Strathcona, Edmonton
Strathcona is a residential neighbourhood in south central Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. It is a part of, and should not be confused with, Old Strathcona, although much of the Strathcona neighbourhood is in Old Strathcona. The neighbourhood overlooks both the North Saskatchewan River and the Mill Creek Ravine.
Strathcona | |
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Neighbourhood | |
Strathcona Location of Strathcona in Edmonton | |
| Coordinates: 53.522°N 113.492°W | |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Alberta |
| City | Edmonton |
| Quadrant | NW |
| Ward | papastew |
| Sector | Mature area |
| Area | Central core and Strathcona |
| Government | |
| • Administrative body | Edmonton City Council |
| • Councillor | Michael Janz |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.57 km2 (0.61 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 673 m (2,208 ft) |
| Population (2012) | |
| • Total | 8,984 |
| • Density | 5,722.3/km2 (14,821/sq mi) |
| • Change (2009–12) | 0.7% |
| • Dwellings | 5,921 |
According to the neighbourhood description in the City of Edmonton Map utility,
Strathcona was named for Lord Strathcona, Hudson's Bay Company Governor (1889–1914) and the man chosen to drive the "last spike" of the CPR transcontinental railway. The neighbourhood became part of Edmonton when the City of Strathcona amalgamated with Edmonton in 1912. Residents enjoy proximity to Old Strathcona, the University of Alberta, and outdoor recreation in the river valley.
The neighbourhood of Strathcona is bounded on the south by Whyte Avenue, on the north by Saskatchewan Drive, on the west by 107 Street, and on the east by Mill Creek Ravine. Its central location provides good access to downtown Edmonton, Whyte Avenue, the Queen Elizabeth Pool, and other areas of the city.
The community is represented by the Strathcona Community League, established in 1918, which maintains a community hall, outdoor rink and tennis courts at 101 Street and 87 Avenue.