Emergency

Sacred Spaces & Gathering Places at Lions Gate 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 locations at Lions Gate Hospital and HOpe Centre

  • Available locations

    On most floors there is space available for family members to sit and relax.

    The space opens onto a balcony so patients and visitors can access fresh air.

    There is a family waiting room on the main floor that seats 15 to 20 people.

    LGH patients, families, and friends can also access the Sacred Space located at the HOpe Centre

  • Sacred space at HOpe Centre

    The sacred space is located on the main level of the HOpe Centre. The space incorporates elements of water, cedar, stone and earth to reflect a Coast Salish Longhouse. This space is open to Lions Gate Hospital patients and families. The room can be used for prayer, meditation, and spiritual ceremonies, including drumming, smudging and ceremonial use of medicines. This space can accommodate approximately 35 people. For safety and to ensure patients are not disrupted during private ceremonies or gatherings, it is required that staff inform the HOpe Centre Librarian, the Chaplain, or security when a patient or family intends to use the sacred space. Security should be informed if the users intend to burn medicines.

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 Lions Gate Hospital main line at (604) 988-3131 to determine visiting times before your visit.

Emergency department wait times

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

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.

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.