Strathcona, Vancouver's First Neighbourhood
Strathcona, Vancouver’s oldest and truly unique neighbourhood, has been called a slum, “home of the working man,” and absolutely charming. Starting out as a collection of shacks and cottages around the Hastings Mill, it developed into a residential area that quickly moved south and east away from the mill... Read More about Strathcona and the area's history » S.R.A. Blog
Here's what's new....
The Strathcona Community Centre gym is tentatively scheduled to re-open on Tuesday, Oct 13. The Centre is already open for scheduled programs. Check out their website to learn more.
The MacLean Park Music wrapped its summer season last week with concerts by guitarist Shawn Bullshields and Sudlanda, featuring Sudanese singer and oud player Alaaeldin Abdalla. A huge thanks to Alan Zisman for organizing 44 concerts that kept music and community spirit flowing through...
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Here's an update on what's going on in Strathcona as we head into September.
ADOPT-A-STREET
Several residents have come together to "Adopt-a-Street" and put our love for the neighbourhood into action. Volunteers commit to once- or twice-a-week quick clean-ups of the street/alley they call home. Garbage grabbers and containers can be provided! This is a small way to make a positive impact in your community as we deal with these stressful times. To participate or learn more, ...
Neighbourhood Events
Wednesday, October 2, 2019
Strathcona Community Centre
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Sunday, September 29, 2019
nə́c̓aʔmat ct Strathcona Branch Library
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Sunday, September 29, 2019
Strahcona Branch Library 730 East Hastings
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Saturday, September 21, 2019
Strathcona Community Gardens (Hawks & Prior)
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Saturday, September 14, 2019
872 East Hastings
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Saturday, September 7, 2019
431 Princess
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Wednesday, September 4, 2019
Strathcona Community Centre
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Friday, November 9, 2018
Meet at Raycam Community Centre at 9:30 AM
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Friday, November 9, 2018
Raycam Community Centre - 920 East Hastings Street
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Friday, November 9, 2018
Pat's Pub 403 E. Hastings
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For years the City has been debating where to locate an arterial road and railroad overpass that will connect Clark and Main. Unable to arrive at a politically acceptable answer, City Council turned the question over to a Community Panel now scheduled to convene in early 2019.
What impact will this decision have on Strathcona Park? On Prior St.? On the Community Gardens? On Produce Row? On you? For the last year, Strathcona resident (and retired civil engineer) Richard Taplin has been...
Neighbourhood Events
Friday, October 12, 2018
Strathcona Community Centre 601 Keefer St.