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Homes for Sale in Strathcona Edmonton - May 2018

The Neighbourhood
Strathcona is one of the oldest neighbourhoods in Edmonton.  It is bordered by Saskatchewan Drive on the north, Mill Creek Ravine on the east, 107 Street to the west and Whyte Avenue to the south.  Strathcona's proximity to the North Saskatchewan River Valley provides spectacular views from many high-rise condominiums along Saskatchewan Drive.  Strathcona's close proximity to the University of Alberta makes it a favourite location for staff and students.
Strathcona was initially known as the town of South Edmonton, and was founded in 1899.  It was named after the first baron of Strathcona, Sir Donald Alexander Smith, who can be seen driving the famous 'last spike' in the photograph taken of the CP Railway in Craigellachie, B.C.  The Calgary & Edmonton Railway company began to acquire land in 1891 with the intention of making South Edmonton the northern stop in its network linking the two cities.  However in 1910 Canadian Pacific began building the High Level Bridge and Strathcona amalgamated with Edmonton once the bridge was completed.
Whyte Avenue is the main street in Strathcona and was named after Sir William Whyte, vice-president of Canadian Pacific.  It features many beautiful Edwardian architectural styled buildings such as the Strathcona Post Office, Princess ... more

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