West Edmonton Mall closes waterpark, Galaxyland in response to COVID-19

West Edmonton Mall has closed down the World Waterpark and Galaxyland in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Several other attractions are also closing: Marine Life, Crystal Labyrinth Mirror Maze and Ed’s Bowling.

The mall itself remained open as of Monday morning, as did the Fantasyland Hotel and West Edmonton Mall Inn. It said in a statement that some tenants had opted to reduce operating hours.

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The mall made the announcement Sunday night, just hours after the province announced that all schools in the province would close.

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Several other malls have also changed their operating hours in response to the pandemic.