The Centennial Building is located at the Victoria General site of the QEII. It is home to inpatient units and offers a variety programs and services.
Contact
Main Switchboard: 902-473-2700
Patient Switchboard: 902-473-1510
Visiting Hours
Visitors are welcome throughout the day except during a rest period between 2:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.
*Learn more about NSH's Family Presence Policy, which welcomes up to two people named by the patient to be their family or primary support person/people.
Parking
There is no fee for patient visitor parking. The parking lot entrances are located on University Ave. and South Park St.
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.
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 in certain areas of the facility.
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.
TV and Phone Services
TV Service
Bedside TV service is available at no charge if you request, receive and pay for a private or semi-private room either personally or by using your private health insurance. If you do not have private health insurance, the following rates apply:
- Premium TV: $12.45 per day plus taxes
Please note: A portion of the revenues generated is returned to the hospital to help fund various hospital improvements.
How to set up bedside TV service
- To activate your television, just dial 2999 from your bedside telephone.
- A customer service representative is available every day between 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. to address any questions or concerns, receive cash payment and process your request.
Phone Service
During your stay in hospital, you also have the option of activating your bedside phone.
How to connect, transfer or disconnect your telephone
- Dial 499 from your bedside telephone and a BellAliant representative will arrange to have your telephone service connected, transferred to another bed, or disconnected.
- BellAliant’s office is open seven days a week (except holidays), 8:15 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.
- If you have questions about the service, please call 1-800-760-8969.
- When you are discharged remember to dial 499 to request that your phone be disconnected so that billing is stopped.
- If you forget to request your hospital phone disconnected before discharged to home, call 1-800-760-8969 Monday to Saturday between 8:15 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. to arrange disconnection.
Service and connection rates
- There is a $10 connection charge to set up in-hospital phone service.
- The following fees also apply:
- $2 per day for the first 15 days
- $1.25 per day for each additional day up to and including 30 days
- $0.75 for each day after 30 days
Billing
- Daily service and connection charges are billed to your BellAliant home telephone account.
- If you are with another provider, BellAliant will create a separate account for the duration of your hospital stay.
- Your bill can be paid the same way you would pay any other BellAliant bill.
Inpatient Meals
During your stay at the hospital, you will receive breakfast, lunch and supper daily.
You can choose from a variety of options each day. The menus typically include:
- Breakfast: An assortment of homemade muffins, hot and cold cereals, yogurt and fruit, coffee or tea.
- Lunch: Choose from soup and sandwiches, mixed vegetables, pasta and casseroles, including dessert of fresh fruit or a sweet.
- Supper: Options include meat, fish, potatoes and vegetables.
If you follow a special diet or have food-related allergies or sensitivities, let us know when you arrive.
The procedure for ordering meals will be further discussed on admission by dietetic technicians. If you need help filling out your menu, or feel you or your family member may be unable fill out the menus daily, please talk to the dietetic technicians.
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)
Bank Machines
Bank machines are located in the lobby and the Scotia Room Restaurant.
Spiritual Spaces and Quiet Rooms
Requests for spiritual care can be made by patients, family member and/or any member of the inter-disciplinary health care team.
About
The Centennial Building is located at the Victoria General site of the QEII. It is home to inpatient units and offers a variety programs 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.
Places to Stay Nearby
If you are from outside the Halifax area and need a place to stay, there are not-for-profit lodgings located near the QEII site that specialize in accommodations for patients and families
Halifax Haven Guest Home
5897 Inglis St.
902-421-1650
Point Pleasant Lodge
1121 South Park St.
902-421-1599
The Lodge that Gives (The Cancer Lodge)
5826 South St.
902-420-1849
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