9 in 10 patients seen within
5 hours 0 minutes
Very long wait
Was 5 hr 15 min at
5 hr 45 min
Estimated length of stay, for 3 in 4 patients who go home
BC Children's Hospital Emergency Wait Time
Also known as British Columbia Children's HospitalVancouver, British Columbia
Open 24 hoursERChildrenTreats: Under 17
Live BC Children's Hospital ER wait right now
Life-threatening emergency? Call 911, don't wait.
Wait time key
- Shorter wait: Under 2 hr
- Long wait: 2 to 4 hr
- Very long wait: 4 hr or more
Source
We check it every 5 minutes and show its own label for the number. How this page works
What does this number mean?
9 in 10 patients are seen within this time; about 1 in 10 wait longer. It is not the total time at the hospital, and sicker patients are seen first. How edwaittimes.ca defines it
The colours are set by us, not by edwaittimes.ca. Under 2 hours is the Canadian goal for even the least urgent patients. cihi.ca
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Hospital details
- Address
- 4480 Oak St., Vancouver, BC V6H 3V4
- Phone
- 604-875-2345Main switchboard. For an emergency, call 911.
- Hours
Every day Open 24 hours - Who it treats
- Children's emergency department treats children & teens (16 and under) only
- Operated by
- Provincial Health Services Authority
- Parking
- $3.50 an hour, $14.25 for 24 hours.
- For emergency, use the surface lot at entrance 55 or the Teck Acute Care Centre parkade.
- Free valet at entrance 55, weekdays 8:30 am to 4 pm (parking rates still apply).
- Impark Health, 24/7: 604-305-0355.
- Departments and services
83 departments, clinics and services
View all departments- Official information
Wait times in the last 24 hours
Average published estimate for each hour, in local time (PDT). Gaps are hours with no reading.
Show as a table
| Hour | Average estimate | vs hour before |
|---|---|---|
| Yesterday, 6 pm – 7 pm | 5 hr 4 min | |
| Yesterday, 7 pm – 8 pm | 5 hr 25 min | |
| Yesterday, 8 pm – 9 pm | 6 hr 31 min | |
| Yesterday, 9 pm – 10 pm | 6 hr 33 min | |
| Yesterday, 10 pm – 11 pm | 8 hr 12 min | |
| Yesterday, 11 pm – midnight | 8 hr 18 min | |
| Today, midnight – 1 am | 6 hr 55 min | |
| Today, 1 am – 2 am | 5 hr 55 min | |
| Today, 2 am – 3 am | 5 hr 25 min | |
| Today, 3 am – 4 am | 4 hr 50 min | |
| Today, 4 am – 5 am | 4 hr 26 min | |
| Today, 5 am – 6 am | 3 hr 54 min | |
| Today, 6 am – 7 am | 3 hr 56 min | |
| Today, 7 am – 8 am | 4 hr 40 min | |
| Today, 8 am – 9 am | 4 hr 25 min | |
| Today, 9 am – 10 am | 4 hr 35 min | |
| Today, 10 am – 11 am | 4 hr 8 min | |
| Today, 11 am – noon | 4 hr 18 min | |
| Today, noon – 1 pm | 5 hr 10 min | |
| Today, 1 pm – 2 pm | 5 hr 41 min | |
| Today, 2 pm – 3 pm | 6 hr 22 min | |
| Today, 3 pm – 4 pm | 5 hr 21 min | |
| Today, 4 pm – 5 pm | 4 hr 48 min | |
| Today, 5 pm – 6 pm | 4 hr 45 min |
About BC Children's Hospital
BC Children's Hospital is a hospital in Vancouver, British Columbia. Children's emergency: Children & teens (16 and under). This service is open 24 hours a day.
