St. Mary's Hospital / Sechelt-Shishalh Hospital

Sechelt, 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
2h 46m moderate
🏥 24/7 Emergency
📍 Sechelt

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Nearby Alternatives

For non-emergency care, walk-in clinics in Sechelt and Gibsons may offer shorter waits; patients requiring highly specialized care may be referred to facilities on the BC Lower Mainland.

Ubc Hospital

Vancouver · 43 km away

1h 18m

Squamish General Hospital

Squamish · 50 km away

3h 43m

St. Paul's Hospital

Vancouver · 50 km away

1h 25m

About St. Mary's Hospital / Sechelt-Shishalh Hospital

Sechelt | shíshálh Hospital is the largest healthcare facility on British Columbia's Sunshine Coast, operating a 24/7 emergency department at its 63-bed acute care hospital in Sechelt. The ER serves residents of Sechelt, Gibsons, Roberts Creek, Halfmoon Bay, Pender Harbour, and surrounding communities with a full range of emergency, intensive care, surgical, obstetrical, and diagnostic services. Patients requiring complex or specialized care beyond what is available on the Sunshine Coast may be transferred to a larger facility on the mainland.

Services & Specialties

24/7 emergency department Intensive care unit (ICU) Medical-surgical inpatient care Obstetrics, labour and delivery Mental health inpatient unit Two operating theatres Diagnostic imaging and radiology CT scanning Ambulatory care clinic Chemotherapy clinic Perinatal care and support Inpatient and outpatient pharmacy Rehabilitation services Specialty outpatient clinics Chronic disease education programs

Amenities

Parking & Transit

Free parking is available in the on-site parkade. Electric vehicle charging stations are available for patients, visitors, staff, and medical staff. Patients who can walk or use a wheelchair may be dropped off directly outside the ED doors; patients with limited mobility can enter through the ED entrance.

Public transit stops nearby the hospital. HandiDART accessible bus service also serves the hospital, with drop-off and pick-up available at the East Main Entrance.

Best Times to Visit

🟢 Quieter times

No historical wait time data is currently available for this location. Generally, early weekday mornings tend to be quieter at community hospital ERs. For non-life-threatening concerns, consider whether a walk-in clinic in Sechelt or Gibsons might meet your needs and have a shorter wait.

🔴 Busier times

No historical wait time data is currently available. As with most ERs, evenings, weekends, and holidays typically see higher patient volumes. If your condition is not an emergency, avoiding these peak periods may reduce your wait time.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Sechelt | shíshálh Hospital have a full emergency department?
Yes. The hospital operates a 24/7 emergency department equipped with a new, expanded ER space featuring CT imaging, diagnostic radiology, and a triage-based assessment process. It is the only 24-hour emergency department on the Sunshine Coast.
What communities does the Sechelt ER serve?
The emergency department serves the entire Sunshine Coast, including Sechelt, Gibsons, Langdale, Roberts Creek, Halfmoon Bay, and Pender Harbour. It is the largest healthcare facility in the region and the primary ER for all Sunshine Coast residents.
Does the hospital offer obstetrics and maternity care?
Yes. Sechelt | shíshálh Hospital has a dedicated labour and delivery unit and provides full perinatal care — supporting pregnant patients and their families before, during, and after childbirth.
Is there accessible transit to the Sechelt Hospital emergency department?
Yes. Public transit stops near the hospital, and HandiDART accessible bus service provides drop-off and pick-up directly at the East Main Entrance for passengers with mobility needs.
What is the history behind the hospital's name?
The facility was originally established as St. Mary's Hospital in Pender Harbour in 1930, making it the Sunshine Coast's earliest hospital. The current Sechelt location opened in 1964 on land gifted by shíshálh Nation. In 2015, at the request of shíshálh Nation, Vancouver Coastal Health renamed the facility Sechelt | shíshálh Hospital as part of its commitment to reconciliation.
Is the Sechelt Hospital designed with sustainability in mind?
Yes. The hospital's $44.15-million expansion was designed with the goal of becoming North America's first carbon-neutral healthcare facility, incorporating passive design strategies, a high-performance double building envelope, and a green roof.

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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