Strathcona is a residential neighbourhood in south central Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.

According to the neighbourhood description in the City of Edmonton Map utility, Strathcona was named for Lord Strathcona, Hudson's Bay Company Governor (1889–1914) and the man chosen to drive the "last spike" of the CPR transcontinental railway.

Residents enjoy proximity to Old Strathcona, the University of Alberta, and outdoor recreation in the river valley.The neighbourhood of Strathcona is bounded on the south by Whyte Avenue, on the north by Saskatchewan Drive, on the west by 107 Street, and on the east by Mill Creek Ravine.

Its central location provides good access to downtown Edmonton, Whyte Avenue, the Queen Elizabeth Pool, and other areas of the city.

Specifically, Lots 22 to 32 were designated for the purpose of community garden and transferred from Asset Management to Parks.

After a hearing in front of city council and a couple of public meetings where parking concerns were addressed, a plan for reclaiming the area was developed and implemented.

[17] The high student population in the area, due to the close proximity to the University of Alberta, may account for much of this mobility.