Fort St. John Hospital

Fort St John, BC · Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Open 24/7

This emergency department is open around the clock.

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Nearby Alternatives

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.

Whistler Health Care Centre

Whistler · 697 km away

1h 6m

Squamish General Hospital

Squamish · 746 km away

3h 43m

Chilliwack General Hospital

Chilliwack · 792 km away

4h 54m

About Fort St. John Hospital

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.

Services & Specialties

24-hour emergency department Triage-based physician assessment Intensive care unit (ICU) Ambulatory care Surgical services and operating rooms Endoscopy suite Birthing centre and maternity care General inpatient acute care Academic medicine affiliation (UNBC Northern Medical Program)

Amenities

Parking & Transit

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.

Best Times to Visit

🟢 Quieter times

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.

🔴 Busier times

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.

Tips Before You Go

What to Bring

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Fort St. John Hospital located?
The current Fort St. John Hospital & Peace Villa is located at 8407 112 Avenue, Fort St. John, BC V1J 0J5. Note that the previous hospital was located at 9636 100 Ave — if you have an older address saved, please update it to the current location.
What communities does Fort St. John Hospital serve?
Fort St. John Hospital is the primary acute care facility for a large catchment area in northeastern BC, including Fort St. John, Taylor, Charlie Lake, Cecil Lake, Pink Mountain, Wonowon, and other surrounding communities in the Peace region.
Does Fort St. John Hospital have a birthing centre?
Yes, Fort St. John Hospital includes a birthing centre as part of its services. For specific maternity care questions or to pre-register for delivery, contact Northern Health directly.
Can I take the bus to Fort St. John Hospital?
Yes. BC Transit routes 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 all pass near the hospital. The closest bus stops are at 100 St & 97 Ave and 100 St & 105 Ave, about a 4-minute walk away. HandyDART accessible transit is also available for eligible riders.
Is Fort St. John Hospital a teaching hospital?
Fort St. John Hospital has an academic affiliation with the University of Northern British Columbia's Northern Medical Program, and the facility includes dedicated academic space. Patients may be seen by medical residents or students working under the supervision of licensed physicians.
Does Fort St. John Hospital offer virtual urgent care?
Virtual urgent care is not offered through this facility. For non-emergency health advice, BC residents can call HealthLink BC at 8-1-1 to speak with a registered nurse any time, day or night.

About ER Wait Times

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.

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