Squamish General Hospital

38140 Behrner Dr, Squamish, BC (604) 892-5211

Current ER wait

1h 41m
3h 22m wait. See a doctor online instead? Often under an hour, covered by MSP. Cold, UTI, rash, prescriptions and more. See a doctor online

In an emergency, call 911. Independent service, not affiliated with this hospital. Free nurse advice: 811.

Source: BC ED Wait Times · as of 12:24 a.m. PDT

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Source: Vancouver Coastal Health·high confidence·verified 1mo ago

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12-Hour Forecast

1h41
7am
1h35
8am
1h37
9am
1h33
10am
1h47
11am
1h49
12pm
1h37
1pm
1h21
2pm
1h8
3pm
1h
4pm
1h2
5pm
1h1
6pm

Projected from this ER’s typical pattern and the current wait.

Best Times to Visit

Shortest wait Saturdays 9am avg ~1h 17m
Longest wait Fridays 9pm avg ~2h 59m

Nearby Alternatives

Lions Gate Hospital

North Vancouver · 42 km away

4h 8m

St. Paul's Hospital

Vancouver · 46 km away

2h 27m

Vancouver General Hospital

Vancouver · 49 km away

6h 7m

Ubc Hospital

Vancouver · 49 km away

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Providence Health Care - Mount Saint Joseph Hospital

Vancouver · 49 km away

23m

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About Squamish General Hospital

Squamish General Hospital is a 20-bed acute care facility operated by Vancouver Coastal Health, serving more than 270,000 residents across the Sea-to-Sky Corridor, North Shore, Sunshine Coast, Powell River, and BC's Central Coast. The Emergency Department is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, providing care for patients of all ages — including children and youth — for major accidents, injuries, and potentially life-threatening conditions. As the primary acute care hospital for the Squamish region, it offers a broad range of inpatient, outpatient, surgical, diagnostic, and community health services.

Services & Specialties

24/7 Emergency Department (all ages, including pediatric), Day surgery — general, orthopedic, dental, ENT, urology, plastics, obstetrics & gynecology, and endoscopy, Laboratory services — blood collection, inpatient and outpatient testing, Diagnostic imaging — X-ray/radiology, fluoroscopy, and ultrasound, Acute care pharmacy — inpatient and outpatient, Sexual assault medical care (24-hour, confidential, age 14+), Outpatient Ketamine Intervention Program for treatment-resistant depression, Nutrition outpatient counselling and group education classes, Indigenous patient navigator services, Online lab appointment booking (labonlinebooking.ca).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Squamish General Hospital have a 24/7 emergency department?
Yes. The Emergency Department at Squamish General Hospital is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, every day of the year. It serves patients of all ages, including children and youth under 18.
Is parking free at Squamish General Hospital?
Yes — parking is free at Squamish General Hospital, which is uncommon for hospital facilities in BC. Accessibility parking, expectant parents' parking, senior parking, and EV charging stations are all available on site.
Does Squamish General Hospital provide care for sexual assault survivors?
Yes. The hospital provides free, confidential, 24-hour medical care for anyone age 14 and older who has experienced a sexual assault. Services include immediate physical care, testing and treatment for STIs and pregnancy, and the option of a forensic examination for assaults that occurred within the last seven days.
What surgical services are available at Squamish General Hospital?
Squamish General Hospital performs day surgeries only — no inpatient or overnight surgeries. Procedures are carried out by local and visiting surgeons across specialties including general surgery, orthopedics, dental, ear/nose/throat, urology, plastics, obstetrics and gynecology, and endoscopy.
Can I book a lab appointment at Squamish General Hospital online?
Yes. You can book lab appointments in advance at labonlinebooking.ca. Any remaining daily appointment slots are also open to walk-in patients. Most standard tests, including most blood work, can be processed at the hospital's on-site lab.
Who operates Squamish General Hospital and what area does it serve?
Squamish General Hospital is operated by Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH). It serves over 270,000 residents across Squamish, the Sea-to-Sky Corridor, the North Shore, the Sunshine Coast, Powell River, and BC's Central Coast, including Bella Bella and Bella Coola.

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