Back to School Shopping: Edmonton Southside

BACK TO SCHOOL SHOPPING IN EDMONTON SOUTHSIDE

Always exciting and fun, back to school is almost here and it’s time to get prepared with a shopping trip!  If you don’t know where to start, we’re here to the rescue with an overview of shopping options in Edmonton Southside – an area of the city loaded with different kinds of stores from the usual big brands to some small local treasures where you can outfit the kids (and treat yourself!).  Let’s go!

If you’re interested in the usual complement of shopping options, the Southside has them.  In fact, you could spend 2 or 3 full days visiting our selections alone!  Our top picks are:  Southgate Centre, South Edmonton Common, Premium Outlet Collection and Costco.

Conveniently located right off the Whitemud west of Calgary Trail, Southgate Centre has been a fixture in Edmonton since it opened in 1970.  Although known as a fashion-focused mall, it has a range of options to fit your needs.  Everything from clothing to school supplies, health & beauty, footwear and accessories are available in this medium-sized mall.  

A little further south off Calgary Trail is the large power centre known as South Edmonton Common.  Entertainment and dining are big attractions here with the Rec Room, Cineplex, Earl’s, Joey’s, and a plethora of fast food options.  Interspersed is a huge selection of clothing stores such as Old Navy, Mark’s, Levi’s and H&M, along with factory stores for Nike and Adidas.

Hop on the QE2 south and head towards the airport for your next stop – Premium Outlet Collection.  Opened in 2018, it is Edmonton’s only outlet mall and has a rich mix of different factory stores like Old Navy, Banana Republic, Guess, Lids and Ralph Lauren.  

Right across from Premium Outlet is Costco!  If your home city doesn’t have one, it’s a great time to stock up.  The Nisku Costco is typically less busy than ones in other parts of Edmonton and given the convenient location, you’ll be able to maximize your time.

Looking for a Southside shopping experience for back to school that’s more local and authentic?  Here are our picks that are a bit different from the usual…

Travel along the Henday heading west and exit at Rabbit Hill Road to reach Currents of Windermere.  Currents, like South Edmonton Common, is an open-air power centre where you’ll find entertainment, dining and fashion among other offerings and services.  

Got a teen heading back to classes?  Stop in at Legit Kicks for sporty/casual streetwear.  Brands they carry include Vans, The North Face, Obey and KuwallaTee.  If you are into hoodies and sweats, Legit Kicks is the legit right place to start your journey.

Also in Currents is Jilly’s Boutique, the quintessential gift shop with fashion accessories to children’s items, stationary and more.  The range of items have been carefully curated and displayed – creating an overwhelming craving to buy pretty much everything!  It’s a fabulous place to pick up stylish school supplies for older children or those off to university and maybe a gift for yourself… on second thought, definitely get a gift for yourself.  Because you deserve one, and that’s that!

Our final recommendation is located in Lendrum Shopping Centre which is still in the south, quite near to Southgate Centre.  

If you have younger children (3 to 8 years old) and prefer to outfit them in premium clothing items, Honor Baby and Child is for you.  This exceptionally beautiful shop is exactly the kind of place that Instagram was created to profile…  Muted colours, tasteful accessories, quality materials and design, all from higher-end children’s brands – it is simply dreamy.  Feel like you need a coffee or a treat while you’re there?  They have a small coffee bar, Krew Café, located inside.

Edmonton’s Southside is a big place, but we’ve chosen a few hotels (below) that are central to most of the attractions listed here.

And if you’re looking for a Back to School hotel deal, we’ve got one on now.  Click here to see the details and get a $100 prepaid MasterCard, free.

Hotels within 4 kilometers:

Holiday Inn Express -
Evario Events

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Our superior location puts you in close proximity to Edmonton International Airport, Edmonton Soccer Dome, West Edmonton Mall, South Edmonton Common and Rogers Place.

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Fairfield Inn
Edmonton Airport

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Located directly across from premium outlet shopping and incredible entertainment complexes, Fairfield by Marriott Edmonton International Airport is a south Edmonton shopper’s dream.

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Travelodge
Edmonton South

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Complimentary Continental Breakfast including hot waffles and Free High speed Wireless Internet are available to you during your stay. All rooms are equipped with refrigerator and microwave.

