2-Day Edmonton Trip from Calgary – 4 Must-Visit Spots! 🚗💨

This past weekend, we embarked on our first mini getaway to Edmonton – a 668km round-trip adventure packed with fun! Here’s the ultimate itinerary for a short but sweet escape: 📍 Day 1: Scenic Lake + Mega Mall 1️⃣ Sylvan Lake (1.5hrs from Calgary) Picturesque stop for lakeside walks & fresh air Perfect pit stop before pushing to Edmonton 2️⃣ West Edmonton Mall (2hrs from Sylvan Lake) North America’s largest mall – endless shops, attractions, and crowds! Sneak peek: We scoped out World Waterpark for Day 2! 📍 Day 2: Culture + Splash-tastic Fun 3️⃣ University of Alberta (UA) Stunning campus stroll ($6 weekend parking) "One of Canada’s top unis – worth the detour!" 🎓 4️⃣ Alberta Legislature Building Free guided tours (book ahead!) – grand architecture + relaxed park vibes Kid-approved: "So cool we didn’t want to leave!" 5️⃣ World Waterpark (WEM) 💦 $60+ for kids >122cm – slides, waves, and pure joy Pro tip: Rent tubes early (they sell out!) 6️⃣ T&T Supermarket (WEM) Quick Asian bites before the 3hr drive back to Calgary 💰 Cost Breakdown Gas: ~$80 Activities: $60+/kid (Waterpark) Food: Mall eats + T&T = ~$50/day #YYCtoYEG #AlbertaRoadTrip #FamilyTravel #WaterparkFun #UAlberta #ExploreEdmonton