Old Strathcona
Old Strathcona is a historic district in south-central Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Once the commercial core of the separate city of Strathcona, the area is now home to many of Edmonton's arts and entertainment facilities, as well as a local shopping hub for residents and students at the nearby University of Alberta.| Tap on a place to explore it |
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Places of Interest
Highlights include Princess Theatre and Strathcona Library.
Princess Theatre
Movie theater
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The Princess Theatre is a two-screen art-house cinema located at 10337 Whyte Avenue in Edmonton's historic Old Strathcona neighbourhood. The building was designed by prominent Edmonton architects Wilson and Herrald, a firm responsible for the design of many other Edmonton heritage sites.
Strathcona Library
Library
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The Strathcona Library, one of the oldest libraries in Alberta, completed in 1913, was the first library erected in the City of Edmonton. Nevertheless, the Strathcona Library does have a complex background as to its historical status within the Edmonton Public Library system.
Walterdale Playhouse
Theater building
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The Walterdale Playhouse is an amateur live performance venue in the Strathcona neighborhood of Edmonton. In 2008 the venue celebrated 50 year of theater. The theatre is mainly run by donations and volunteers in the community.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Queen Alexandra and Ritchie.
Queen Alexandra
Neighborhood
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Queen Alexandra is a mixed residential and commercial neighbourhood in south west Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. The neighbourhood, once part of the City of Strathcona, is named for Alexandra of Denmark.
Ritchie
Neighborhood
Ritchie is a residential neighbourhood in south east Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. It is named for Robert Ritchie, the original owner of the Ritchie Mill and former mayor of the City of Strathcona.
South Central
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South Central Edmonton is the urban and central area south of the North Saskatchewan River in Edmonton. The area is artsy, trendy and edgy. In South Central Edmonton you will find some interesting architecture and great festivals.
Old Strathcona
- Type: Area
- Description: historic district in Edmonton, Alberta
- Categories: historic district and old town
- Location: Alberta, Prairies, Canada, North America
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Satellite Map
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In Other Languages
From French to Japanese—“Old Strathcona” goes by many names.
- French: “Vieux-Strathcona”
- Japanese: “オールド・ストラスコナ”
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Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Strathcona High School and Old Scona Academic High School.
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