Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) at Lions Gate Hospital
- 231 East 15th Street North Vancouver, BC V7L 2L7
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- Main: (604) 984-3792
- Fax: (604) 984-5885
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) uses a specialized machine with strong magnets and radio waves to create detailed images of the body.
It is a safe way to get a closer look at structures and tissues in your body including the brain, spine, joints, muscles, abdomen, and blood vessels.
How to access
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Get a referral
Have your physician complete a regional MRI requisition form and appropriateness checklist.
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By appointment only
The department clerk will contact patients to arrange the appointment. Call (604) 984-5775 to change or cancel an appointment.
Hours of operation
We operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Parking & transportation
Lions Gate Hospital is located on 231 East 15th Street in North Vancouver.
Paid visitor parking is available in the hospital parkade on 15th Street, east of St. Georges Avenue.
For detailed information regarding parking, public transit and wheelchair accessibility, please review the LGH Patient & Family Handbook.
Download parking rates for VCH facilities.
Emergency department patient drop off area
There is a dedicated five-minute patient drop-off area located in front of the emergency department accessible by St Georges Ave.
Electric vehicle charging
Designated electric vehicle charging stations are available for patients and visitors. Charging is available for up to 4 hours at Level 2 stations and up to 1 hour at Level 3 stations. Please review our electric vehicle charging station etiquette for more information.
Electric vehicle charging stations at Lions Gate Hospital:
| EV Charger Type | Parking Stall Number |
| Level 1 Charger | Hope Centre 676-677, 736-737 |
| Level 2 Charger | P1 91-93 P2 343-344, 367-372 |
| Level 3 Charger | P1 94-95 P2 345-346 |
How to get here
Located on the basement floor. Follow the signage from the main entrance. Check-in at the CT/MRI reception desk.
Lions Gate Hospital (LGH)
Lions Gate Hospital (LGH) provides a full range of general and many specialized acute care services, including general medicine, emergency and critical care, general surgery, orthopedics, maternity, pediatrics, psychiatry, chemotherapy, cardiac care, diagnostics, nuclear medicine, palliative care, rehabilitative services and neurosurgery.