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| - I was heading over to the Chapter's in Chinook Centre when I remembered that I hadn't checked out the new wing yet. Coming down MacLeod Trail South, I spotted a new turn off, which I thought would lead me into the parking lot in front of the new wing. Instead, it lead me straight down into the new North Parkade. This was the start of my venture into the new wing.
The new wing is pretty swank. The parking lot itself just smells new. Its got high ceilings, it's well lit, and the little green and red lights above the stalls to tell you whether a spot is open or not actually work. While I walked to the escalator, I even noticed some background music playing. That's right, music in the parkade.
Featuring higher end stores that I'm used to seeing in Vegas rather than Calgary (think along the likes of Coach and Burberry), the new wing certainly sparkles in comparison to the Chinook I'm used to.
If you're worried about parking, go on a Tuesday evening like I did. You shouldn't have any trouble finding a parking spot, and if you stop in the middle of the mall to look at all the shiny new sights, you won't have to worry about causing any collisions for the people behind you.
When I left, I followed the parkade through to the backside of the mall so I could head back downtown. It linked up with the West Parkade before it let me surface. There was a definite transition. I felt like I was crossing over to the wrong side of the tracks. The low ceilings, the dim lighting... the new and the old just don't quite match.
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