BC Children's Hospital (BCCH) is the Provincial Health Services Authority's provincial pediatric hospital in Vancouver. It is on the Oak Street campus, at 4500 Oak Street, which it shares with BC Women's Hospital. PHSA says it provides expert health care, including mental health care, for the most seriously ill or injured children from across British Columbia. The Teck Acute Care Centre, which holds the emergency department, medical imaging and inpatient units, opened to patients on October 29, 2017. Its pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) is a 28-bed unit on the fourth floor and, according to the hospital, the only intensive care unit in British Columbia that specializes in pediatric medicine. Trauma Services BC's 2017-18 annual report lists BC Children's as a "Level 1 Tertiary/Quaternary Ped. Hospital". Other programs include cardiovascular and thoracic surgery (including heart transplant and ventricular assist devices), cancer and blood disorders with a blood and marrow transplant program, multi-organ transplant, child and adolescent psychiatry (including the Healthy Minds Centre), a burn unit, and the Sunny Hill programs for development and rehabilitation, which moved to the Oak Street campus in August 2020. A Centre for Health Complexity is under construction at the former Sunny Hill site, 3644 Slocan Street, and is scheduled to open in early 2028. Births and the neonatal intensive care unit are at BC Women's Hospital; the NICU is on the second floor of the Teck Acute Care Centre.
The emergency department is in the Teck Acute Care Centre at 4480 Oak Street, near entrance 55 off West 28th Avenue, between Heather Street and Oak Street. It is open 24 hours a day, at all times, and provides emergency care to children and youth up to 16 years of age. Anyone 17 or older can go to their nearest adult emergency department. For problems that are not emergencies, the hospital says families can visit an urgent and primary care centre (UPCC), if one is available in their community; UPCCs offer medical attention within 12 to 24 hours for conditions such as sprains and minor cuts or burns. Vancouver City Centre UPCC at 188 Nelson Street is one of several in Vancouver, open Monday to Saturday from 8 am to 10 pm and Sunday from 9 am to 5 pm. HealthLink BC nurses are available by calling 8-1-1, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, for free health advice.
Sources: bcchildrens.ca, bcchildrens.ca 2, bcchildrens.ca 3, phsa.ca, bcchildrens.ca 4, phsa.ca (PDF), news.gov.bc.ca, bcwomens.ca, bcchildrens.ca 5, vch.ca, Wikipedia
Who BC Children's Hospital treats
This children's ER treats children and teens aged 16 and under.
17 or older? The nearest tracked ER for adults is Vancouver General Hospital, 1.9 km away.
In a life-threatening emergency, call 911.
BC Children's Hospital departments and services
The official PHSA facility page lists 83 departments, clinics and services here, grouped below by area of care.
Key services at a glance
- Trauma care
- Burn care
- Psychiatric emergency care
- Children's emergency care
- Intensive care (ICU)
- CT scan
- MRI
- X-ray
- Ultrasound
- Lab
All departments by area of care
Emergency, trauma and critical careEmergency Department1
- Emergency Department
Heart and blood vesselsCardiology · Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery2
- Cardiology
- Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery
Brain, nerves and strokeDiagnostic Neurophysiology · Neurological Care Centre · Neurosciences5
- Diagnostic Neurophysiology
- Neurological Care Centre
- Neurosciences
- Neurosurgery
- Spinal Cord
Cancer and blood disordersCancer and Blood Disorders1
- Cancer and Blood Disorders
SurgeryAnesthesia · Dentistry · General Surgery7
- Anesthesia
- Dentistry
- General Surgery
- Gynecology
- Plastic Surgery
- Surgery
- Urology
Bones, joints and musclesOrthopedic Surgery · Orthopedics2
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Orthopedics
Lungs, breathing and sleepRespiratory Medicine1
- Respiratory Medicine
Digestive system and liverGastroenterology1
- Gastroenterology
Kidneys and urologyNephrology1
- Nephrology
Transplant and organ donationMulti-organ Transplant1
- Multi-organ Transplant
Children and youthAdolescent Health · Child Protection Service Unit · Complex Care6
- Adolescent Health
- Child Protection Service Unit
- Complex Care
- General Pediatrics
- Nurse Practitioner Child and Youth Primary Care Clinic
