Edmonton/West End

The West End can be easily accessed by both of Edmonton's major east-west expressways, Yellowhead Trail (Hwy 16) and Whitemud Drive, as well as Anthony Henday Drive (Hwy 216), Edmonton's ring road. Stony Plain Road and 107 Avenue are the major connections to downtown. 170 Street is the major north-south thoroughfare through the west end, with most commercial and retail development being focused between Stony Plain Road and Whitemud Drive.
More recent development like Lewis Estates and La Perle are much harder to navigate, like most suburban areas in North America. They use windy roads and you may feel like you are in a maze. A roadmap would be suggested.

By bus

Using bus in the area is relatively simple. Only recent developments do not have bus connections. Bus waits are usually between 7 (peak)-45 (night)minutes. Check ETS for times and routes. Information on the bus system, including wait times, is available at 780-496-1600 or .
Bus routes 1 and 100 run between downtown Edmonton (Jasper Avenue/101 Street) and the West Edmonton Mall which has its own transit centre. Bus 100 runs express while bus 1 is a slower local service.

• CrestwoodThis area was settled mostly around the 1960s and 1970s and includes many new projects from housing to commercial strips that keeps the area modern. Despite the area being shrouded by infill of modern mansion, the place still tends to keep a 1960s-style charm. It has a number of funky buildings especially west of 149 St. and has great skyline views.

• Sir Wilfrid Laurier ParkIt's on the river valley and is a nice park to sit and enjoy.

• Valley Zoo

  phone: +1 780 496-6924
  address: 13315 Buena Vista Rd
  350 animals on 110 acres, including (according to its critics) "the northernmost captive elephant in the world". A nice small mix of animals and a quiet experience.

• Candy Cane Lane

  address: 148 St. NW between 100 and 92 Avenue NW
  For three weeks in December, 8 blocks of residential get transformed into a big Christmas light display. Houses bring out their best lights and decorations. Many people drive the street, but you can also walk as an alternative way to enjoy an Edmonton tradition. It is best to view after dark (Sunset is around 5PM in December) so everything can be seen in action. Visitors are encouraged to bring a non-perishable food donation to place in boxes set up along the lane for the Edmonton Food Bank, a charity that helps families in need.

• Galaxyland

  address: West Edmonton Mall
  The world's largest indoor amusement park. Home to the world's largest indoor roller coaster, the Mindbender. Opened in 1983 as "Fantasyland", and its was name changed to "Galaxyland" in 1995.

• Lewis Estates Golf Club

  phone: +1 780 489-4653
  address: 260 Suder Greens Drive
  (Public: 6220 yards, par 72) This course is embedded in the Lewis Estates housing development, and most of the fairways snake between rows of homes. Some "wild" fairways cut through the natural forest that still exists in the middle of the first nine holes, and they are a welcome respite from the fences, yards, and all-too-vulnerable windows of the remaining holes.

• Mayfield Dinner Theatre

  phone: +1-780-483-4051
  address: 16615 109 Ave

• Scotiabank Theatre

  phone: +1 780 444-2400
  address: #3030, 8882-170 Street
  Well kept theatre, at busy times expect to wait in lines (especially concession). The picture of the screen is very good. Shows the standard of regular Blockbuster movies.

• The Edmonton Corn Maze

• Edmonton River Cree Resort and Casino

  address: 300 East Lapotac Blvd, Enoch, AB

• Professor Wem's Adventure Golf

  phone: +1 780-444-5321
  address: Galaxyland, WEM
  Minigolf

• West Edmonton Mall

  phone: +1 780-444-5321
  address: 8882 170 St NW
  Largest mall in North America with an indoor amusement park, waterpark, ice-rink, minigolf, and bowling. The main shopping part of the mall has all the standard multi-national brands in a typical mall setting. It has a newer "Bourbon St" indoor eat-street and food court. The additional space to make it the "largest" is mostly to accommodate the recreational features. Otherwise it's easy to negotiate, and looking perhaps just a little tired. It's a very much a mix of locals and tourists here - it's not about premium brands and you can do value shopping here.

• Mayfield CommonPower centre, suburban shopping.

• Depot 170 / Terra Losa Shopping CentrePower centres, suburban shopping. The two power centres are separated by 99 Ave.

• Westpoint CentrePower centre, suburban shopping.

Mid-range

• Cactus Club Cafe

  address: North Side of West Edmonton Mall - 2715 8882 170 St NW
  Good American food, with a modern atmosphere. Accessible directly from the WEM parking lot.

• Chop

  phone: +1 780 487-2467
  address: 17635 Stony Plain Rd NW
  A steakhouse and seafood palace. It keeps its modern style clean and yet, casual.

• Delux Burger Bar

  address: 9682 142 St.
  This cool, contemporary room serves urban comfort food. Gourmet burgers of every kind dominate the menu, but there's room for trendy treatments of favourites like the grilled cheese sandwich and macaroni and cheese dish. Try the shopping cart of fries, a unique experience.

• Jungle Jim's

  address: #1648 8882 170 St. NW
  A cool little restaurant in West Edmonton Mall gives a somewhat tropical interior along with Caribbean inspired foods to the area. It is kind of tacky, but neat nonetheless.

