Old Strathcona Historic District

Old Strathcona Historic District

The Old Strathcona Historic District is a highly representative area in Edmonton, the capital of Alberta, Canada. This historic district on the south bank of the North Saskatchewan River was once the true downtown core of Edmonton. After the 1970s, with strong support from the provincial government, the local community underwent the renovation and reconstruction of its old buildings, and today it has become one of Canada’s top ten most well-known trendy neighborhoods.

Unlike many famous shopping villages in Europe and North America, its prosperity does not stem from locals' and tourists’ pursuit of brand discounts. Its charm lies in the rich traditional and artistic atmosphere that pervades the entire neighborhood, along with the eclectic art unique to an immigrant city. Being adjacent to renowned educational and research institutions such as the University of Alberta adds a strong sense of fashion and humanistic flair to the area. From elderly people enjoying morning tea in cafés, office workers making a special trip from downtown for lunch, fashionable housewives strolling through boutiques and bookstores in the afternoon, to young people gathering at jazz bars for entertainment in the evening, and bustling activity at farmers' markets and celebrations… the Old Strathcona area vividly showcases Edmonton’s yesterday, today, and tomorrow.

The Old Strathcona Historic District now has 30 buildings that are protected as historical landmarks. In addition to the various artistic and cultural activities in the Old Strathcona Historic District, visitors can also experience a variety of recreational activities according to their preferences—taking a leisurely stroll along the longest river valley park in North America, sipping a warm latte in the historic Old Strathcona area, or enjoying the childlike fun of ice skating in the river valley park…

Old Strathcona Historic Area

Must-visit reason: One of Canada’s most well-known trendy neighborhoods

Continent where the attraction is located: North America【North America】

Country/region where the attraction is located: Canada[Canada]

Province/state where the attraction is located: Alberta [Alberta]

City where the attraction is located: Edmonton [Edmonton]