King Edward station
| Company type | SkyTrain station |
|---|---|
| Industry | Public transit |
| Founded | 2009 |
| Headquarters | Vancouver , Canada |
King Edward station is an underground stop on the Canada Line within the Metro Vancouver SkyTrain rapid transit network. Positioned at the intersection of Cambie Street and King Edward Avenue in Vancouver, British Columbia, it provides transit access to the Riley Park–Little Mountain and South Cambie areas. Prominent nearby destinations include BC Children's Hospital, Nat Bailey Stadium, and Queen Elizabeth Park.
History
King Edward station commenced operations in 2009 alongside the launch of the Canada Line. The architectural design was developed by VIA Architecture. The station derives its name from the adjacent King Edward Avenue, which honors King Edward VII.
Structure and design
The station’s layout features a unique platform configuration similar to that found at Burrard and Granville stations. The inbound track heading toward Waterfront is positioned vertically above the outbound track leading to both Richmond–Brighouse and YVR–Airport.
Services
King Edward station is connected to several bus routes, including the #15 along Cambie Street, the #25 which travels eastbound to Brentwood Town Centre station and westbound to the University of British Columbia, as well as the #33 running between eastbound 29th Avenue station and westbound UBC.
Entrances
Access to King Edward station is provided through a single entrance located at the northwest corner where Cambie Street meets King Edward Avenue.
Transit connections
The following bus routes serve stops near the station:
| Bay | Location | Routes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | King Edward Avenue Westbound |
25 UBC |
| 2 | Cambie Street Northbound |
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| 3 | King Edward Avenue Eastbound |
25 Brentwood Station |
| 4 | Cambie Street Southbound |
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