Strathcona, Vancouver

#258 among attractions in Vancouver

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Strathcona is the oldest residential neighbourhood of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Officially a part of East Side, it is bordered by Downtown Vancouver's Chinatown neighbourhood and the False Creek inlet to the west, Downtown Eastside to the north, Grandview-Woodland to the east, and Mount Pleasant to the south of Emily Carr University and the Canadian National Railway and Great Northern Railway classification yards. ()

Area: 1.16 mi²Coordinates: 49°16'46"N, 123°5'24"W

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StrathconaVancouver Canada

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Strathcona – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Science World, Fortune Sound Club, Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden, Woodward's Building.

0.8 miSW
Museum, Science museum, Theater
Science World, Vancouver
20 min walk • Science World, located in the heart of Vancouver, Canada, is a gleaming geodesic dome that serves as a beacon of education and entertainment for all ages. This iconic museum, situated at the end of False Creek, is dedicated to promoting science and technology...
0.5 miW
Dancing, Nightlife
Fortune Sound Club, Vancouver
13 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Vancouver's historic Chinatown, Fortune Sound Club stands as a beacon for music enthusiasts and night owls seeking a unique clubbing experience. This premier nightlife destination, known for its eclectic music programming and vibrant atmosphere...
0.6 miW
Tranquil green space with Taoist design
Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden, Vancouver
17 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Vancouver's bustling Chinatown, the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden stands as an oasis of tranquility and reflection amidst the urban landscape. This meticulously designed park is the first of its kind outside of China, fashioned in the...
0.8 miW
Square
Woodward's Building, Vancouver
21 min walk • The Woodward's Building is a historic building in the Downtown Eastside of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The original portion of the building was constructed in 1903 for the Woodward's Department Store when that area of Cordova Street was the heart of Vancouver's retail shopping district.
0.7 miW
Vernacular architecture, Architecture
Sam Kee Building, Vancouver
18 min walk • The Sam Kee Building, located at 8 West Pender Street in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, is the "narrowest commercial building in the world" according to the Guinness Book of Records.
0.6 miW
Museum, Military museum
Chinese Canadian Military Museum Society, Vancouver
15 min walk • The Chinese Canadian Military Museum Society is located in Vancouver, on the second floor of the Chinese Cultural Centre. It was created in 1998 and maintains a museum in that city.
0.4 miW
Dim sum restaurants and a Chinese garden
Chinatown, Vancouver
11 min walk • Chinatown is a neighbourhood in Vancouver, British Columbia, and is Canada's largest Chinatown.
0.6 miNW
Memorial, Park
Wendy Poole Park, Vancouver
15 min walk • Wendy Poole Park is a small triangular plot of parkland near the waterfront in the Downtown Eastside in Vancouver, British Columbia.
0.4 miNW
Museum, Specialty museum
Vancouver Police Museum, Vancouver
11 min walk • The Vancouver Police Museum & Archives opened to commemorate the centennial of the Vancouver Police Department and the City of Vancouver, British Columbia in 1986. Located at 240 E.
~1970 ftNW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture, Romanesque architecture
St. James Anglican Church, Vancouver
10 min walk • St. James' Anglican Church is a unique church building in the Diocese of New Westminster of the Anglican Church of Canada located at the north-east corner of East Cordova Street and Gore Avenue in the City of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada in what is now its east Downtown...
0.5 miN
Harbor
Centerm, Vancouver
14 min walk • Centerm is short for Centennial Terminals, a major dock in Vancouver's East Side. With the conversion to containerization and modular transport, the open pallet transport of goods that had prevailed on the waterfront was over.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Strathcona?

Nearby attractions include Russian Hall, Vancouver (6 min walk), Oppenheimer Park, Vancouver (8 min walk), Strathcona Community Gardens, Vancouver (8 min walk), St. James Anglican Church, Vancouver (10 min walk).

How to get to Strathcona by public transport?

The nearest stations to Strathcona:

Trolleybus

East Hastings St at Princess Ave • Lines: 14, 16, 20 (4 min walk)
WB East Hastings Street at Princess Avenue • Lines: 14, 16, 20 (4 min walk)

Bus

Prior St at Princess Ave • Lines: 22 (6 min walk)

Train

Vancouver Pacific Central (14 min walk)
Vancouver (20 min walk)

Metro

Main Street-Science World • Lines: Expo Line (17 min walk)
Stadium–Chinatown • Lines: Expo Line (23 min walk)

Ferry

Village Dock • Lines: Aquabus, False Creek Ferries Route 3 (22 min walk)
Plaza of Nations Dock • Lines: Aquabus, False Creek Ferries Route 3 (25 min walk)