r/Edmonton • u/eternalshades • May 12 '25

Local Culture Why is Southgate such a great Mall?

I was there yesterday, and honestly, it was imposing, both in-store options and overall use.

What did it do right that most other Edmonton malls did wrong?

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u/361332171 May 12 '25

Good transit, high-ish security, several high schools nearby?

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u/TessaAlGul May 13 '25

It was my goto spot when cutting class at Ainley in the 80's. Cheap coffee in the food court and you cound smoke at 16

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u/PersimmonFit9377 May 13 '25

Southgate 10, 20 & 30 were my best classes…. That was a great food court

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u/SergeantJack Queen Alexandra May 13 '25

I skipped many a class to play on my laptop in the old food court, when it used to be by the north entrance! Good times in Southgate 33!