• Piccolino Bistro

  address: 9112 142 St NW
  This busy location serves casual Italian food in a small but attractive room. Portions are generous, and while the recipes are not adventurous, they are tasty and satisfying. The owner is often present and very hospitable, service is friendly and professional, and the restaurant is popular enough to require reservations on the weekends.

• Tasty Tomato

  address: 14233 Stony Plain Road NW
  An owner is almost always present, and the homy atmosphere combined with friendly service make this a neighbourhood favourite. There are more sophisticated Italian restaurants in the area, but simple, pleasing dishes delivered in hearty servings win out over refinement for many. The room is informal and small, so line-ups out the door are common on busy nights.

Splurge

• Gini's

  address: 10706 142 St NW
  Set unobtrusively in a strip mall, Gini's provides a menu of classic French cuisine at the city's highest level of quality. Service is very professional, course delivery is well-timed, and the airy, high-ceilinged rooms create a Continental atmosphere in the most unlikely of locations.

• The Sawmill - Edmonton Terra Losa

  phone: +1-780-486-5866
  address: 9504 170 Street
  “AAA” Alberta Prime Rib; Sunday brunch (10AM-2PM).

• Fantasy Lounge

  address: 17700 87 Avenue NW

• Doc's Restaurants & Lounge

  address: 15203 Stony Plain Road NW

• Flamingo Restaurant and Lounge

  address: 15835 87 Avenue NW

• Brewsters Brewing Company & Restaurant

  address: 15820 87th Avenue
  Typical Western cuisine done in a moderately upscale fashion.

Budget

• Comfort Inn West

  phone: +1-780-484-4415
  address: 17610 100 Ave

• Executive Royal Inn West Edmonton

  phone: +1 780 484-6000
  address: 10010 178 Street NW

• Quality Inn West Edmonton

  phone: +1 780 484-8000
  address: 17803 Stony Plain Road NW

• Ramada by Wyndham Edmonton West

  phone: +1-780-483-4000
  address: 10017 179A Street

• Sandman Hotel Edmonton West

  phone: +1-780-483-1385
  address: 17635 Stony Plain Road

• Super 8 by Wyndham Edmonton/West

  phone: +1 780-455-1111
  address: 16818 118 Avenue
  Popular with truckers or people just staying the night. Good quality, and good highway access and awesome prices.

• Travelodge by Wyndham Edmonton West

  phone: +1-780-800-7183
  address: 18320 Stony Plain Rd

Mid-range

• Candlewood Suites West Edmonton

  phone: +1-780-756-6944
  address: #1 18520 100 Avenue

• Courtyard by Marriott Edmonton West

  phone: +1 780-638-6070
  address: 10011 184 St

• Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham West Edmonton

  phone: +1-780-444-4440
  address: 10010 179A St

• Element Edmonton West

  phone: +1-780-250-5566
  address: 18540 100 Ave

• Hampton Inn Edmonton

  phone: +1 780 443-4171
  address: 18304 100 Ave
  Luxurious suites and friendly staff-definitely a good deal.

• Holiday Inn Express & Suites West Edmonton-Mall Area

  phone: +1-780-756-2134
  address: #2 18520 100 Avenue

• Holiday Inn & Suites West Edmonton

  phone: +1 780 444-3110
  address: 11330 170 Street NW

• Howard Johnson West Edmonton

  phone: +1 780 484-3333
  address: 15540 Stony Plain Road NW

• Hyatt Place Edmonton West

  phone: +1-780-244-4900
  address: 18004 100 Avenue

• West Edmonton Mall Inn

  phone: +1 780 444-9378
  address: 17504 90 Avenue NW
  Separate from the mall but part of the mall property. An excellent alternative if the Fantasyland Hotel is too much for your budget.

• Wingate by Wyndham Edmonton West

  phone: +1-780-443-1000
  address: 18220 100 Avenue

Splurge

• River Cree Resort and Casino

  address: 300 East Lapotac Boulevard
  The hotel features 4 restaurants, an on-site casino, 2 NHL-sized hockey rinks, indoor pool, and state-of-the-art fitness centre.

• Fantasyland Hotel

  address: 17700 87 Avenue NW
  Perhaps the one of the most unusual hotels in Canada, featuring exotically themed rooms such as Hollywood, African Safari, Polynesian, Trucks, Trains, and so on. It is convenient if you plan to spend several days inside the enormous shopping center.

• Hilton Garden Inn West Edmonton

  phone: +1 780 443-2233
  address: 17610 Stony Plain Rd

• DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel West Edmonton

  phone: +1-780-484-0821
  address: 16615 109 Ave
  Quality rooms, consistent with the best of this brand. A few surrounding eateries. No practical public transport or shuttles, but a large, free parking lot. Attached to a theatre, with a bar and restaurant in the foyer.

Edmonton's West End is relatively safe, but normal precautions should be followed. If out at after dark, it is advisable to have company. Jasper Place area can be an area of concern, yet West Edmonton Mall (WEM) is the biggest area to be wary of. After closing hours, leave quickly to avoid mugging or assault. If parking at WEM, be wary to keep valuables out of sight and preferably with you as theft from cars is higher than average here than in many other places in Edmonton.

Hospital

• Misericordia Community Hospital

  phone: +1-780-735-2000
  address: 16940 87 Ave
  24-hour Emergency Care