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Directions & Parking

Information on transportation options to BC Children's Hospital, parking instructions and parking rates, and hospital maps to help you find your way.
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COVID-19: Frequently asked questions for BC Children's patients

Getting around

Help us keep our hospital campus safe for everyone: please follow the posted speed limit (10-20 km/h).

Entering the site

  • There are three ways to access the hospital campus by road: Oak Street, West 28th Avenue, and Willow Street.
  • Please note: the West 28th Avenue entrance is inaccessible from the east. Access this entrance from the west (Oak Street).
  • The drop-off areas (non-emergency) for BC Children's Hospital programs and clinics are at Entrance 17 (BC Children's Hospital building) or Entrance 53 (at the Teck Acute Care Centre building). Please contact the clinic or program you are visiting to confirm location.
  • Also check out visiting hours and on-site services.

Maps

  • The Community Map (PDF) is a road map of the surrounding area, highlighting transit, cycling and walking options.
  • The Campus Wayfinding Map (PDF) shows roadway entrances to the hospital, on-site parking, hospital buildings and entrances, some clinics, and locations of valet stations, the cafeteria, navigation volunteer desks, and the closest bus stops.
  • New: Teck Acute Care Centre Levels 1-8 Floor Map (PDF)
  • Can't find a clinic on the map? Visit the clinics page to find information and contact details.

Parking 

Hospital parking fees around the province have been suspended as of April 1, 2020 until further notice, for patients, visitors and staff. In addition, the City of Vancouver has removed many parking restrictions throughout the city freeing up parking space in our hospital neighbourhoods.

Use the Campus Wayfinding Map (PDF) to help you plan where to park. 

Valet Services

Valet services at BC Children's Hospital have been suspended during this time. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Emergencies and Security

Call the hospital switchboard at 604-875-2000 or Security at 604-875-2999.   

Transit, cycling & car share

Whether you arrive by transit, cycling, or car share, we have services on site to support your choice. 

The Community Map (PDF) shows locations of:

  • Transit stops (bus and Canada Line)
  • Walking distances
  • Cycling connections
  • Places of interest close to BC Children's Hospital

 

Visit the TransLink Trip Planner to plan your transit trip to BC Children's Hospital.


Taking the bus

There are multiple bus routes that stop near the hospital campus, all within a 5 minute walking distance:

  • The #25 (Brentwood Stn/UBC) stops at 50338 (King Edward Ave and Oak St)
  • The #17 (Oak/Downtown) stops at 50454 (NB Oak St at Devonshire Crescent)
  • The #17 (Oak/Downtown) stops at 50339 (SB Oak St at Devonshire Crescent)
  • The #33 (29 Avenue Station/UBC) travels NB and SB on Cambie St and stops just outside of the King Edward Ave Canada Line Station

Taking the Canada Line SkyTrain

The Canada Line provides rapid transit service from downtown Vancouver to both YVR airport and to Richmond city centre (Bridgeport Station). 


Closest Canada Line station

King Edward Avenue Station (corner of West King Edward Ave and Cambie Street).


Walking distance

The Community Map (PDF) shows locations 8-10 minutes from the hospital campus.

 

 

Maps for cyclists

 

 

Using a car share, such as car2go, evo, modo, or zipcar can be a quick and convenient transportation choice. 

 

Evo and car2go vehicles can be found parked in close proximity to the hospital campus. These vehicles are allowed to park in any restricted residential-only and 2-hour street parking zones nearby. Check with each car share company about their respective parking rules, as they may vary. 

 
 

Visit the TransLink Trip Planner to plan your transit trip to BC Children's Hospital.


Taking the Bus

There are multiple bus routes that stop near the hospital campus, all within a 5 minute walking distance:

  • The #25 (Brentwood Stn/UBC) stops at 50338 (King Edward Avenue and Oak Street)
  • The #17 (Oak/Downtown) stops at 50454 (NB Oak Street at Devonshire Crescent)
  • The #17 (Oak/Downtown) stops at 50339 (SB Oak Street at Devonshire Crescent)
  • The #33 (29 Avenue Station/UBC) stops travels NB and SB on Cambie street and stops just outside of the King Edward Avenue Canada Line Station

Taking the Canada Line SkyTrain

The Canada Line provides rapid transit service from downtown Vancouver to both YVR airport and to Richmond city centre (Bridgeport Station). 

Closest Canada Line Station

King Edward Avenue Station (corner of West King Edward Ave and Cambie Street)

Walking Distance

8-10 minutes from the hospital campus





Sunny Hill

Site & building maps

Parking 

Parking at Sunny Hill is free and on a first-come, first-served basis. 

Please observe posted signs for reserved or restricted parking spaces. The parking gates are closed from 8 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. 

Street parking is available, but please respect our neighbours and park only on the side of the street closest to Sunny Hill.

Getting here

Whether you are driving, taking transit, or cycling, Sunny Hill supports your choice.

 

Visit the TransLink Trip Planner to plan your transit trip to Sunny Hill Health Centre for Children.


Taking the bus

There are multiple bus routes that stop near Sunny Hill, all within a 5-10 minute walking distance:

  • The #25 westbound stops at 51559 (E 22nd Ave and Kaslo St)
  • The #25 eastbound stops at 51530 (E 22nd Ave and Slocan St)
  • The #16 southbound stops at 51051 (Renfrew St and E 20th Ave)
Closest SkyTrain station
The Nanaimo SkyTrain Station is closest to Sunny Hill, located on the corner of Nanaimo St between East 26th Ave and East 24th Ave

Walking distance

Less than 15 minutes from the Nanaimo SkyTrain Station

 
Maps for cycling

 

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