St. Mary's Hospital / Sechelt-Shishalh Hospital

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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

• Free parking parkade on site
• Electric vehicle charging stations
• Interpreter services available free of charge for non-English speakers
• Cultural and spiritual healing spaces for Indigenous patients and families
• Patient rooms with large windows and views of the Strait of Georgia
• On-site respite gardens
• Skylights and clerestory windows throughout the ER and imaging areas
• Single patient rooms each with private sink and bathroom
• Call (604) 885-2224 to confirm availability of ATM, cafeteria, chapel, or Wi-Fi

Other Care Options

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Tips Before You Go

• Bring your BC Services Card or CareCard, photo ID, and a written list of all current medications — emergency physicians cannot access your family doctor's records.
• Triage is based on medical urgency, not arrival order. The most critically ill or injured patients are always seen first, so expect variable wait times depending on the day's caseload.
• If you or a family member needs interpreter services, simply let a staff member know — translation is provided free of charge.
• HandiDART accessible transit serves the hospital; book your ride in advance if you rely on this service for your return trip home.
• The Sunshine Coast is a ferry-dependent community — if your condition allows, plan your trip to the hospital with ferry schedules in mind, particularly if a mainland transfer may be needed.

What to Bring

• BC Services Card or CareCard (provincial health card)
• Government-issued photo ID
• Complete list of current medications, dosages, and allergies
• Any relevant medical records or specialist letters you have at home
• List of emergency contacts and your family doctor's name
• Insurance information if applicable (e.g., extended health or out-of-province coverage)
• Comfortable clothing and a warm layer — ERs can be cool
• Snacks, water, and entertainment for potentially long wait times

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.