Queen Charlotte Islands General Hospital

Queen Charlotte, BC · Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year

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Nearby Alternatives

For care requiring higher-level specialist services, the nearest regional hospital is in Prince Rupert, BC, accessible by scheduled flight or BC Ferries connection.

Powell River General Hospital

Powell River · 644 km away

1h 11m

St. Mary's Hospital / Sechelt-Shishalh Hospital

Sechelt · 714 km away

2h 46m

Squamish General Hospital

Squamish · 733 km away

3h 43m

About Queen Charlotte Islands General Hospital

The Haida Gwaii Hospital and Health Centre — Xaayda Gwaay Ngaaysdll Naay — serves as the primary hospital for Haida Gwaii, providing 24-hour emergency services to residents of Daajing Giids (Queen Charlotte), surrounding villages, and remote forestry camps across the archipelago. Opened in 2016 as a modern replacement for the original Queen Charlotte Islands General Hospital, the facility offers acute care, labour and delivery, residential care, diagnostic imaging, laboratory, and pharmacy services in a culturally significant building reflecting Haida Nation values and design. As a small rural hospital, patients with complex needs such as major trauma, cardiac emergencies, or advanced surgical conditions are typically stabilized and transferred to larger regional centres in Prince Rupert or further south.

Services & Specialties

24-hour emergency department Physician triage by severity of condition Acute care (8 beds) Labour, delivery and recovery suite Residential care (8 beds) Diagnostic imaging Laboratory services Pharmacy Primary care centre Mental health and addictions programs Home and community care services Haida Gwaii Cancer Care Clinic (on-site) Public health programs Ambulatory care

Amenities

Parking & Transit

On-site surface parking is typical for small rural facilities of this type at 3209 Oceanview Drive, Daajing Giids. Specific parking costs and accessibility details are not confirmed; visitors should plan to arrive early for emergency appointments where possible.

Queen Charlotte/Daajing Giids is a small, remote community on Haida Gwaii. Personal vehicle or taxi are the primary means of local travel. BC Ferries connects Haida Gwaii to the mainland, and scheduled flights link the community to Prince Rupert and Vancouver.

Best Times to Visit

🟢 Quieter times

No historical wait time data is available for this facility. As a general guide for small rural emergency departments, mid-morning on weekdays (Tuesday through Thursday) tends to be less busy. If your condition is not immediately life-threatening, calling ahead at (250) 559-4506 may help you understand current volume.

🔴 Busier times

Small rural ERs can experience higher demand on weekends, evenings, and during local events or seasonal worker influxes from forestry camps. Monday mornings can also be busier as conditions that developed over the weekend present for care. For non-urgent issues, consider contacting the primary care centre during regular hours instead.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the address and phone number for the Haida Gwaii Hospital emergency department?
The hospital is located at 3209 Oceanview Drive, Daajing Giids (Queen Charlotte), BC V0T 1S0. The general hospital number is (250) 559-4300 and the emergency line is (250) 559-4506.
Is this the same facility as the Queen Charlotte Islands General Hospital?
Yes — the Haida Gwaii Hospital and Health Centre (Xaayda Gwaay Ngaaysdll Naay) replaced the original Queen Charlotte Islands General Hospital on the same site. The new facility opened on November 16, 2016, and is significantly larger and more modern than the original building.
What happens if I need specialist or advanced care that isn't available on Haida Gwaii?
As a small rural hospital, Haida Gwaii Hospital does not have on-site cardiac surgery, major trauma, or advanced specialty services. In these cases, emergency staff will stabilize you and arrange a transfer to University Hospital of Northern BC in Prince George, Prince Rupert Regional Hospital, or a Vancouver-area hospital depending on the urgency and nature of your condition.
Does the Haida Gwaii Hospital emergency department have a trauma designation?
No formal trauma level designation has been confirmed for this facility. It provides initial emergency stabilization for trauma patients, but serious or complex trauma cases are typically transferred to a higher-level regional centre.
Is there a cancer care clinic at the Haida Gwaii Hospital?
Yes — the Haida Gwaii Cancer Care Clinic is located in Daajing Giids and is associated with the hospital site, allowing local residents to access some cancer care services without travelling off-island.
Does the hospital reflect Haida culture and is it affiliated with the Haida Nation?
Yes — the hospital carries both an English and a Haida name (Xaayda Gwaay Ngaaysdll Naay), making it the first Northern Health facility to do so. The building features traditional Haida designs and was built with local people, cultures, and values in mind, in recognition of the Haida Nation on whose territory the hospital sits.

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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