Ubc Hospital

Vancouver, BC · Urgent Care Centre: Open daily 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM (365 days a year). For life-threatening emergencies outside these hours, go to Vancouver General Hospital or call 911.

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Open 24/7

This emergency department is open around the clock.

Current ER Wait BC EdWaitTimes
1h 18m quick
🏥 24/7 Emergency
📍 Vancouver

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Nearby Alternatives

Patients requiring 24/7 emergency care or trauma services in the Vancouver area should consider Vancouver General Hospital or other full-service emergency departments operated by Vancouver Coastal Health.

St. Paul's Hospital

Vancouver · 9 km away

1h 25m

Vancouver General Hospital

Vancouver · 9 km away

3h 48m

BC Children's Hospital

Vancouver · 9 km away

2h 4m

About Ubc Hospital

UBC Hospital's Urgent Care Centre, located at 2211 Wesbrook Mall on the University of British Columbia campus in Vancouver, BC, provides specialized care for non-life-threatening emergencies treated by emergency-trained physicians and nurses. The centre handles conditions such as broken bones, lacerations, asthma, eye problems, and minor burns, and offers on-site diagnostics including X-rays, CT scans, ultrasound, blood tests, and ECGs. For life-threatening emergencies, patients should proceed to Vancouver General Hospital or call 911, as UBC Hospital is best suited for low-to-moderate acuity conditions.

Services & Specialties

Urgent Care for non-life-threatening emergencies X-ray and diagnostic imaging CT scans Ultrasound Blood tests ECGs IV therapy Treatment for broken bones and sprains Laceration and wound care (cuts requiring stitches) Minor burn treatment Eye problem assessment Fever and flu care Skin infection treatment Allergy and asthma care Nosebleed management General surgery Reconstructive orthopaedic surgery (hip and knee replacement) Psychiatry and psychiatric inpatient services Neurology and brain disorders (Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health) Sleep disorders care Bladder care Gerontology Sub-acute medicine and slow-stream rehabilitation Mood disorders and Operational Stress Injury Clinic

Amenities

Parking & Transit

Short-term 2-hour parking is available directly outside the hospital. Longer-term parking is located in the Health Sciences Parkade at the back of the hospital, accessible off Health Sciences Mall. Parking is paid and can be purchased via Honk, PayByPhone, ZipBy, or at pay machines and meters accepting cash and credit card. Check parking.ubc.ca for current rates. Arriving early for appointments is recommended, as a short walk from the parkade to the hospital entrance may be required.

UBC Hospital is served by several TransLink routes: the 99 B-Line and Route 9 along Broadway, the R4 Rapid Bus along 41st Ave, Route 49 from Metrotown Station, Route 33 from 29th Avenue Station, Routes 4 and 14 from downtown Vancouver, and Route 84 from VCC-Clark Station. By car, take University Boulevard or 16th Avenue to Wesbrook Mall. A shuttle also connects UBC Hospital with Vancouver General Hospital, St. Paul's Hospital, BC Cancer Agency, and Children's & Women's Hospital — primarily for staff and faculty use.

Best Times to Visit

🟢 Quieter times

Earlier in the day, closer to the 8:00 AM opening time, is generally advisable to minimize wait times. Weekday mornings tend to be less busy than afternoons or weekends. No historical wait data is currently available for this facility.

🔴 Busier times

Late afternoons, particularly between 4:00 PM and 8:00 PM, may see higher patient volumes as the Urgent Care Centre approaches closing time. Weekends and holidays can also be busier. No historical wait data is available to confirm peak patterns at this specific location.

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What to Bring

Frequently Asked Questions

Is UBC Hospital's emergency department open 24 hours?
No. UBC Hospital operates an Urgent Care Centre, not a 24/7 emergency room. It is open every day of the year from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM. For life-threatening emergencies outside these hours, please go to Vancouver General Hospital or call 911 immediately.
What conditions does the UBC Hospital Urgent Care Centre treat?
The Urgent Care Centre treats non-life-threatening conditions including allergies, asthma, broken bones, cuts needing stitches, eye problems, fevers, flu, minor burns, nosebleeds, skin infections, and sprains. It is staffed by emergency-trained physicians and nurses and offers on-site diagnostics such as X-rays, CT scans, ultrasound, and blood tests.
Where should I go for a life-threatening emergency near UBC?
For life-threatening emergencies, do not go to UBC Hospital's Urgent Care Centre. Proceed immediately to Vancouver General Hospital (VGH), which operates a full 24/7 emergency department, or call 911.
Is there parking available at UBC Hospital?
Yes. Short-term 2-hour parking is available directly outside the hospital. Longer-term parking is in the Health Sciences Parkade at the back of the building. Parking is paid and can be managed via Honk, PayByPhone, ZipBy, or pay machines. Visit parking.ubc.ca for current rates.
How do I get to UBC Hospital by public transit?
Several TransLink routes serve UBC Hospital, including the 99 B-Line and Route 9 along Broadway, the R4 Rapid Bus on 41st Ave, and Routes 4 and 14 from downtown Vancouver. The hospital is located at 2211 Wesbrook Mall on the UBC campus. By car, use University Boulevard or 16th Avenue to reach Wesbrook Mall.
What specialist clinics and services are available at UBC Hospital?
UBC Hospital offers a wide range of specialty services including the Bladder Care Centre, Movement Disorders/Parkinson's Clinic, Sleep Disorders Program, Multiple Sclerosis Clinic, Clinic for Alzheimer Disease and Cognitive Disorders, Mood Disorders Centre, Breast Reconstruction Program, Operational Stress Injury Clinic, and the Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health. The Centre for Surgical Innovation performs approximately 1,600 hip and knee replacements annually.

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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