Fraser Canyon Hospital

Best Times to Visit

Quieter times: No historical wait time data is available for this facility. As a general guide, community hospital ERs in small towns tend to be quieter on weekday mornings and early afternoons. However, Fraser Canyon Hospital also serves highway travellers, so volume can be unpredictable following accidents or weather events on Highways 1 or 7.

Busier times: Evenings, weekends, and periods following major highway incidents or severe weather events on the Coquihalla or Trans-Canada may see higher volumes. If your condition is non-urgent, consider calling 811 (HealthLink BC) first to determine the most appropriate level of care.

About Fraser Canyon Hospital

Fraser Canyon Hospital is a 10-bed community acute care facility located at 1275 7th Ave in Hope, BC, providing 24/7 emergency stabilization and triage for residents of Hope, Agassiz, and the surrounding Fraser Canyon region. Due to Hope's geographic position at the convergence of major highways, the ER also serves a high volume of travellers and is a critical first point of care for highway-related incidents. Complex trauma, cardiac, and stroke cases are stabilized on-site and transferred to Abbotsford Regional Hospital or Royal Columbian Hospital in New Westminster via BC Ambulance Services by air or road.

Services & Specialties

24/7 Emergency stabilization and triage, General medicine and inpatient care, Ambulatory care, Surgical daycare, Laboratory services, X-ray and diagnostic imaging, Outpatient rehabilitation clinics, Diabetes education, Nutrition counselling, Long-term care, Hospice and palliative care, Convalescent care, Health records, Emergency patient transfer via BC Ambulance Services (air and road).

Amenities

• Vending machines (cold beverages and snacks) at the front entrance
• Gift shop operated by the Auxiliary to Fraser Canyon Hospital
• Shared patient rooms (private rooms available on request, subject to availability)
• Wheelchair accessible facility
• Smoke-free and scent-free environment

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Tips Before You Go

• Fraser Canyon Hospital is a stabilization and triage facility — if you are experiencing a major trauma, heart attack, or stroke, staff will assess and arrange rapid transfer to Abbotsford Regional Hospital or Royal Columbian Hospital for definitive specialty care.
• Travellers on Highway 1 or Highway 7 involved in accidents near Hope should proceed directly to Fraser Canyon Hospital, which is the closest 24/7 emergency facility in the region.
• Call ahead at 604-869-5656 if you have questions about whether your condition can be managed at this facility or if transfer to a larger centre may be required.
• The hospital is smoke-free and scent-free — avoid wearing perfume, cologne, or bringing scented flowers when visiting patients.
• If you require specialized care such as advanced cardiac intervention, neurosurgery, or trauma surgery, be prepared for transfer by air or road ambulance to a Fraser Health regional centre.

What to Bring

• Provincial health card (BC CareCard or BC Services Card)
• Government-issued photo ID
• List of current medications, dosages, and allergies
• Any relevant medical records, test results, or referral documents
• Emergency contact name and phone number
• Personal comfort items (phone charger, book, snacks for companions)
• Extra warm clothing or a blanket, as wait areas can be cool
• Payment method in case of any applicable fees

Frequently Asked Questions

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. Actual wait times may vary.

If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 immediately.