Sacred Spaces & Gathering Places at UBC Hospital
- 2211 Wesbrook Mall Vancouver, BC V6T 2B5
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- Main: (604) 822-7121
- Admissions: (604) 822-7033
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 UBC Hospital
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Koerner Pavilion
The main hospital, Koerner Pavilion, has a comfortable seating area when you first walk through the doors. Seating accommodates approximately 20 people.
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Purdy Pavilion
There is a sacred space, Spiritual Care, and MultiFaith Room in the Purdy Pavilion, not far from the main building. Once in the Purdy Pavilion, signage directs you to these spaces. The sacred space has windows that look out over a tree. The sacred space seats about ten people. Both rooms are open to patients and visitors.
There is also a casual gathering area with comfortable seats and a piano in the Purdy Pavilion. This space comfortably seats 10-15 people.
Hours of operation
We operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
The Emergency Department is open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., seven days a week. Visiting hours may vary depending on the unit. Please call the UBC Hospital main line at (604) 822-7121 to determine visiting times before your visit.
Parking & Transportation
For parking information at UBC, please visit https://parking.ubc.ca/
UBC Hospital (UBCH)
UBC Hospital (UBCH) is part of Vancouver Coastal Health and is one of British Columbia's foremost teaching and research facilities situated on the University of British Columbia campus.
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.