Emergency

Gathering Places at Squamish General 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.

Gathering places at Squamish General Hospital

  • Available locations

    There is limited space available for family members to gather. However, when possible,  staff will work to accommodate the needs of the patient, family, and community to come together, eat, and sleep nearby as a family member passes.

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 Squamish General Hospital main line at (604) 892-5211 to determine visiting times before your visit.

Parking & Transportation

​Accessible by public transit, free parking is available.

Squamish General Hospital

Squamish General Hospital is a 20-bed acute care facility that provides acute, community and primary health services to more than 270,000 residents in rural and urban settings living on the North Shore, in Sea-to-Sky Country, on the Sunshine Coast and in Powell River.

Sacred Spaces and 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.