Internet and computer access
3rd on Whyte Internet Cafe
This cozy internet cafe is located on the second floor above bustling Whyte Ave. Public computers are available and provide access to full colour printing, scanning, word processing, games, and CD/DVD burning.
Cafe Dabar
Computer use is $5 and hour, and the cafe makes available a scanner and colour printer. Wireless is available with a minimum purchase.
Edmonton Public Library - Strathcona Branch
Edmonton Public Library offers wireless access to visitors photo ID is required. Computer terminals are also available at branch libraries, but the waits for these can be long.
Old Strathcona has some incidences of crime, but they are easily avoided. The area is very safe overall.
If you decide to park in the area, make sure the doors are locked and all valuables are out of sight, as you would in central areas of any large city and break-ins will not occur. If you are worried, there are several businesses and hotels that offer private parking however it can be costly.
At night, specifically on the weekends, Whyte Avenue gets very busy with people looking to party, hopping from bar to bar. Stabbings and assaults have happened, especially in the early morning hours after last call 2:00AM. However, as long as you aren't looking for a fight, or insulting anyone, it is very safe. The police maintain a strong presence on weekends to prevent anything like this from happening.
Old Strathcona sees a moderate level of panhandling.