Peninsula After Hours Primary Care Clinic

The after hours primary care clinic is open Monday to Friday 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. evenings and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. offering same day in-person and virtual care appointments. The clinic is closed on Sundays and statutory holidays.

The clinic is located at the Peninsula Health Unit with the entrance situated on the north side of the building.

HOW TO USE THE AFTER HOURS PRIMARY CARE CLINIC 

Call to book an appointment – on weekdays after 4:30 p.m. and on Saturdays after 8:30 a.m. 

Walk-in appointments are not available.

WHEN TO USE THE AFTER HOURS PRIMARY CARE CLINIC

The after hours primary care clinic is for people who need access to primary care weekday evenings and on Saturdays. Care includes:

• minor injuries 
• high fever, cough and colds
• cuts, wounds or skin conditions, rashes
• chest, ear or bladder infections
• back pain
• sprains and strains
• headaches

In addition, we have Registered Nurses who can offer:

• chronic disease & lifestyle management
• ear syringing
• harm reduction supplies and education
• wound care
• suture removal
• referral to community health services
• sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) care including prevention, vaccination, testing, treatment and support
• pregnancy testing and supported decision-making for unexpected pregnancies
• cervical cancer screening (pap smear)

WHEN TO USE THE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT

If you or someone in your care is experiencing a health crisis or has an urgent medical condition do not hesitate to go to the nearest emergency department or call 9-1-1.

To find examples of urgent medical conditions that require immediate care, please visit the Visiting the Emergency Department (ER) webpage.

UNSURE?

Call 8-1-1- and speak with a nurse anytime day or night. HealthLink BC pharmacists are also on call at 8-1-1 when your community pharmacist may be unavailable—every night from 5 p.m. to 9 a.m. Pacific Time.

The following Island Health Urgent and Primary Care Centres (UPCC) also provide same-day appointments for non-emergency medical concerns:

• Downtown Victoria UPCC located at 1107 Pandora Ave (250-519-3870)
• James Bay UPCC located at 547 –  Unit B Michigan St (250-519-3770)
• Esquimalt UPCC located at 890 Esquimalt Road (250-519-3880)
• North Quadra UPCC located at 100 – 4420 Chatterton Way (250-519-3820)
• Gorge UPCC located at 63 Gorge Road E (250-519-3800)
• Westshore UPCC located at 582 Goldstream Ave Unit 104, Victoria, BC (250-519-6919)

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Attachment to Primary Care Provider

Are you looking for a primary care provider (family doctor or nurse practitioner)?

The Health Connect Registry can help connect you with a primary care provider in your community. Register yourself, your family, or a person in your care. Visit the Saanich Peninsula Health Connect Registry webpage to learn more about finding a primary care provider in your community.