点评:My partner and I patronized Old Strathcona for three reasons: The Old Strathcona Antique Mall, Wee Book Inn, and bustling Whyte Avenue (see my review on this site). The mall was great – we spent two hours exploring its 2 levels of unique treasures. We made a few purchases and would gladly return because there’s just so much to see. After our time at the mall, I wandered down to the “Gateway to Old Strathcona,” which is a beautiful arch completed in 2003 that “acknowledges the formative role of two great national railway companies in the development of the City of Strathcona.” There’s also an informative plaque that provides information about the historic city, before it was amalgamated with Edmonton in 1912.
The walk towards Whyte Avenue was rather uneventful, albeit quite warm! Of note: As you walk towards Whyte, you do pass by the old CP Railway Station – recognized as one of Canada’s Historic Places as of 2006 (99 years after it was built). Once you hit bustling Whyte Avenue, all the proverbial action starts. Named after Sir William Whyte in 1891, this area of Old Strathcona has developed a reputation for its unique boutiques, shops, restaurants, and lively nightlife. We spent just under two hours exploring Whyte Avenue and, in the course of our wanders, one thing really stuck out to me about Old Strathcona: Whereas Whyte Avenue reminded me of a cross between Vancouver’s Granville, Robson and Commercial; Old Strathcona, as a whole, struck me as an amalgamation of Vancouver’s Gastown neighbourhood and Robson Street. I say that because, much like Gastown, Old Strathcona is rife with historic buildings – many of which are more than a century old. The edifice that houses Chianti Café is a great example. And, I say this place also reminds me of Vancouver’s Robson Street because it is full of boutique shops and trendy restaurants . . . many of which are housed in these historic buildings. Indeed, this unique mix of the classical and contemporary is what gives Old Strathcona its charm and entices visitors, like us, to the neighbourhood.
I would add Old Strathcona to anyone’s Edmonton itinerary. Whether you’re a history buff, foodie or love culture (broadly speaking), then Old Strathcona – and especially Whyte Avenue – will have something for you. Yes, the neighbourhood is historically significant (designated a Provincial Heritage Area in 2007), but its eclectic mix of classic architecture and youthful spirit ensures a jamming good time for all.
翻译:我和伴侣光顾老斯特拉斯科纳主要有三个原因:老斯特拉斯科纳古董商城、Wee Book Inn书店,以及热闹非凡的怀特大道(可查看我在本网站上撰写的相关评论)。那座商城很棒——我们花了两个小时在两层楼里寻觅各种独具特色的珍宝。我们买下了几件心仪的物品,以后也一定会再来的,因为那里实在有太多值得一看的东西了。离开商城后,我便漫步来到了“老斯特拉斯科纳的入口处”。这是一座于2003年建成的美丽拱门,它“彰显了两家大型国家铁路公司在斯特拉斯科纳市发展过程中所发挥的奠基性作用”。此外还有一块说明牌,上面介绍了这座城市在1912年与埃德蒙顿合并之前的历史。
前往怀特大道的路程相当平淡无奇,不过天气倒是很暖和!值得留意的是:当你朝着怀特大道前行时。你一定会经过古老的CP铁路站——自2006年起,该站便被认定为加拿大历史遗产之一(此时距离其建成已过去99年)。一旦抵达热闹非凡的怀特大道,各种热闹景象便接踵而至。这片区域以威廉·怀特爵士的名字命名于1891年,如今在老斯特拉斯科纳区以独具特色的精品店、商店、餐馆以及活跃的夜生活而闻名。我们花了将近两小时来游览怀特大道,在漫步的过程中……关于老斯特拉思科纳,有一点给我留下了深刻印象:虽然怀特大道让我联想到温哥华的格兰维尔街、罗布森街和商业街的结合体;但整个老斯特拉思科纳给我的感觉则更像是温哥华的加斯敦街区与罗布森街的融合。我这么说是因为,和加斯敦类似,老斯特拉思科纳也遍布着众多历史建筑——其中许多的历史都超过一个世纪了。Chianti咖啡馆所在的建筑便是一个很好的例子。这个地方也让我想起了温哥华的罗布森街,因为那里到处都是精品店和时尚的餐厅……其中很多都设在这些具有历史意义的建筑里。事实上,这种古典与现代的独特融合正是老斯特拉斯科纳的魅力所在,也吸引着我们这样的游客前来这座街区。
我强烈建议把老斯特拉斯科纳列入任何游 Edmonton的行程中。无论你是历史爱好者、美食家,还是热爱文化的人(广义上的文化)……那么,老斯特拉斯科纳——尤其是怀特大道——一定会让你尽兴。没错,这片街区具有重要的历史意义(2007年被列为省级遗产区),但古典建筑与青春气息的完美融合,定能让所有人度过一段愉快的时光。