Strathcona Travel Guide
Vancouver
Visit Strathcona
Popular places to visit
Canada Place
Fly above Canada’s stunning scenery aboard a flight simulator and watch a movie in the open-air cinema at this expansive entertainment complex.
Vancouver Waterfront
Explore the waterfront in Vancouver with a trip to Vancouver Waterfront. Stroll along the seaside or visit the shops in this vibrant area.
Stanley Park
Check out this local favorite since Victorian times for its forested walking trails, beachside activities, attractive gardens and wildlife.
Port of Vancouver
Explore the waterfront in Vancouver with a trip to Port of Vancouver. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in this vibrant area.
University of British Columbia
Enjoy the student vibe with a visit to University of British Columbia, a top university in Vancouver. Discover the beautiful sunsets and shops in this vibrant area.
BC Place Stadium
Catch an event at BC Place Stadium during your trip to Vancouver. Amble around this vibrant area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
Vancouver Lookout Admission Ticket
VanDusen Botanical Garden Admission Tickets
Granville Island Ferry Hop-On Hop-Off Day Pass
Vancouver Art Gallery - General Admission
Vancouver Art Gallery Skip-the-Line Admission Tickets
Top hotels in Strathcona
Radisson Blu Vancouver Airport Hotel & Marina
Comfortable, clean rooms.
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront
Location was great for our stay. Staff were wonderful and helpful. Bathroom lighting could use an upgrade. Due to mother's day brunch we were unable to have our breakfast at the Pinnical, therefore missed out on our Expedia VIP food discount
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Hotel Willo (formerly YWCA Hotel Vancouver)
Great stay! Staff was wonderful and helpful. Very clean room.
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
River Rock Casino Resort
Great location - so convenient to the SkyTrain and getting around Vancouver! Staff were amazing!
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Executive Plaza Hotel Metro Vancouver
Room smelled like cigarettes and we could not get most channels because it said “No Signal “
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Pan Pacific Vancouver
Great! beautiful views and staff
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Strathcona
Chinatown
Well liked for its restaurants and gardens, Chinatown is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Rickshaw Theatre and Main Street, and jump on the metro at Stadium-Chinatown Station to get around the city.
Mount Pleasant
Take time in Mount Pleasant to visit attractions like Olympic Village and Main Street. You might also appreciate the abundant dining options, and you can hop on the metro at Broadway-City Hall Station to see more of the city.
Crosstown
While you're in Crosstown, take in top sights like International Village Mall and jump on the metro at Stadium-Chinatown Station to see more of the city.
Gastown
Gastown is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Gastown Steam Clock or Main Street.
Central Vancouver
If you're spending time in Central Vancouver, check out sights like Canada Place Cruise Ship Terminal or BC Place Stadium and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Granville Station or Vancouver City Center Station.
Downtown Vancouver
Canada Place Cruise Ship Terminal and BC Place Stadium are a few top attractions in Downtown Vancouver. Hop around the city on the metro at Vancouver City Center Station or Granville Station and check out the area's captivating waterfront views, popular shops and acclaimed art galleries.
