Ubc Hospital

2211 Wesbrook Mall, Vancouver, BC (604) 822-7121

Current ER wait

1h 39m
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In an emergency, call 911. Independent service, not affiliated with this hospital. Free nurse advice: 811.

Source: BC ED Wait Times · as of 7:44 p.m. PDT

Open now — closes at 8 p.m.

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  • Mon–Sun 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Source: Vancouver Coastal Health·high confidence·verified 1mo ago

Non-emergency options

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12-Hour Forecast

1h39
2am
1h48
3am
1h44
4am
1h39
5am
1h28
6am
1h27
7am
1h23
8am
1h18
9am
1h9
10am
0h42
11am
0h40
12pm
0h40
1pm

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

Best Times to Visit

Shortest wait Sundays 6am avg ~43m
Longest wait Mondays 8pm avg ~2h 23m

Nearby Alternatives

St. Paul's Hospital

Vancouver · 9 km away

2h 57m

Vancouver General Hospital

Vancouver · 9 km away

3h 51m

Bc Women's Hospital and Health Centre

Vancouver · 9 km away

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BC Children's Hospital

Vancouver · 9 km away

2h 52m

Richmond Hospital

Richmond · 13 km away

4h 15m

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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.

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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.

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