The Victoria Building is located at the Victoria General site of the QEII. The building houses the outpatient clinics and services.
Contact
Patient Switchboard: 902-473-1510
Administrative Switchboard: 902-473-2700
Parking
There is no fee for patient visitor parking. The parking lot entrances are located on University Ave. and South Park St.
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.
Parking on street: Free parking does not apply to metered parking on the streets surrounding our CZ sites.
OPT program:
For Victoria Building staff commuting information, including staff parking guidelines, please visit the OPT Resource Centre.
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.
Visiting Hours
Visitors are welcome throughout the day except during a rest period between 2:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.
Semi-private and Private Rooms in Nova Scotia Hospitals
- Private room: Includes one bed and one washroom. You can find current rates here.
- Semi-private room: Includes two beds separated by curtains and one washroom. You can find current rates here.
Space in our private and semi-private rooms is limited. The sooner we have your insurance information the more likely we are to be able to accommodate your request.
When the booking clerk calls with your hospital admission date, let them know you are interested in a private or semi-private room.
When you are admitted, be sure to have your private insurance card with you and let the admitting clerk know you have requested a private or semi-private room.TV & Phone in your Room
You can find updated information about costs associated with semi-private and private Rooms in the hospital here.
Fees and Bill Payments
You can find updated information about fees and bill payments for Canadians and out of country patients here.
Free Shuttle Service
Patients and families who are mobile and need transportation between the Victoria General (VG) and Halifax Infirmary (HI) sites are welcome to take the QEII shuttle.
WiFi and Internet Access
Free public Wifi is generously provided for free by the QEII Foundation at this location.
Cafeteria and Coffee Shops
Scotia Room Restaurant and Starbucks
Main floor, Victoria Building
Starbucks
Mon-Fri 6:30AM - 9:00 p.m
Sat, Sun and Holidays - 7:00AM - 9:00 p.m
Grill
7:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m 7 days a week. ('Grab and go' food available until 9:00 p.m)
Pharmacy
Shoppers Drug Mart
Scotia Room Retail Hallway
Monday to Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 5 p.m.
*Note - This location will be closing on July 31, 2024 for construction
Spiritual Spaces and Quiet Rooms
Requests for spiritual care can be made by patients and/or family members.
Bank Machines
There is a bank machine located in the Scotia Room Retail Hallway.
About
The Victoria Building is located at the Victoria General site of the QEII. The building houses the outpatient clinics and services.
QEII Health Sciences Centre Redevelopment News and Updates
You can get information and updates about the redevelopment of the QEII Health Sciences Centre HERE.
