Emergency

Gathering Places at ƛ̓uxválásu̓ilas Heiltsuk Hospital

We recognize the importance for many Indigenous people to gather around loved ones in times of illness, healing and while receiving care. Comfortable spaces are provided within each facility, and where possible spaces are also available for spiritual and cultural healing practices.

Sacred spaces and gathering places at R.W. Large Memorial Hospital

  • Locations of sacred spaces

    The palliative room is spacious and has windows overlooking the ocean and Lama Pass.

  • Family room

    A family room is available next door to accommodate larger gatherings of families with lounge chairs and space for refreshments to be laid out. Families can bring in food.

  • Morgue

    The morgue is available to family members upon the death of a patient and can be used as a sacred space to prepare the body as well as for necessary prayers and ceremony. It is spacious enough to accommodate larger gatherings of people and has benches for seating.

Hours of operation

Currently open

We operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Visiting hours may vary depending on the unit. Please call the ƛ̓uxválásu̓ilas Heiltsuk Hospital main line at (250) 957-2314 to determine visiting times before your visit.

Parking and transportation

Free parking is available.

ƛ̓uxválásu̓ilas Heiltsuk Hospital (formerly R.W. Large Memorial Hospital)

ƛ̓uxválásu̓ilas (pronounced kwil-valas-iwaylas) Heiltsuk Hospital is a acute, continuing care and emergency medical facility that has 6 acute beds, 7 continuing care beds and a 3-bed emergency department open 24/7.

Sacred Spaces & Gathering Places

We recognize the importance for many Indigenous people to gather around loved ones in times of illness, healing and while receiving care. Comfortable spaces are provided within each facility, and where possible spaces are also available for spiritual and cultural healing practices.