This mall has all the major big box chain stores and food court options. There is plenty of parking…read moreand we were able to grab a quick lunch and buy some sporting goods that we were looking for.

Southgate isn't the kind of place I recommend visiting in December, but then again I don't…read morerecommend visiting any mall in December (not if you can help it). That being said if I'm gonna go to a traditional indoor shopping mall then Southgate is my top pick. It's mostly a convenience factor (I like Kingsway too, but I live closer to the south side). The mall is older, I think 25 or 30 years old, but they've don't a lot of renovations in the past 5 years so everything looks new and bright. Southgate has a nice amount of stores, not too many, and I can usually find what I'm looking for when I come here. There are some higher end stores like Michael Kors, and the Apple Store (well high end depending on what you by) to your run-of-the-mill Canadian mall standards like The Bay and Sears. There are also a few stores here that are great to go to because for me it means avoiding a trip to WEM or going downtown (I love downtown, but I don't love driving/parking downtown). So yes it's great I can buy my makeup at Sephora here instead of going to WEM or going to Evoolution (delicious artisan olive oils and vinegars) instead of having to go downtown or to St. Albert. One of my favourite things about Southgate is the food court. It's open, and can be a bit loud, but it's got a decent fast food selection from Koryo (Korean) to Opa (Greek). I also love how environmentally friendly Southgate is...they've got bins for recycling, trash, and they even have drains so you can pour out your beverage down the drain instead of dumping it in the trash. There's even a separate spot to put the utensils. The other high point of Southgate, as strange as it might seem are the washrooms by the food court (well the ladies at least, can't speak for the men's). Why? Because the washroom stalls are huge (seriously you could probably get 4 people in there), they have a heavy wooden door, and when the door is locked it goes from a green vacant to a red occupied. I wish all public bathrooms did that, instead of playing the knock-to-check-and-see-if-someone-is-in-the-bathroom-stall game. The bathroom stalls also have a a big purse ledge for you put your purse/bags on. And when you go to use the sinks after you're done there is a automatic paper towel dispenser in front of every sink. No waiting in line to dry your hands. Score. Regarding parking it can get busy here, but I usually find the parking lot is pretty decent, particularly if you go to the upper level there's usually always spots there (maybe not right before Christmas). Southgate is also on the LRT line (right after Century Park) so it's convenient if you take transit. Just know Southgate isn't park and ride, so if you park here and take the lrt you could get a ticket (yeah they check that). One thing that is a little weird about Southgate is the layout. It's a mall that was just designed a bit weird, but it's not a big mall and easy to figure out. It can get busy, but it doesn't have the insane crowds that WEM does. Southgate is definitely my go to mall in Edmonton.

Not a bad mall. I've really loved it since the "new" renos which aren't really that new anymore. I…read morelived on the Southside forever so I never really gave it much of a chance since I had no reason to go! Now that I live downtown I go a couple times a month. Waaaaay better than WEM or City Centre in my humble opinion. They basically have any of the shops you need, free wifi, a great food court, and LOTS of parking. I never find it too busy - so it is a great place to go Christmas/Holiday shopping. They usually have pretty cool promos going on as well.

I want to rate this mall higher than I am... the mall has some great stores, food, and a great…read morelocation for accessibility. I'm here once a week for an appointment in the buildings office areas. But... the cleanliness is -100/10. The place is disgusting. The bathrooms are as if a bomb went off. The woman's washrooms pad bins are always over flowing with used nasty stinky pads. The toilets have poop and pee all over them. I don't feel safe using the washroom. The food court is okay.

It's dying. Most stores were closed or empty. The unhoused community has a large presence in this…read morearea. It's not somewhere I would go out of my way to visit. There is a good drugstore there. That's about it.

Decent size mall and not as overwhelming as the West Edmonton…read more I had an easier time finding the places that I needed to go. There's a movie theater inside and you can even pick up free WiFi at some of the coffee shops.

I don't care what anyone says, I love Bonnie Doon Mall!! It's filled with the MOST adorable older…read morepeople!! I love going for a walk down the mall and picking out the happiest most cheery older lady and thinking to myself "I hope I'm happy like her when I'm old" Now I'm not much of a shopper. I'm more of a get in, get out type of gal. I hate the frantic feeling of the bigger malls and I tend to avoid the hustle bustle of a big mall whenever possible. This mall has just the things ya need. A Safeway, a Dollar Store, the Roxx store (get your fill of wacky gems and wood figurines!!), a Suzy Sheer, and a bunch of lil knick knackery stores that are fun to walk passed. My favourite store in the mall is the As Seen on TV Store because I like to go in and sit in the massage chair. Tell em you're friends with KDogg and they'll let you sit there an extra couple of mins! Another thing I love about this mall is that it seems like the administration really tries to plan events and activities for families. At Easter they had a petting zoo, they have a small children's funzone and they often have lil collectors exhibits. They also have giveaways like if you spend a certain dollar amount they'll give you an eco mug or something small, but I appreciate that!! When I went before Christmas I saw an artist painting beautiful murals on the mall floor. I took his picture and he seemed so happy to be there! Also one time an older couple was playing music throughout the mall. The lady was singing while the gentlemen played an accordion. It was so beautiful and touching... I swear I almost teared up! These are the type of feel good community care things that you just aren't going to get at a big mall. So pop in, see what she's all about!!

