Fort St John, BC · Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
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Patients with non-urgent needs in the Peace region may have access to additional primary care or urgent care options in nearby communities — contact Northern Health or call HealthLink BC (8-1-1) for guidance on the most appropriate care setting.
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Fort St. John Hospital & Peace Villa, operated by Northern Health at 8407 112 Avenue, is the primary acute care facility serving Fort St. John and the broader Peace region of northeastern BC. The modern 30,000 m² facility features a 24-hour emergency department with triage-based care, an intensive care unit, expanded ambulatory care, and a birthing centre. It serves a wide catchment area including Taylor, Charlie Lake, Pink Mountain, and other surrounding communities, making it the go-to hospital for urgent and emergency care in the region.
Specific parking details for Fort St. John Hospital & Peace Villa are not confirmed in public sources. Contact Northern Health or the hospital directly for current parking availability, costs, and accessible parking information.
BC Transit routes 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 all pass near Fort St. John Hospital. The nearest bus stops are at 100 St & 97 Ave and 100 St & 105 Ave, approximately a 4-minute walk from the hospital. HandyDART accessible transit is also available through BC Transit. Bus passes and tickets can be purchased at City Hall, the Visitor Information Centre, and the North Peace Leisure Pool.
No historical wait time data is available for this facility. Generally, emergency departments in regional hospitals tend to be quieter in the early morning hours (6 AM–9 AM) on weekdays. If your condition is not life-threatening, visiting mid-morning on a weekday may result in shorter waits.
No historical data is available to confirm the busiest times at this ER. As a general rule, late evenings, weekends, and holidays tend to see higher patient volumes at most emergency departments. If your situation is urgent or life-threatening, go immediately regardless of time.
Emergency departments use triage — patients with more serious conditions are seen first, regardless of arrival time.
Wait times are estimates based on British Columbia health data using historical volumes, current patient counts, and staffing. Actual wait times may vary.
If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 immediately.