QEII Health Sciences Centre

The Queen Elizabeth II Health Sciences Centre (QEII) is a multi-campus teaching and research organization located in downtown Halifax, Nova Scotia.  It is comprised of two separate "campuses" – the Victoria site and the newer Halifax Infirmary site.

Phone Numbers:

• Main Switchboard: 902-473-2700
• Patient Switchboard: 902-473-1510

Who we are 

The QEII plays a vital role in the region's healthcare landscape. It is affiliated with the Dalhousie University Faculty of Medicine, fostering collaboration between healthcare professionals and researchers. With a focus on specialized medical treatments, innovative therapies, and a commitment to advancing medical knowledge, the QEII Health Sciences Centre stands as a cornerstone of healthcare excellence, serving the diverse healthcare needs of the local community and beyond. 

Where we are 

The QEII encompasses 10 buildings on 2 sites in Halifax: 

The Halifax Infirmary (HI) site is home to:

• The Halifax Infirmary
• The Charles V. Keating Emergency and Trauma Centre
• Abbie J. Lane Memorial
• Camp Hill Veteran's Memorial 

The Victoria General (VG) site is home to:

• Nova Scotia Rehabilitation Centre
• Bethune
• Mackenzie
• Centre for Clinical Research
• Dickson
• Victoria
• Centennial

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• You can download a printable map to help navigate the QEII here.

  Parking

  There is no fee for patient visitor parking. Staff can access free parking at designated lots (see below). Due to limited on-site parking during busy times (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.), staff who park on-site in patient-designated areas during peak hours will be charged $6 per hour with no daily maximum. Free on-site parking is available Monday to Friday after 2:30 p.m., as well as during evenings, weekends, and holidays.

  Garrison Ground and College Street lots: Beginning May 1, Garrison Grounds and College Street lots will be free for staff Monday through Friday, 5:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

  A free staff shuttle is available from the Garrison Grounds lot Monday through Friday from 5:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Free parking is available for staff on a first-come, first-served basis.

  Validation process: Patients and visitors will receive a validation ticket to leave gated lots at QEII without paying. Tickets will be available at information desks and registration kiosks. Where kiosk registration isn’t necessary, rebate tickets will be given out by clerical staff in their respective clinics.

  At the QEII emergency departments, validation tickets will be provided to patients and visitors by security personnel.

  Summer Street parkade: Carpooling spaces will no longer be available for staff. 

  Parking on street: Free parking does not apply to metered parking on the streets surrounding our CZ sites.

  OPT program:

  Option 1: Staff who pledge to use active and/or sustainable transportation—including walking, biking, scootering, or carpooling—to and from work at least three times a week receive five free taxi vouchers from Halifax Transit's Guaranteed Ride Home Program. You can register for OPT - Option 1 on Compass.

  Option 2: Public transportation: The Halifax Transit Epass is now available at a discounted rate of $25/month*, beginning June 1. This is paid through payroll deductions or monthly pre-authorized debit payments. Staff who pledge to use public transportation to and from work at least three times a week receive five free taxi vouchers from Halifax Transit's Guaranteed Ride Home Program. You can register for OPT – Option 2 on Compass.

  *QEII staff already enrolled in the OPT Program will receive the new rate automatically and do not need to register again.

  We sincerely appreciate everyone's patience and cooperation as we finalize parking details at each site.  Please refer to this frequently asked questions document for more information. 

  Any questions or concerns not addressed here can be directed to NSHealthParking@nshealth.ca.

  Shuttle service 

  Patients who need transportation between the HI and VG sites can take the patient and staff shuttle, which runs between sites every 20 minutes during the day.

  Shuttle pick-up and drop-off areas are located at the:

  • HI site
    • Outside Halifax Infirmary Building 
      1796 Summer Street 
      Leaves every 20 minutes starting at 6:15 a.m. and ending at 4:10 p.m.
  • VG site
    • Outside MacKenzie Building 
      5788 University Avenue 
      Leaves every 20 minutes starting at 6:22 a.m. and ending at 4:20 p.m.

  *Please note that the shuttle bus is not wheelchair accessible.*

  Local transportation 

  You can view local bus and ferry schedules for Halifax Transit at www.halifax.ca/transit. 
  For a taxi, you can call Yellow Cab at 902-420-0000 or pick up one of our taxi phones for direct access to Yellow Cab dispatch.

  Wi-Fi 

  Patients and visitors at the QEII have free access to wireless Internet services (Wi-Fi), generously provided by the Gauthier and David families through a gift to the QEII Foundation. Wi-Fi areas are marked with signs, and no password is needed. The network name is QEII_wifi.

  Drugstores

  There are 2 drugstores located within the QEII.

  • HI site 
    Halifax Infirmary Building, 4th floor 
    Weekdays: 
    8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 
     
  • VG site 
    Victoria Building, main floor along hallway to Centennial Building 
    Weekdays: 
    9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 

  Libraries

  There are 2 health sciences libraries located within the QEII. Patients, families, and staff are welcome to use the libraries, including available computer services. There is also free wireless Internet (Wi-Fi) available at the libraries.

  • HI site

    • Halifax Infirmary Building, second floor, room 2201, 
      1796 Summer Street 
      Weekdays: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 
      Phone: 902-473-4296

  • VG site

    • Dickson Building, 
      5th floor, room 5106, 
      5820 University Avenue (behind the MacKenzie Building) 
      Weekdays: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 
      Phone: 902-473-2700

  Spiritual care and places of prayer and meditation

  These spaces are open 24 hours a day and are accessible to all who seek a place of peace and tranquility. Each space has an area set aside for worship, prayer, and meditation.

  • HI site

    • Halifax Infirmary Building, first floor, room 1211

    • Camp Hill Veterans’ Memorial Building, first floor, room 1510

  • VG site

    • Victoria Building, main floor, room 2007

  Church services are offered at the Camp Hill Veterans’ Memorial Building:

  • Inter-denominational worship - Sundays: 9:45 a.m.

  • Roman Catholic Eucharist (Communion) - Sundays: 10:45 a.m.

  There are also many sacred spaces in the surrounding community. If you have specific questions about churches, synagogues, mosques, or other sacred spaces, please contact Spiritual Care at 902-473-4055.

  Security

  Security Services ensures that all patients, families, visitors, and staff are safe at the QEII. To report a concern or for more information, visit or call:

  • HI site 
    Halifax Infirmary Building, room 1237 
    Phone: 902-473-4894

  • VG site 
    Dickson Building, main lobby 
    Phone: 902-473-2230

  Please note, the hospital is not responsible for lost or missing items. Please leave valuables at home.

  The QEII Foundation

  The QEII Foundation is a non-profit, charitable organization that inspires generosity to advance health care at the QEII. To learn more, or to contact the QEII Foundation:

  http://qe2foundation.ca 
  Email: info@qe2foundation.ca 
  Phone: 902-334-1546 
  Toll-free: 1-888-428-0220 
  Fax: 902-442-7172

  Mailing address: 
  5657 Spring Garden Road 
  Park Lane Mall, Suite 3005 
  Halifax, NS B3J 3R4