This happened at Stitches Factory Outlet store. I gave cashier a 50$ for a $16.00 purchase. I was…read moretold they had to get the 50 verified. Someone had spilled a bottle of perfume at the counter and it took my breathe away due to my COPD. I told the cashier I would wait by the door while they got my change ready and then I would come and get it. Cashier said that was fine. While I was at the door the manager berated me saying that they would not walk my change across the store to me. I told her I didn't want that and had not requested that. The manager kept repeating herself and was forcing me to try and breathe around the fumes. I finally had to cover my nose and mouth with my shirt in order to breathe. The manager kept repeating herself and I kept replying the same thing. I didn't think she heard me because of the shirt so I raised my voice so that she could hear me. She said to me "just because you are OLD doesn't mean you can raise your voice to me". This is a clear contravention of the Alberta Human Rights Act. When I asked for her head office contact, she refused to tell me.

The Hub Mall is such a brilliant invention. Unlike any student space in Canada, it incorporates…read morestudent residences and a mall in one building which you'd never even have to leave while surviving through exam period or other stressful times during your studies. There are at least 20 food kiosks in the mall, offering a variety of options - Chinese, Korean, Thai, American fast food, Grandma's comfort food, smoothies and wraps, Japanese and sandwiches. You can get your hair cut here, get new eyeglasses or have a vision test, get a massage, book a trip abroad or exchange, shop for dorm room decor, study, go tanning, do your banking, meet with an accountant or seek therapy. I think you only thing you can't do here is drink, but there are plenty of places within walking distance of The Hub, like Hudson's on Campus and Earl's. The Hub rocks. Every university should follow suit.

Hub Mall was probably my main hangout when I was at the university. It's by the LRT station and bus…read moreterminal, and I always passed through on my way to classes. It has more to offer than the Students Union Building too, with all the different kinds of cuisines and student services they have. Here's a list of what you can do here: -your stinking laundry (cause your momma ain't around) -get your shoes repaired -your banking -book a vacation (if the previous option was positive) -grab some breakfast, lunch, or late night snack (and get fat on Cookies by George) -buy a last minute birthday card -buy a new pair of eyeglasses -cram for that exam you've been in denial about -get a cheap haircut (but see my review for the Hot Razor before you really do) It's a really convenient place, whether you're a student or just passing through. It can get crazy busy around afternoon hours though, with high traffic on both sides of the long corridor. Do not, I repeat DO NOT stop in the middle of the traffic, as you will have a bunch of angry students with heavy textbooks piled up behind you. Simply move to the side, and do not look back until safe to do so. Also, it gets crazy hot in the summer because they have crappy air circulation. In fact, I don't believe they have AC ... so it gets pretty stuffy. That's when the frozen yogurt and ice cream they sell come in handy!

#200th Review! I…read morethought I had to do something special for my 200th review so why not review best spots in the City! I have lived close to Whyte Ave all of the time I have lived in Edmonton. Whyte Ave is one of the hottest destination spots in the City. It is host to some cool and unusual shops: Great restaurants and nightclubs/bars. Quirky shops. The Farmers Market, A great library in a historical building, Host to many great festivals and events, and so much more. Whyte Ave is also always evolving which makes it vibrant and fun. If you want to know what is happening on Whyte Ave and in the area check out the Old Strathcona Business Association website and event calendar. You can also see what sales are going on and maybe even find a job! http://www.oldstrathcona.ca/

Whyte Avenue is a great summer festival season destination, but it's also a nice place to visit for…read morefood, shopping and other things year-round. There are lots of great stores (some of which are pretty unique too!) and restaurants. It's a colourful place with an interesting crowd depending on what else is going on in the area. I've been here for parties, festivals, special events, theatre and more! It is quite popular with the university student crowd. That said, it's imperfect: some of what makes it awesome is also what causes issues: it's a pretty popular place with the late night crowd and can get very busy/crazy on occasion. Additionally, these events/festivals can cause trash and whatnot. It's busy enough that parking can be limited and transit from downtown is sometimes awkward. But it's a great destination to reach on foot. And there is reasonably good transit to this area. I definitely recommend a visit, particularly during the summer months.

Walmart Tamarack Edmonton - Poorly Run Checked the STORE'S…read moreown website which shows that the pharmacy opens at 8 am. Went to Tamarack Walmart shortly after 8 am and the pharmacy was CLOSED. The sign in store ABOVE THE PHARMACY shows 8am. I went to customer service and asked why the pharmacy was closed and he said "9 am ". I mentioned to him that the sign ABOVE THE PHARMACY shows 8am. He said with some attitude "9 am". Actually it worked out for the better. Went to a CANADIAN pharmacy which was OPENED and they looked after me. Better to support a CANADIAN OWNED pharmacy than a U.S. owned company. Catch u later . (means never again.)

Horrible service at the pharmacy.. Very Very lazy girl who does not seem to think she needs to do…read moreanything..