Cowichan District Hospital Replacement Project

View of Quw'utsun Valley Hospital/Quw'utsun Hulitun-ew't-hw from Bell McKinnon Road

Territory Acknowledgement

With gratitude and humility, we acknowledge Quw'utsun Valley Hospital/Quw'utsun Hulitun-ew't-hw (QVH) is located on the unceded traditional territory of Cowichan Tribes. 

Making progress to improve health care in Cowichan Valley: Construction enters final stages on new Quw'utsun Valley Hospital / Quw'utsun Hulitun-ew't-hw

The new Quw'utsun Valley Hospital / Quw'utsun Hulitun-ew't-hw is nearing completion and is set to welcome patients in mid-2027. Reaching 90% construction completion is a major milestone for the project," said Bowinn Ma, Minister of Infrastructure. "The new Quw'utsun Valley Hospital is taking shape as a modern, purpose-built facility, and we're now focused on the final stages that will prepare it to deliver high-quality care to people in the Cowichan Valley for years to come." Read the Province of BC's media release.

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Building a community of care for a community that cares

The vision for Quw'utsun Valley Hospital / Quw'utsun Hulitun-ew't-hw reflects the deep partnerships and respectful collaboration that makes the Cowichan Valley an exceptional place to live, work and learn.

The plan for a new hospital, with capacity for 204 beds, is strengthened by an innovative approach to delivering integrated health services across the Cowichan Region. 

From hospital care to primary and community health solutions designed to meet the current and future health needs of people in the region, Island Health is committed to building a community of care for a community that cares.