West Edmonton Real Estate

Entertainment, Restaurants, Cafes

The West Edmonton Mall is located in the neighbourhood and is the largest shopping mall in North America. Over 800 stores employ more than 24,000 people, and more than 30 million people visit the mall each year. Retailers include men’s, women’s, and children’s clothing; accessories; footwear; home décor; gifts; department stores; health and beauty; specialty foods; hobbies and toys; electronics; art and framing; books and stationery; sporting goods; pets; and bridal wear. Besides the retail stores, the mall also offers services and restaurants. Attractions at the mall include the world’s largest indoor amusement park, a large indoor water park, a bowling alley, an aquarium, an indoor ice rink, mini golf and golf facilities, and a replica ship. Also in the neighbourhood is the Edmonton Valley Zoo, which is home to over 350 animals, including varieties of frogs, birds, lizards, snakes, and mammals like wolves, elephants, tigers, monkeys, zebras, camels, and wallabies.

Dining options are scattered throughout West Edmonton. Vivo Ristorante on Lessard Road NW offers authentic traditionalal Italian fare such as pasta, meats, and salads. An open cooking area allows customers to watch the chefs at work as they prepare the hearty and colourful meals. Hap’s Hungry House, located on Stony Plain Road NW, is a popular spot for diner food like breakfast specials, burgers, sandwiches, chicken fingers, and soups. Customers can get breakfast any time of the day at the comfortable, homey location. Guru Fine Indian Cuisine on 100th Avenue NW provides modern twists on traditional Indian fare such as butter chicken, samosas, tandoori chicken, and vegetarian dishes. Bright and flavourful meals are served in the restaurant’s soothing atmosphere.

Pollution / Noise

West Edmonton is sometimes affected by heavy traffic and industry-related air pollution. Areas near major roadways and busy commercial hubs can experience noise issues at times.

Crime Rate

West Edmonton’s crime rate is similar to those of nearby neighbourhoods. The most common types of crime in the area are break and enter, assault, theft of a motor vehicle, and theft from a vehicle.

Family Life

Park space is found throughout West Edmonton. Callingwood Park in the neighbourhood’s southern section features sports fields, a spray park, a skateboard park, an off-leash dog area, picnic sites, ball diamonds, a pavilion, restroom facilities, and treed areas. Located in the southeastern section along the North Saskatchewan River, Westridge Park has walking trails through forested areas, as well as a wooden staircase that leads to spectacular views of the river. Just north of Westridge Park is Rio Park, which also has walking trails, as well as off-leash dog areas and views of the North Saskatchewan River. Other parks in the neighbourhood include Aldergrove Park, Summerlea Park, Primrose Park, Lymburn Park, and Willowby Park.

There are two public libraries in the neighbourhood: the Lois Hole (Callingwood) branch and the Jasper Place branch. Both provide access to amenities such as computers, printers, photocopiers, scanners, Wi-Fi, and study space. Both also provide programming for people of all ages, such as computer classes, storytime, book clubs, and general interest workshops. The Jamie Platz Family YMCA has a fitness area, a swimming pool with lap lanes, squash and racquetball courts, an indoor running/walking track, a yoga studio, a games room, and a gymnasium. Programs offered at the centre include swimming, yoga, fitness, floor hockey, pickleball, dance, soccer, and martial arts. A number of community leagues located in the neighbourhood provide programs and resources for residents. These leagues can be found in the Parkview, Willowby, Callingwood, Aldergrove, Belmead, LaPearle, Elmwood, Jasper Park, Laurier Heights, Grovenor, Mayfield, and High Park areas.