Sacred Spaces & Gathering Places at Richmond Hospital
- 7000 Westminster Highway Richmond, BC V6X 1A2
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- Main: (604) 278-9711
Parking during ongoing construction
We are committed to ensuring minimal disruption during ongoing construction on our campus.
Do not park in designated construction zones. Certain areas have been temporarily blocked off for construction, as indicated above.
The parkade is only accessible via the Gilbert Rd entrance. See the entry point in the image above.
Paid parking remains in effect.
Continue to park in areas clearly designated for patient parking, including our parkade. These spaces are reserved to ensure you have easy access to the 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 across Richmond Hospital
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Main entrance
An open-air gathering space with comfortable chairs in the foyer is located inside the main entrance doors. There are a Starbucks coffee, the Patient Information Desk, an artists’ table, and a gift store circling the foyer. It seats approximately 20 people.
The atrium lounge is available to families. It has comfortable chairs and a television. There is a courtesy phone here [Yellow Zone]. Seating can accommodate 15 to 20 people.
An all-faiths quiet room is located within the atrium lounge at the back. It is open from 7 a.m.-7 p.m. but can be accessed after hours by calling the number provided on the door to the room. This room is dedicated for prayer and spiritual reflection. [Yellow Zone]. This small space can only accommodate about 10 people at one time.
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Red zone
There is a family seating area for the emergency department (ED). It can be accessed by walking down the hall through the Red Zone. This area is separate from the ED waiting room and is much quieter. This area can seat about 10 people.
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Green spaces
The outside of Richmond Hospital has a number of landscaped seating areas. The outdoor areas vary in size seating anywhere from five to 15 people.
Hours of operation
We operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Visiting hours may vary depending on the unit. Please call the Richmond Hospital main line at (604) 278-9711 to determine visiting times before your visit.
Parking & transportation
The emergency department entrance is on Gilbert Road.
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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 Richmond Hospital:
| EV Charger Type | Parking Stall Number |
| Level 2 Charger | 405-407, 569-573 |
| Level 3 Charger | 403-404, 565-568 |
Richmond Hospital (RH)
Richmond Hospital (RH) and its community partners provide a broad range of health services to residents.
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.