Lions Gate Hospital

North Vancouver, BC · Open 24 Hours a Day, 7 Days a Week, 365 Days a Year

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Open 24/7

This emergency department is open around the clock.

Current ER Wait BC EdWaitTimes
3h 2m moderate
🏥 24/7 Emergency
📍 North Vancouver

Last updated: 1m ago · View all British Columbia hospitals →

Nearby Alternatives

If Lions Gate Hospital's Emergency Department is busy, other emergency and urgent care facilities are available elsewhere in the Metro Vancouver and North Shore region.

Providence Health Care - Mount Saint Joseph Hospital

Vancouver · 7 km away

1h 29m

St. Paul's Hospital

Vancouver · 6 km away

1h 25m

Vancouver General Hospital

Vancouver · 8 km away

3h 48m

About Lions Gate Hospital

Lions Gate Hospital's Emergency Department in North Vancouver, BC provides 24/7 emergency care for life-threatening illness, injury, and overdose, serving residents of North Vancouver, West Vancouver, Bowen Island, Lions Bay, and communities along the Sea-to-Sky corridor and Sunshine Coast. As part of Vancouver Coastal Health, LGH is a 329-bed acute care facility offering a broad spectrum of specialized services including critical care, surgery, maternity, psychiatry, and neurosurgery. Patients with the most critical conditions are always seen first, and care is delivered by a multidisciplinary team that includes physicians, nurses, social workers, and allied health professionals.

Services & Specialties

24/7 Emergency Department Psychiatric Emergency and Assessment Team (PEAT) Mental Health and Psychiatric Services (HOpe Centre) Forensic Nursing — sexual assault and intimate partner violence care Critical Care / ICU General Surgery Orthopedic Surgery Neurosurgery Maternity and Labour & Delivery Pediatric Care Cardiac Care Chemotherapy / Oncology Palliative and Hospice Care Diagnostic Imaging and Nuclear Medicine Rehabilitative Services Culturally Safe Care for Indigenous Patients and Families

Amenities

Parking & Transit

Paid parking is available in the hospital parkade on 15th Street, east of St. Georges Avenue. A dedicated five-minute patient drop-off zone is located directly in front of the Emergency Department, accessible via St. Georges Avenue. Electric vehicle charging stations are available for patients and visitors (Level 2 stations up to 4 hours; Level 3 stations up to 1 hour). Street parking around LGH is limited. Overnight parking for trailers or motorhomes is not permitted in the parkade. Check vch.ca for current parking rates.

Lions Gate Hospital is well served by TransLink. Nearby stops include Eastbound E 15 St @ St. Georges Ave, Southbound Lonsdale Ave @ W 15 St, and Westbound W 15th St @ Lonsdale Ave. Bus routes serving the area include the 229, 230, 232, 240, 241, 255, 881, and N24. SeaBus ferry service connects downtown Vancouver to Lonsdale Quay, from which several of these routes provide onward service to the hospital.

Best Times to Visit

🟢 Quieter times

No historical wait-time data is currently available for this location. In general, weekday mornings and early afternoons tend to see lower emergency department volumes at most Canadian hospitals. If your condition is not life-threatening, consider whether a walk-in clinic or virtual care option may be appropriate before visiting the ED.

🔴 Busier times

Without historical wait-time data, specific busy periods cannot be confirmed for Lions Gate Hospital. Typically, Canadian emergency departments experience higher volumes on weekday evenings, weekends, and following major public holidays. Early morning hours (2:00 AM–6:00 AM) are often quieter, though staffing levels may vary.

Tips Before You Go

What to Bring

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Lions Gate Hospital have psychiatric emergency services?
Yes. LGH has a dedicated Psychiatric Emergency and Assessment Team (PEAT) that operates through the Emergency Department. PEAT provides prompt psychiatric assessments, expedited triage for psychiatric patients, and coordination between inpatient psychiatric services, the ED, and community resources. The PEAT unit features four private-room beds and a quieter, more secure environment.
Can survivors of sexual assault or domestic violence receive care at Lions Gate Hospital?
Yes. LGH has a team of forensic nurse examiners who provide confidential, trauma-informed forensic and health care to individuals of any gender aged 13 and older who have experienced sexual assault, intimate partner violence, domestic violence, or human trafficking within the last seven days. This service is available through the hospital.
Which communities does Lions Gate Hospital's Emergency Department serve?
LGH is the primary hospital for the City and District of North Vancouver, West Vancouver, Lions Bay, and Bowen Island. The ED also serves patients from the broader Sea-to-Sky corridor, the Sunshine Coast, and coastal communities including Bella Bella and Bella Coola, as well as numerous First Nations communities in those regions.
Is there food available at Lions Gate Hospital during an ER visit?
Yes. Mehri's Place, a coffee bar and café located in the main hospital lobby, is open Monday–Friday 6:30 AM–5:30 PM and Saturday–Sunday 7:00 AM–5:30 PM (closed statutory holidays). The main cafeteria is open Monday–Friday 7:00 AM–5:00 PM. Vending machines are also available throughout the building for after-hours needs.
How does triage work at the Lions Gate Hospital Emergency Department?
Patients are assessed and seen based on the severity of their condition, not the order in which they arrive. Those with the most critical or life-threatening conditions are always prioritized. As a result, wait times can vary significantly depending on how busy the department is and the acuity of cases being treated at any given time.
How do I get to Lions Gate Hospital by public transit?
LGH is accessible via several TransLink bus routes including the 229, 230, 232, 240, 241, 255, 881, and N24, with stops near the hospital on E 15th Street and Lonsdale Avenue. You can also take the SeaBus from downtown Vancouver to Lonsdale Quay and connect to a bus from there. Plan your trip at translink.ca.

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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