Leaving Alberta Beach, we passed through miles of rolling farmland and arrived in Edmonton in time for lunch at Costco. Canadian Costcos have more variety in their food-court than in the U.S. and we just love their Canadian bacon and pineapple pizza, with Canadian bacon unlike anything you’ll see in the U.S. They also have something we’ve never seen…French fries with brown gravy and Portine, a soft French cheese.
We then headed to Ft. Saskatchewan (northeast from Edmonton) Alberta to visit our friends Ed and Judy at their beautiful country home. We met them last winter in Yuma AZ. We spent the rest of the day catching up and indulging in Judy’s wonderful cooking, made even better by produce from her abundant garden.
Thursday we spent most of the day at the Edmonton Mall, the biggest mall either of us has ever been in. There is so much to do here (amusement as well as shopping) that you can rent “theme” rooms to stay the night as it isn’t possible to take in all there is to do in one day.
There is a huge mini-golf course, Captain Hook’s pirate ship and sea lion shows.
We were particularly taken with the large swimming area, complete with lounge chairs on the beach and waves to play in.
Of course we had to have a cup of coffee to rest up at Tim Horton’s before further exploring. We are trying to fit in with the Canadians. Tim Horton’s is even more popular here than Starbucks is in the states.
Thursday we spent most of the day at the Edmonton Mall, the biggest mall either of us has ever been in. There is so much to do here (amusement as well as shopping) that you can rent “theme” rooms to stay the night as it isn’t possible to take in all there is to do in one day.
There is a huge mini-golf course, Captain Hook’s pirate ship and sea lion shows.
We were particularly taken with the large swimming area, complete with lounge chairs on the beach and waves to play in.
Of course we had to have a cup of coffee to rest up at Tim Horton’s before further exploring. We are trying to fit in with the Canadians. Tim Horton’s is even more popular here than Starbucks is in the states. Next to Tims is a offical size Hockey rink as well.
It is literally amazing the amount of entertainment. The “Amusement Park” in the mall is like having Disney Land rolled into a shopping mall. We were in awe! I couldn’t resist the temptation to ride on the roller coaster, which had some of the most severe drops and loops (3 of them) and turns of any coaster I’ve been on.
The guy next to me was about to wet his pants.
It is literally amazing the amount of entertainment. The “Amusement Park” in the mall is like having Disney Land rolled into a shopping mall. We were in awe! I couldn’t resist the temptation to ride on the roller coaster, which had some of the most severe drops and loops (3 of them) and turns of any coaster I’ve been on.
The guy next to me was about to wet his pants.A great day and a must see if you are ever in Edmonton, Alberta.
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