Locate In Strathcona

From a business perspective, Strathcona has it all. Here are just some of the opportunities businesses in our area benefit from:

• A prime location on major transportation corridors for rail, road and ports. Within 5 minutes of the downtown core of Vancouver, the TransCanada Freeway, the Rail and Port terminals.
• Mixed-use zoning that makes Strathcona a flexible place for business.
• The lowest commercial rates in the city, half the cost per square foot of Yaletown.
• Easy for employees to get to with public transit, commuter and bike routes.
• 24,000 commuters who pass through Strathcona to the downtown core every rush hour from perimeter suburbs.

Zoned for Business

Strathcona has properties include zoning for industrial, light industrial, and commercial businesses, offering a unique opportunity for property and business owners to invest and operate in a commercial neighbourhood.

Strathcona zoning classifications include

• Residential, Commercial & Light Industrial Mixed-Use                  M-1, M-2
• Light industrial zoned for advanced technology, research & development and commercial use with residential compatibility    IC-1, IC-2
• Small-scale convenience commercial establishments, primarily retail CD
• Historic area zoning to preserve and enhance local character       HA-1, HA-1A
• Family dwelling/residential zoning                                                RT-1, RT-3

For more information on specifics of Strathcona please visit the BIZ MAPMarket Area Profile for the Strathcona BIA.