Queen Victoria Hospital and Health Centre

Best Times to Visit

Quieter times: No historical wait time data is currently available for this facility. Generally, early mornings on weekdays tend to be quieter at small community emergency departments. Calling BC HealthLink (811) first can help you determine the urgency of your visit.

Busier times: No historical wait time data is available for this location. Like most emergency departments, evenings, weekends, and holidays can see higher volumes. During Revelstoke's busy ski and outdoor tourism seasons, the ER may experience increased demand from visitors and travellers.

About Queen Victoria Hospital and Health Centre

Queen Victoria Hospital and Health Centre is a Level 1 community hospital operated by Interior Health, providing 24/7 emergency services to the residents of Revelstoke and the surrounding mountain corridor between Salmon Arm and Golden. The emergency department is staffed around the clock and follows national triage standards to prioritize care based on the severity of each patient's condition. As a small community hospital in a remote alpine setting, it handles a broad range of acute care needs while coordinating transfers to larger regional centres for complex or high-acuity cases.

Services & Specialties

24/7 Emergency Department, Acute Care, Intensive Care, Diagnostic Imaging – X-ray and Ultrasound, Laboratory Services, Obstetrics and Antepartum/Intrapartum Care, General Surgery, Gynaecological and Obstetrics Surgery, General Medicine, Convalescent and Rehabilitation Care, Colonoscopy and Colon Screening Program, Endoscopy and Gastroscopy, Flexible Sigmoidoscopy, Fluoroscopy, Echocardiogram, Dental Surgery, Cast Clinic, Diabetes Education Centre, Specialty Outpatient Clinics.

Amenities

• Diabetes Education Centre on-site
• Laboratory services on-site
• Diagnostic imaging (X-ray and ultrasound) on-site
• Specialty outpatient clinic space

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Tips Before You Go

• Use the front entrance during regular hours (Mon–Fri 7:00 am–7:30 pm; Sat–Sun 8:00 am–7:30 pm). After hours, follow the ramp on the right side of the building to the dedicated emergency entrance.
• If your situation is non-urgent, consider calling BC HealthLink at 811 before making the trip — registered nurses are available 24/7 to help you decide if an ER visit is necessary.
• Revelstoke is a remote mountain community. If you are visiting the area for skiing or outdoor activities, travel with valid provincial or travel medical insurance — uninsured patients may be billed for imaging and other services.
• Bring a written or printed list of your current medications and dosages, as the ER team will need this information quickly in an emergency.
• Be prepared for the possibility of transfer to a larger regional facility if your condition requires a higher level of specialized care not available at this community hospital.

What to Bring

• BC Health Care Card (CareCard) or provincial health insurance card
• Government-issued photo ID
• List of current medications, dosages, and allergies
• Travel or extended health insurance information if you are not a BC resident
• Any relevant medical records or specialist referral letters
• Emergency contact information
• Comfortable clothing and a warm layer — wait times can vary
• Snacks and water for accompanying family members, as amenity availability is limited

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.