Things to do in Strathcona Vancouver

Strathcona is Vancouver, British Columbia's oldest residential neighbourhood. It is bordered by Chinatown to the west, Clark Drive to the east, and Canadian National Railway and Great Northern Railway classification yards to the south. Wikipedia

Area: 3 km²

Province: British Columbia

Population: 11,823 (2006)


Strathcona

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Strathcona, Vancouver, BC, Canada

Located in North Vancouver

1,200-metre mountain offering activities such as skiing & hiking plus sweeping views of Vancouver.

False Creek is a short inlet in the heart of Vancouver. It separates downtown from the rest of the city. It was named by George Henry Richards during his Hydrographic survey of 1856-63. Science World is located at its eastern end, with the Granville, Cambie, and the Burrard Street bridges crossing False Creek.

offers gay bars in Davie Village, chic fashion stores on Robson Street, and diverse dining ranging from ramen shops to seafood grills. It's also the gateway to vast Stanley Park, known for its forested trails and Seawall waterfront path. The area's public art includes the A-maze-ing Laughter sculpture, featuring 14 cast-bronze figures, and the Inukshuk, a stone Inuit statue.