Port Mcneill and District Hospital

Port Mcneill, 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 requiring specialist or advanced care may be referred to larger Island Health hospitals in the Campbell River or Comox Valley area, approximately one to two hours away.

Powell River General Hospital

Powell River · 199 km away

1h 11m

St. Mary's Hospital / Sechelt-Shishalh Hospital

Sechelt · 267 km away

2h 46m

Squamish General Hospital

Squamish · 297 km away

3h 43m

About Port Mcneill and District Hospital

Port McNeill and District Hospital is an 11-bed acute care community facility operated by Island Health, serving Port McNeill and the broader northern Vancouver Island region including Kyuquot and Zeballos. The Emergency Department is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, providing care for urgent and life-threatening conditions, with patients triaged by severity rather than arrival order. As a rural community hospital, it offers essential emergency and acute care services, with transfers arranged to larger regional centres such as Campbell River or the Comox Valley for complex cardiac, neurological, or specialist care.

Services & Specialties

Emergency Department (24/7) Acute Care (11 beds) Ambulatory Outpatient Services Laboratory Medical Imaging (X-Ray) Adult Diabetes Education Centre Nutrition Services Palliative Care Regional Obstetrics Medical Detox Visiting Specialists

Amenities

Parking & Transit

On-site parking details are not publicly confirmed. Contact Port McNeill and District Hospital directly at (250) 956-4461 for current parking information. The facility is wheelchair accessible.

No public transit routes directly serving the hospital have been identified. Port McNeill is a small town on northern Vancouver Island, and most patients arrive by personal vehicle or taxi. Rainbow Taxi operates locally and can be reached at 250-956-8294.

Best Times to Visit

🟢 Quieter times

No historical wait time data is available for this facility. Generally, mid-morning on weekdays tends to be less busy at rural community ERs. For non-urgent concerns, calling HealthLink BC at 8-1-1 first can help you avoid an unnecessary visit.

🔴 Busier times

No historical data is available to identify specific peak times. As with most ERs, evenings, weekends, and holidays may see higher volumes. If your condition is not life-threatening, consider calling 8-1-1 to speak with a nurse before heading in.

Tips Before You Go

What to Bring

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Emergency Department at Port McNeill and District Hospital open 24 hours?
Yes, the Emergency Department at Port McNeill and District Hospital is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including weekends and holidays.
What imaging services are available at Port McNeill and District Hospital?
X-ray (radiology) services are available on-site. A physician requisition is required for diagnostic imaging. CT and MRI services are not available at this facility; patients needing advanced imaging may be transferred to a larger regional centre.
What happens if I need specialist care that isn't available at Port McNeill and District Hospital?
As a rural community hospital, Port McNeill and District Hospital does not offer complex cardiac, neurology, or pediatric intensive care on-site. Patients requiring higher-level care will be transferred to larger facilities such as Campbell River Hospital or Comox Valley Hospital. Island Health operates shuttle services to support these transfers.
Who operates Port McNeill and District Hospital?
Port McNeill and District Hospital is operated by Island Health (Vancouver Island Health Authority) and serves Port McNeill and surrounding northern Vancouver Island communities including Kyuquot and Zeballos.
How do patients get to Port McNeill and District Hospital without a car?
No public transit routes serve the hospital directly. Rainbow Taxi provides local taxi service in Port McNeill and can be reached at 250-956-8294. Most visitors travel by personal vehicle.
Does Port McNeill and District Hospital offer obstetric or maternity services?
Yes, the hospital offers Regional Obstetrics services. The province has also committed to renovating the maternity and emergency departments as part of planned facility upgrades.

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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