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.

IMPORTANT: We are implementing controlled access in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Please report to the desk when you arrive at the door.

Click here for currently open entrances
(subject to change).

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).
Please note: Due to COVID-19 the only non-emergency drop-off area for BC Children's Hospital that is open is 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 are provided to patients and visitors free of charge and are available at the following locations:

Teck Acute Care Centre Entrance 55
Hours: 8:30am to 4:00pm, Monday to Friday (excluding statutory holidays)
BC Children's Hospital Oak Street Entrance (between Entrances 5 and 11
Hours: 8:00am to 5:30pm, Monday to Friday (excluding statutory holidays)

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

Taking Transit

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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.

Cycling

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Cycling within the City of Vancouver? Use the City of Vancouver Cycling Map (PDF) or visit the City of Vancouver's Cycling page
Travelling from outside of Vancouver? Visit TransLink's cycling page for other Metro Vancouver cycling routes and maps
Want to lock up your bike while at the hospital? No problem! Every major entrance to the hospital features bike racks for public use. Check out the Wayfinding Map (PDF) to see all major entrances to the hospital.

Car Share

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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.

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