WATCH ABOVE: Raw video of the “Open Sea” whale sculpture in its new location. EDMONTON — The popular bronze whale sculpture has returned to West Edmonton Mall, after a five-year hiatus.

The famous whale sculpture at West Edmonton Mall finally has a new home after about five years in storage. It’s being reinstalled in Phase 1 near Sears. Photo by Ed Kaiser / Edmonton Journal.

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