Discover Strathcona Tag

A self-guided tour.

Best times to adventure: Tuesday to Saturday

Getting here:

By Skytrain: Hop off at Waterfront Station and walk East towards Railtown.

By Bus: Stop at Hastings and Dunlevy and walk North towards Railway Street. 

Map of itinerary.

12pm: Make your way into Railtown to fuel up before your Art Walk Strathcona adventure. You can enjoy the walk down Railway Street and make your first stop at Railtown Cafe (397 Railway St.) for a smoothie and a twice-baked almond croissant.

12:15pm: Begin your art exploration less than a block away at Howard495 (495 Railway St, 2nd Floor) and get ready to take in Brobdingnagian, a photo collage exhibition by Toronto-based artist Aaron Jones. The exhibit, which is part of the Capture Photography Festival, mixes mediums like magazines, advertisements, newspapers, books, and personal photos and is inspired by the forests and rural landscapes of Southern Ontario.

Brobdingnagian runs until June 26.

1:15pm: Hop over two blocks and treat yourself to a pour-over coffee to-go at Pallet Coffee Roasters (395 Alexander St) and turn the corner to Dunlevy St.

1:30pm: At Monte Clark’s incredible new gallery space (53 Dunlevy Ave) you’ll experience the work of Vilhelm Sundin, who explores the intersection between photography and cinema. The exhibition titled Soon, uses sound, computer graphics, and traditional lens-based media to offer reflections on being alive in a time of constant technological acceleration.

Soon runs until May 29. If visiting in June, you’ll experience an exhibition by Jonathan Syme, Adult Contemporary.

2:30pm: Finish your afternoon by heading next door to Belgard Kitchen and picking up one of their take-home picnic boxes with some Belgard Greens and local craft beers or wine. A short walk away, CRAB Park makes for a perfect picnic spot nearby.

COVID-19 Safety

Galleries are observing COVID-19 protocols and request that you maintain physical distancing and wear a mask while visiting.

Howard495 – Currently all visits to the space are by appointment only to help implement social distancing. Call ahead at 604-251-1379 during opening hours, Tuesday to Saturday 11am-4pm.

Monte Clark – Walk-ins are welcome but the number of guests permitted in the gallery at one time will be limited. To avoid waiting, you may request an appointment during their open hours, Tuesday to Saturday 10am-5:30pm, by emailing info@monteclarkgallery.com.

Ready for more Art Walk Strathcona experiences? Visit How to Enjoy Art Walk Strathcona Day 2. For information on the opening hours of all galleries, visit artwalkstrathcona.ca.