- Social Pediatrics
Mental health and addictionCentre for Mindfulness · Compass Mental Health · Eating Disorders10
- Centre for Mindfulness
- Compass Mental Health
- Eating Disorders
- Kelty Mental Health Resource Centre
- Mental Health and Substance Use Outpatient Services
- Mental Health and Substance Use Services
- Mental Health Emergency Services
- Mental Health Inpatient Services
- Provincial Mental Health Metabolic Program
- Substance Use Services
Eyes, ears, nose, throat and dentalOphthalmology · Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery2
- Ophthalmology
- Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery
Medicine and specialty clinicsAllergy · BC Metabolic Nutrition Program · Biochemical Genetics16
- Allergy
- BC Metabolic Nutrition Program
- Biochemical Genetics
- Complex Feeding and Nutrition
- Dermatology
- Diabetes Day Program
- Endocrinology, Diabetes and Gender
- Immunology
- Infectious Diseases
- Medical Day Unit
- Medical Investigation Facility
- Pain and Comfort Management
- Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)
- Pediatric IV Outpatient Therapy (PIVOT)
- Pediatric Serious Illness and Palliative Care
- Rheumatology
Diagnostic imaging and lab testsLaboratory Services · Medical Imaging2
- Laboratory Services
- Medical Imaging
Rehabilitation and therapyAcute Rehabilitation · Assistive Technology · Audiology17
- Acute Rehabilitation
- Assistive Technology
- Audiology
- BC Autism Assessment Network
- Cerebral Palsy Early Diagnosis
- Complex Developmental and Behavioural Conditions
- Developmental Pediatrics
- Early Motor Screening
- Feeding and Nutrition
- Gait and Motion Analysis
- Hearing Loss
- Physiotherapy Clinic
- Positioning and Mobility
- Recreation Therapy
- Specialized Pediatric Rehabilitation OUTpatient (SPROUT)
- Tone Management
- Visual Impairment
Community, home care and public healthBC RSV Immunoprophylaxis Program · Family Immunization · Nursing Support Services4
- BC RSV Immunoprophylaxis Program
- Family Immunization
- Nursing Support Services
- Outreach Program
Patient and family supportChild Life · Music Therapy · Patient Experience3
- Child Life
- Music Therapy
- Patient Experience
Other clinics and programsGeneration Health Clinic1
- Generation Health Clinic
Many clinics and programs need a referral. Check the official page or call the switchboard at 604-875-2345 before you go. In an emergency, call 911.
BC Children's Hospital ER questions
Understanding the wait
What is the BC Children's Hospital ER wait right now?
At 6:18 pm PDT, the 9 in 10 patients seen within was 5 hours 0 minutes (very long wait), according to edwaittimes.ca. It changes as patients arrive, and the most urgent cases are always seen first.
Source: edwaittimes.ca
Is there an ER near BC Children's Hospital with a shorter wait?
"Nearby children's ER wait times right now", at the end of this page, lists the nearest tracked sites with their current waits. These are the nearest facilities in our tracked dataset, not necessarily every local care option. A shorter estimate is not a recommendation to travel farther. If it is an emergency, call 911.
Source: edwaittimes.ca
What does the BC Children's Hospital ER wait time mean?
edwaittimes.ca describes its ED wait as the time from triage assessment to seeing a doctor or nurse practitioner. The displayed estimate is the 90th percentile: about 9 in 10 patients are seen within that time, while about 1 in 10 may wait longer. It is not an average, an appointment time or a guarantee.
Is the estimated length of stay at BC Children's Hospital the same as the wait time?
No. Estimated length of stay covers arrival to discharge home for 75% of patients, excluding people admitted to hospital. It includes assessment, tests and treatment. The wait-to-clinician estimate and this total-visit measure describe different parts of care.
How often does edwaittimes.ca update BC Children's Hospital's estimate?
The publisher says its online estimates refresh every five minutes. This is separate from our checks of the source and does not mean the number must change at every refresh. The page shows the timestamp available for the latest information.
Why can the wait at BC Children's Hospital change?
Demand can change suddenly as patients arrive, particularly after a serious incident. Patients with more urgent needs receive priority, so your own wait can be shorter or longer than the estimate.
