Lillooet District Hospital and Health Centre

Best Times to Visit

Quieter times: As a rural community hospital, Lillooet District Hospital generally experiences lower volumes than urban ERs. Mid-morning on weekdays tends to be a relatively quieter time for non-urgent presentations. Always call 9-1-1 for life-threatening emergencies regardless of time.

Busier times: Like most emergency departments, evenings and weekends can see higher demand relative to available staffing at a small rural facility. If your condition is not urgent, consider visiting during weekday daytime hours when the full complement of diagnostic and support services is also available on-site.

About Lillooet District Hospital and Health Centre

Lillooet District Hospital and Health Centre is a Level 1 Community Hospital operated by Interior Health, serving Lillooet, Lytton, and surrounding Fraser Canyon communities from its location at 951 Murray St. The emergency department is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, providing around-the-clock urgent care alongside diagnostic services, laboratory, and inpatient care across six acute care beds. As a small rural community hospital, patients with complex conditions such as major trauma or advanced cardiac emergencies may be stabilized here and transferred to a larger regional facility for definitive care.

Services & Specialties

24-hour emergency department, Laboratory services (outpatient and urgent), Diagnostic imaging / X-ray, Intensive care, Convalescent care, Rehabilitation services, Ambulatory Care Unit (outpatient procedures, 4 days/week), Specialty outpatient clinics, Mental health services (by appointment), Acquired Brain Injury Services, Antepartum care, Acute care dietitian services, Public health nursing (prenatal, postpartum, child health, immunizations), Breastfeeding clinics and support, Caregiver support programs, BC Early Hearing Program, School-age health services (immunization, vision, hearing, dental screening).

Amenities

• Wheelchair accessible facility
• On-site laboratory (outpatient hours Mon–Fri, 8:30 a.m.–12 p.m. and 1–2:40 p.m.; urgent/walk-in 8:30–9:30 a.m.)
• Mountain View Lodge complex care facility on associated site (21 complex care beds)

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Tips Before You Go

• Lillooet District Hospital is a small rural facility — for life-threatening emergencies like stroke, major trauma, or heart attack, call 9-1-1 immediately so paramedics can assess whether direct transfer to a larger centre is needed.
• For non-urgent health questions at any hour, call the BC Nurseline at 1-866-215-4700 before making the trip to the ER — a registered nurse can advise whether your situation requires emergency care.
• If you need lab work, outpatient laboratory services are available Monday to Friday during posted hours; walk-in urgent lab is prioritized between 8:30 and 9:30 a.m.
• The Ambulatory Care Unit handles booked outpatient procedures four days per week — ask your physician for a referral to avoid unnecessary ER visits for planned procedures.
• Because Lillooet is a remote community, plan ahead for transportation. If you may need to be transferred to a larger Interior Health facility, having a support person or contact available can make the process smoother.
• Bring your BC Services Card and a complete list of current medications, as the hospital serves a wide rural catchment and staff will need your full medical history quickly.

What to Bring

• BC Services Card or provincial health insurance card
• Government-issued photo ID
• List of current medications, dosages, and prescribing physicians
• List of known allergies (medications and other)
• Emergency contact name and phone number
• Any relevant medical records, recent test results, or specialist letters
• Comfortable clothing and a warm layer (wait areas can be cool)
• Snacks, water, and entertainment for potential wait times

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.