Neighbourhood Guide
Strathcona
East Side, Vancouver
The renewed interest in Strathcona has generated a mix of trendy retail stores and cool cafes stretched along rows of funky warehouse buildings and has become a bit of a hipster hideout.
Welcome to Vancouver's oldest neighbourhood.
It has history, a lot of history. As you walk the streets you quickly realize that pieces of that history still stand today. The community is proud of it's diversity and it shows within the residents and businesses alike.
On The Map
Strathcona is located on the east side of Vancouver and bordered by Downtown East, Hastings, Grandview Woodlands and Mount Pleasant East.
GET OUTSIDE
MacLean Park is the popular greenspace in the community.
There's always happening in MacLean Park. At any given time you'll see weddings, festivals, community events and Sunday soccer games.
Centrally located Strathcona Park is dog-friendly area with a multitude of amenities on hand including tennis courts, soccer fields, baseball diamonds, running track and a skateboard park. The western edge of the park is dedicated to the Strathcona community gardens.
AMENITIES
The oldest community has one of the original community centres.
It's a place where the community can meet, share and join in recreational activities, socialize and become involved.
The Strathcona Community Centre is heavily entrenched in the community. The centre offers a wide range of programs and events for all ages as well as childcare, preschool, a playground and a fitness centre. The fitness centre has a full range of equipment, from machines to free weights, and offers personal training services.
Lord Strathcona Elementary, the oldest school in Vancouver, and Admiral Seymour Elementary are the two elementary schools in the area. For high school students, Britannia Secondary School is a great choice and is connected a plethora of amenities.
SHOP & DINE
Uber-cool, one-of-a-kind shops and services dot the neighbourhood.
From vintage shops, bustling breweries and boho cafes, there's so much to see and do in Strathcona.
With the community bordering Chinatown and only minutes away from trendy Gastown, you have endless options for dining and shopping. Strathcona Beer is a standout in the neighbourhood and serves up some delicious beers and bites.
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