Emergency care
For life-threatening or emergencies such as chest pain, stroke, overdose, or severe injury, call 9-1-1 or go directly to the nearest emergency department.
Care options
If you have a family doctor or nurse practitioner, contact them first. Ask if you can be seen today or tomorrow. They may offer a same-day or next-day appointment. If you do not have a primary care provider, explore the options below.
Medical advice now
Call 8-1-1 for medical advice at any time of day. A nurse or doctor can help you decide if you need emergency care.
Pharmacist care
Pharmacists can treat many common conditions and provide quick help with prescriptions and vaccines.
What to expect when you arrive
- A nurse will assess you when you arrive. This is called triage. Triage helps us understand how urgent your condition is.
- Patients are seen based on urgency—not arrival time.
- Life-threatening conditions are treated first.
Wait times:
- Show how long it may take to see a doctor or nurse practitioner after triage
- Are based on how many people are being cared for and waiting
- Are updated every 5 minutes
- Change depending on how urgent each person’s needs are
North Island
North Island Hospital - Campbell River & District Emergency Department
Campbell River, BC
3 hours 45 minutes
Central Island
South Island
Saanich Peninsula Hospital ED
Saanichton, BC
Open today from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
3 hours 15 minutes