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Sawridge Inn
Edmonton South

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Sawridge Inn Edmonton South is conveniently situated 20 minutes from Edmonton International Airport and has immediate access to Gateway Blvd. and Whitemud Drive.

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Rewards Program campaign dates

Reward package available to book from January 5, 2022 for stays to December 31, 2024 for rewards except for possible blackout dates. At present there are no blackout dates scheduled.

Rewards are subject to while supplies last.  Substitutions of equivalent kind, value may be made as necessary.  Rewards are non-transferable, no cash value, no cash back.

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Blackout dates

At present there are no blackout dates scheduled. 

In the event blackout dates are scheduled, any guest who makes a booking for a hotel stay during the blackout period prior to the blackout period being named will receive the rewards they are booked for. 

Rewards Program offerings

Book one night’s stay with Edmonton’s Best Hotels and receive your choice of one of three $50 rewards excluding blackout dates:

  • $50 Gas Card or
  • $50 Prepaid Mastercard, or
  • $50 Ultimate Dining Card

Book two night’s stay with Edmonton’s Best Hotels and receive your choice of one of five reward packages excluding blackout dates:

  • $150 prepaid MasterCard, or
  • $75 Gas card and $75 MasterCard, or
  • $75 Gas card and $75 Ultimate Dining Card, or

Book three night’s stay with Edmonton’s Best Hotels and receive your choice of one of four reward packages excluding blackout dates:

  • Three Night Reward 1: $225 Prepaid Mastercard
  • Three Night Reward 3: $75 Ultimate Dining Card + $75 Prepaid Mastercard + $75 Gas Card

One choice of reward per stay. 

Guest must be 18 years of age or older at time of redemption. 

Prepaid Mastercard’s can be used for online purchases only. In Canada, prepaid Mastercard’s cannot be used at any retail outlet (including your hotel) with point-of-sale systems.

Rewards distribution

Rewards will be emailed directly to guests within 48 hours of Edmonton’s Best Hotels confirming their check-in.  Rewards are not provided by the hotel’s front desk.   All rewards are sent electronically. 

Reservations

Guest must reserve a minimum of 24 hours prior to arrival.

Rewards are NOT available for reservations made less than 24 hours in advance of arrival.

Reservations made directly with hotels and not through Edmonton’s Best Hotels are not eligible for rewards. No exceptions. Rewards are only provided to guests who book through Edmonton’s Best Hotels online booking platform.  Booking reservation confirmations will have Edmonton’s Best Hotels branding on them. Rewards not provided for hotel reservations during specified blackout dates.

Reservations cannot be extended by hotels for additional rewards.

Guests may add a night to an existing one-night deal reservation and receive additional rewards if the request is made a minimum of 24 hours in advance of arrival.

Booking terms and conditions

Rewards provided for more than one night, must be for consecutive nights under one registration under one name at one property. In addition, no more than up to three consecutive nights will be honoured. If a guest checks in for three days and then checks out and re-checks in for the next day, this is considered a consecutive night booking even if the second booking is made at different hotel.  

There must be a minimum of three days between bookings.

Multiple reservations for the same person for the same night(s) is considered a double booking and only one of those bookings will be eligible for rewards. For example, if a guest books two nights on x and y date and then makes another two-night booking for the same dates at the same hotel or another hotel, EBH considers this a double booking and will honour rewards for only one of those bookings. 

Is there a limit on the number of bookings I make on different dates?  Edmonton Best Hotels welcomes repeat business.  Some of our guests visit Edmonton every month.  Please note as stated earlier there must be a minimum of three days between bookings. Please also note stated blackout dates.

Cancelling and date changes to reservations

If a guest wants to cancel or change the dates of their booking.

What if I want to cancel my booking?  Edmonton Best Hotels must cancel your booking (not the hotel).  If you want to cancel, contact info@edmh.ca and let us know.  We will cancel your booking and send you a cancellation number for your records.  Please do not cancel directly with the hotel.

What if I want to change the dates of my booking?  You must contact Edmonton Best Hotels at info@edmh.ca and let us know you want to make a date change.  Your original booking must be cancelled first.  You will receive a cancellation number for your records.  Then, you must rebook for your new dates.  The hotel nor Edmonton’s Best Hotels cannot make date changes to the original booking.  Please note this does not guarantee you will receive the same hotel rate when you rebook for different dates.

Any questions, please contact Edmonton Best Hotels at info@edmh.ca 

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