Canadian Ladies, I have a ?

ashleyann82 · September 2009

Who has been to the West Edmonton Mall?

My SIL wants to plan a trip there to check it out because she heard that it was very cool. I personally have only made it to Windsor Canada and not any farther. So I'm wondering is Edmonton more French or English because my French is rusty and I'm unsure how I'd survive this trip.

What's your thoughts ladies?

ToshaGirl · September 2009

BBBBBBBBBAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHAAAAAAAA.

Seriously?

English. Most certainly english,.

RileyGrace · September 2009

English. They only speak French in parts of Quebec. You'll be fine. West Edmonton Mall is alot like the Mall of America. The rest of Edmonton is pretty neat too.

ashleyann82 · September 2009

CathyMD:
BBBBBBBBBAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHAAAAAAAA.

Seriously?

English. Most certainly english,.

cool, sorry I don't know what areas in Canada are English or French. I'm ignorant when it comes to that.

RileyGrace · September 2009

CathyMD:

BBBBBBBBBAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHAAAAAAAA.

Seriously?

English. Most certainly english,.

I moved to Atlanta in high school. A girl was talking to me at this new student orientation and said "she was so impressed with how well I spoke english." I said "thanks, you too." Indifferent

ToshaGirl · September 2009

RileyGrace:
English. They only speak French in parts of Quebec. You'll be fine. West Edmonton Mall is alot like the Mall of America. The rest of Edmonton is pretty neat too.

This. In fact I do believe they have the same ownership.

ashleyann82 · September 2009

RileyGrace:
English. They only speak French in parts of Quebec. You'll be fine. West Edmonton Mall is alot like the Mall of America. The rest of Edmonton is pretty neat too.

That's what we heard that it is like The Mall of America, that's why we want to go but then my DH said, you better make sure you know French and I was like what????? So then I became unsure.

shanmoyer · September 2009

oi - if you've only made it to Windsor then you've still so much to experience of Canada! Poor girl!

you're so cute! French is only really dominant in Quebec and some of the maritime provinces.

have a great time - it's such a fun place!

ToshaGirl · September 2009

ashleyann82:

cool, sorry I don't know what areas in Canada are English or French. I'm ignorant when it comes to that.

No worries, that just made me laugh. As pp said, french is mostly only spoken in Quebec and other pockets here and there. Most Canadians don't know much past "Bonjour".

arrie · September 2009

RileyGrace:
I moved to Atlanta in high school. A girl was talking to me at this new student orientation and said "she was so impressed with how well I spoke english." I said "thanks, you too."

Hilarious

ashleyann82 · September 2009

CathyMD:
ashleyann82:

cool, sorry I don't know what areas in Canada are English or French. I'm ignorant when it comes to that.

No worries, that just made me laugh. As pp said, french is mostly only spoken in Quebec and other pockets here and there. Most Canadians don't know much past "Bonjour".

GREAT! I can get to

Bonjour! Cava.. J'mapple Ashley and then I'm like done.

RileyGrace · September 2009

ashleyann82:

RileyGrace:
English. They only speak French in parts of Quebec. You'll be fine. West Edmonton Mall is alot like the Mall of America. The rest of Edmonton is pretty neat too.

That's what we heard that it is like The Mall of America, that's why we want to go but then my DH said, you better make sure you know French and I was like what????? So then I became unsure.

You do realize how crazy far away Edmonton is from MI, right? Just checking. You know you'll need to fly right? If you're wanting a quick road trip, there are tons of great malls in Toronto. GL

arrie · September 2009

RileyGrace:
You do realize how crazy far away Edmonton is from MI, right? Just checking. You know you'll need to fly right? If you're wanting a quick road trip, there are tons of great malls in Toronto. GL

There might be malls in TO but there's nothing like the WEM...

ashleyann82 · September 2009

RileyGrace:
ashleyann82:

RileyGrace:
English. They only speak French in parts of Quebec. You'll be fine. West Edmonton Mall is alot like the Mall of America. The rest of Edmonton is pretty neat too.

That's what we heard that it is like The Mall of America, that's why we want to go but then my DH said, you better make sure you know French and I was like what????? So then I became unsure.

You do realize how crazy far away Edmonton is from MI, right? Just checking. You know you'll need to fly right? If you're wanting a quick road trip, there are tons of great malls in Toronto. GL

yes we're planning on flying, I'm not a road tripper!

ToshaGirl · September 2009

lissa_emily:
Honestly, in my opinion West Ed is just a big mall. They have duplicate stores, and an amusement park. Edmonton is meh also. If it were me, I'd plan a trip to Calgary, Banff, Jasper, and Edmonton! I love Calgary!

Yup. MOA is much better IMO. And if you do come all the way to Western Canada, Calgary/Banff/Jasper is a must see, more so than Edmonton (sorry Edmontonians).

Banff is one of the top 20 tourist destinations in the world.

shanmoyer · September 2009

CathyMD:

lissa_emily:
Honestly, in my opinion West Ed is just a big mall. They have duplicate stores, and an amusement park. Edmonton is meh also. If it were me, I'd plan a trip to Calgary, Banff, Jasper, and Edmonton! I love Calgary!

Yup. MOA is much better IMO. And if you do come all the way to Western Canada, Calgary/Banff/Jasper is a must see, more so than Edmonton (sorry Edmontonians).

Banff is one of the top 20 tourist destinations in the world.

Jasper for sure!

IMO - I would rather go to Vaughn Mills just outside of Toronto tham WEM

RileyGrace · September 2009

arrie:
RileyGrace:

You do realize how crazy far away Edmonton is from MI, right? Just checking. You know you'll need to fly right? If you're wanting a quick road trip, there are tons of great malls in Toronto. GL

There might be malls in TO but there's nothing like the WEM...

I agree. Just have found that SO many people don't realize how huge Canada is. Some people don't know it would take you more then 12 hours just to get across Ontario.

ashleyann82 · September 2009

CathyMD:
lissa_emily:
Honestly, in my opinion West Ed is just a big mall. They have duplicate stores, and an amusement park. Edmonton is meh also. If it were me, I'd plan a trip to Calgary, Banff, Jasper, and Edmonton! I love Calgary!

Yup. MOA is much better IMO. And if you do come all the way to Western Canada, Calgary/Banff/Jasper is a must see, more so than Edmonton (sorry Edmontonians).

Banff is one of the top 20 tourist destinations in the world.

Hmmm, I'm off to google! thanks ladies, I wanted IRL opinions or I would have googled first!

MrserinJ · September 2009

I lived in Edmonton for 5 years and the mall is a pretty good tourist attraction, I guess. It takes a while to get around in, but it does have a waterpark, minigolf course, movie theatre, amusement partk, submarine adventure thingy, and dolphin exhibit, hotel, ice rink, and lots and lots of stores. Edmonton itself is fine, but just another city I think.

I also live a couple of hours away from Banff and go there often. It is beautiful and you will love it. I wouldn't miss it. Jasper is a lot like Banff and beautiful too.

I won't get into the Calgary is better than Edmonton argument LOL, but they are both worth seeing. Calgary does tend to be a bit warmer though, even though they are only 3 hours apart!

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