Planning your visit
Is the BC Children's Hospital ER open 24 hours?
Yes. The emergency department at BC Children's Hospital is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Source: edwaittimes.ca
Can adults go to BC Children's Hospital?
The emergency department at BC Children's Hospital is for children and teens aged 16 and under. Adults should go to an adult or all-ages ER. The nearest tracked adult ER is Vancouver General Hospital. In a life-threatening emergency, call 911.
Source: edwaittimes.ca
Where is BC Children's Hospital, and is there parking?
BC Children's Hospital is at 4480 Oak St., Vancouver, BC V6H 3V4. $3.50 an hour, $14.25 for 24 hours. For emergency, use the surface lot at entrance 55 or the Teck Acute Care Centre parkade. Free valet at entrance 55, weekdays 8:30 am to 4 pm (parking rates still apply). Impark Health, 24/7: 604-305-0355.
Source: edwaittimes.ca
Should I go to urgent care instead of BC Children's Hospital?
Call 911 for anything life-threatening. An emergency department is for serious problems that need a hospital. Urgent care treats problems that are not life-threatening but need care the same day. For minor problems, a family doctor, walk-in clinic or pharmacist may be quicker. If you are not sure where to go, call HealthLink BC at 811 for advice from a nurse.
Source: edwaittimes.ca
Where is the BC Children's Hospital emergency entrance?
In the Teck Acute Care Centre at 4480 Oak Street, Vancouver, near entrance 55 off West 28th Avenue, between Heather Street and Oak Street. The department is open 24 hours a day for children and youth up to 16. Anyone 17 or older should go to the nearest adult emergency department. In a life-threatening emergency, call 911.
Source: bcchildrens.ca; bcchildrens.ca; bcchildrens.ca; phsa.ca; bcchildrens.ca; phsa.ca; news.gov.bc.ca; bcwomens.ca; bcchildrens.ca; vch.ca; en.wikipedia.org
Should I choose BC Children's Hospital using the online wait time?
The figures provide general information, not a recommendation about where to seek care. Travel, recent treatment at a hospital and your health needs also matter. For a serious emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department. For advice about non-emergency options, contact HealthLink BC at 811.
Map and directions
BC Children's Hospital
4480 Oak St., Vancouver, BC V6H 3V4
Nearby children's ER wait times right now
Straight-line distance. A shorter wait is worth a longer drive only if the trip is safe.
Nearest tracked children's ERs
Nearest tracked ERs for adults
OpenERVGH wait time
Vancouver · 1.9 km
9 in 10 patients seen within
4 hours 45 minutes15 minutes shorter than BCCH- Open 24 hours
- Treats: 17+
OpenERMSJ wait time
Vancouver · 2.5 km
9 in 10 patients seen within
2 hours 0 minutes3 hours shorter than BCCH- Open today 8 am – 8 pm
- Treats: All ages
OpenERSPH wait time
Vancouver · 3.9 km
9 in 10 patients seen within
2 hours 30 minutes2 hours 30 minutes shorter than BCCH- Open 24 hours
- Treats: All ages
OpenERBurnaby Hospital wait time
Burnaby · 7.8 km
9 in 10 patients seen within
Not published
- Open 24 hours
- Treats: All ages
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ER, urgent care or walk-in clinic?
Emergency department
Serious problems that need a hospital, any time: broken bones, deep cuts, severe pain, or a fever in a baby under 3 months.
Urgent care
Problems that are not life-threatening but need care today: sprains, minor cuts and burns, infections. Hours are often limited.
Walk-in clinics
Minor problems such as colds, sore throats, rashes or prescription refills are often quicker here.
Nearest tracked urgent care: Vancouver City Centre Urgent and Primary Care Centre (3.4 km)
Not sure where to go?
Call HealthLink BC at 811 to talk to a nurse. About HealthLink BC
Call 911
Chest pain or pressure, signs of a stroke, severe bleeding, trouble breathing, a serious injury, or someone who will not wake up.