing your pics I found very fun! My daughter is full of pics of her travels and I love it. I made a bus trip from Ontario to Sask. so I can relate to the lack of sleep but nice views!! Keep having fun touring! Great site!! Jan

26th June 2006

chris
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Excelent
My wife and I are planning to migrate to Canada and hopefully live near to Edmonton and after reading and viewing your journey to Edmonton has inspired us.WOW!!!!! What a place to be!!! Hope you enjoy the rest of your tour..... Chris

9th July 2006

Jeanie
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Hi! I have lived in Edmonton for 6 years and I loved seeing it through your eyes, much more fresh and new than mine! good luck on your travels.

1st December 2006

BLOWJOE FROM MEXICO
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WHERE ARE THE ROLLERCOASTERS?
I DON'T SEE ANY PICTURES OF THE ROLLERCOASTERS, I HEARD SO MUCH ABOUT! WHERE ARE THEY? BECAUSE I HEARD THAT IS THE MAIN ATTRACTION AT THIS MALL! THEY WERE NOT CLEAR ONES AT ALL!

23rd July 2007

ellie
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edmonton looks amazing
hiya thanks for your comments on edmonton, im planning on going there for a hoilday sometime this year or next year,and when do you think is the best time to go then? because if i go at winter it looks really cold so i might have to pack my warm clothes, so what time of the year is the best time to go then so i know what clothes to bring? also i enjoyed your pictures too

17th September 2007

Samuel Lam
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Introduction of Edmonton to an Edmontonian
Thank you very much for the nice comments of Edmonton. I have lived here for 36 years and still do, I guess I have taken it for granted, now I appreciate this city so much more through your eyes and your wonderful article. Come back soon.

12th November 2007

weird
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o
wuba

12th November 2007

cool
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opps
I LOVE THIS PLACE IT'S SO AWSOME THANK U!!!!!!!.

12th November 2007

COOL
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OPPS
SORRY FOR NOT SIGNING MY NAME..........,...............UM......................UMM...YUM.......YUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU....... COOL

20th April 2008

Sharon
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Edmonton
I too have lived in Edmonton nearly all of my life. It's interesting to hear the things that people find interesting. It's unfortunate I hadn't seen this much sooner, I would have recommended a tour of the Muttart Conservatory. 4 glass pyramids in the valley....each has a different theme, and oodles of plants/birds etc. Very beautiful and serene. http://www.edmonton.ca/portal/server.pt/gateway/PTARGS_0_2_261_208_0_43/http%3B/CMSServer/COEWeb/arts+culture+and+attractions/attractions/muttart+conservatory/ Over 700 species of plants.....if you're into that sort of thing.

4th August 2008

blah
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cold?
i can't believe you think -10 celcius is cold

28th October 2008

anonymous
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hahahahah, I just moved FROM edmonton. It's an ok city, but I never really thought people visited it! hahaha. I definitely laughed at all the clothes you were wearing at -10. I have to say, that was a bit extreme. no need to layer up at that warm a temp ;o)

5th March 2009

Erin
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Haha. I thought it was funny you need that many layers of clothing for -10 degrees Celcius!! And were still cold?!? I've visited Edmonton twice, and absolutely loved the mall. I stayed overnight at the Fantasy Hotel and still have yet to make it around the entire mall. (Recommendations on the Polonisian Themed room). I hope the rest of your adventures went well!!

28th November 2009

anonymous
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You are lucky it was ONLY -10 and not -40 Celsius. :)))) I live in Edmonton. It is an OK city, I love the summer but the winter is very long and COLD!!!! Brrrrr!

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