Shopping in Alberta
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Mountain Equipment Co-op
MEC is the place to get your outdoor kit sorted before heading into the hills. It has a huge selection of outdoor equipment, travel gear, active clothing and books.
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West Edmonton Mall
It's hard to know whether to laugh or cringe at the West Edmonton Mall, which may as well be a different planet orbiting the city. Not content to simply be a shopping mall, it has the world's largest waterslides, an equipped indoor wave pool, a full-sized amusement park, a skating rink, two, yes, two minigolf courses, a fake reef with real seals swimming around, a petting zoo, a hotel and 800 stores thrown in as a bonus. It truly is a sight to see.
The kids will love it and no visit to Edmonton is complete without seeing it - love it or hate it, there's nothing else like West Ed. So go for a stroll through Chinatown, grab a meal on the delightfully unauthentic Bourbon St,…
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Chinook Centre
If you're in need of some retail therapy, Chinook, located just south of downtown, is a good place to get your treatment. Chain retail shops, department stores, a movie theater and lots of greasy food are all present and accounted for.
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The Urban Dog
For the dog or dog owner who has everything. It gets cold come winter and you wouldn't let your pooch go out wearing any old thing, would you? High fashion for your canine friends - very fun, very tongue in cheek, very camp.
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Alberta Boot Co
Visit the factory and store run by the province's only western boot manufacturer and pick up a pair of your choice made from kangaroo, ostrich, python, rattlesnake, lizard, alligator or boring old cowhide.
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Old Strathcona Farmers' Market
This not-to-be-missed indoor market offers everything from organic food to arts and crafts, and hosts some 130 vendors. Everyone comes here on Saturday morning - it's quite the scene.
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Smithbilt Hats
Ever wondered how a cowboy hat is made? Well here is your chance to find out. These guys have been shaping hats in the traditional way since you parked your horse out front.
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Polly Magoos
This groovy, slightly bohemian shop has a bit of everything on offer. Browse your way through saki sets, Buddhist beads and funky fashion - they're all part of the mosaic.
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Banff Book & Art Den
Banff Books & Art Den is a lovely store with a wide selection; a wall full of books on the area's mountains and environment, history and outdoor activities.
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Welch's Chocolate Shop
As a treat for good behavior, stop by Welch's Chocolate Shop, where the little darlings can truly behave like kids in a candy store.
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