QEII Hospital Halifax
Located in the heart of Halifax, Nova Scotia, the QEII is the largest adult academic health sciences centre in Atlantic Canada, occupying 10 buildings on two sites. It was created in 1996 with the merger of the Victoria General, Halifax Infirmary, Abbie J. Lane Memorial, Camp Hill Veterans' Memorial, Nova Scotia Rehabilitation Centre and the Nova Scotia Cancer Centre. In addition to providing care to tens of thousands of Atlantic Canadians each year, the QEII is a centre of excellence in health research.
The people at the Queen Elizabeth II Health Sciences Centre (QEII) are committed to providing high quality, compassionate health care, and to making your stay here as comfortable as possible.
QE II Halifax Hospital Location and Maps:
The QEII Health Sciences Centre is located in the south end of Halifax. The QEII occupies ten buildings on two sites. It is possible to reach the QEII by several routes, avoiding much of the downtown traffic. Following are some tips for those unfamiliar with Halifax.
You may find the green H hospital street signs helpful locating the hospital district. Remember, these signs are not just for the QEII - they also point out routes to other hospitals in the area - but they will guide you to the general location.
How To Find the QEII
Firstly, determine which of the two QEII sites you are looking for. The driving directions below will take you to whichever site you choose. We suggest using the locator map after you park your car to find the building you need. Directions are written for those coming from several areas of the province.
The QEII occupies ten buildings on two sites. Because there are patient beds in several buildings at the QEII, the following steps should help. 1) Call the patient switchboard (902) 473-1510 to find out which building and the room number the patient has been admitted to. 2) Click here to find the physical / mailing addresses of the various buildings comprising the QEII. This is a listing of some of the most frequently contacted numbers at the QEII. Administrative Switchboard for all buildings (902) 473-2700 Patient Switchboard for entire QEII (902) 473-1510 Emergency Department Patient Information (902) 473-3383 The Emergency Department is located on the north side of the Halifax Infirmary. The access road is off Summer Street, adjacent to the CBC building. This is the only adult emergency department in peninsular Halifax - replacing the former emergency departments at the Victoria General and old Halifax Infirmary. QEII Foundation Corporate Communications Human Resources Maintaining a Healthy Environment Tobacco use will be permitted in designated, ventilated spaces for residents of long term care facilities and in-patients in psychiatric facilities, as allowed in Nova Scotia's Smoke-Free Places Act (Act No. 125). These facilities include: East Coast Forensic Hospital QEII Health Sciences Centre Patient & Visitor Information: Consumer Services Retail Shops, Bank Machines and Hair Care Laser Cash ABM Laser Cash ABM Laser Cash ABM Victoria General Site Because You Care Gift Shop Friendly Corner Convenience Store Summer Court Gift Shop Articles Magazine and Newsstand Robie Gifts CHVMB Gift Shop Places to Eat Victoria General Site Tim Hortons Camp Hill Site Camp Hill Veteran's Memorial Building Restaurant Tim Hortons Victoria General Site VG Pharmasave Drug Store Elegant Touch Hair Design VitalAire Healthcare
The Queen Elizabeth II Health Sciences Centre is in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. Our country code for international phone calls is 1.
Email: fndanc@qe2-hsc.ns.ca
Phone:(902) 473-7932
Fax: (902) 473-4421
Email: capitalnews@cdha.nshealth.ca
Phone: (902) 473-2194
Fax: (902) 473-4183
Email: jobs@cdha.nshealth.ca
Job Line (902) 473-8525
Reception (902) 473-5757
The QEII is dedicated to protecting and improving the health of individuals and communities. Tobacco use is not be permitted in Capital Health acute care facilities or on any Capital Health properties or grounds.
The Nova Scotia Hospital
The Veteran's Memorial and Abbie J. Lane Buildings at the QEII health Sciences Centre
The use of scented products causes allergic reactions in many people, so please do not wear or use scented products such as perfume, aftershave, hairspray or lotions during your stay at the QEII, and please ask your visitors to do the same.
There are convenience stores, gift shops, and bank machines in several buildings throughout the QEII. Hair care services are offered in patients’ rooms (902–473-2432). Patients and visitors also have the convenience of on-site services such as Pharmasave pharmacies at both the Victoria General and the Halifax Infirmary; Curwin Health & Sport and VitalAire.
Halifax QE II Cash Machines
Victoria General Site
Victoria Building - located in the Scotia Room cafeteria
Dickson Building, Victoria General Site
Camp Hill Site
Halifax Infirmary, Summer Street lobby
Laser Cash ABM
Halifax Infirmary, Robie Street lobby
Laser Cash ABM
Camp Hill Veteran's Memorial Building, lobby
Gift Shops and Convenience Stores
QEII gift shops and convenience stores are owned and operated by Partners for Care. The net revenues from these outlets go to purchase priority patient care equipment for Capital Health.
Apple A Day Gift Shop
Dickson Building, main floor lobby
(902) 473-2134
(flowers can be purchased here)
Victoria Building
(902) 473-7520
Victoria Building
(902) 473-8474
Camp Hill Site
Halifax Infirmary, Summer Street lobby
(902) 473-1686
Halifax Infirmary, Summer Street lobby
(902) 473-1699
Halifax Infirmary, Robie Street lobby
(902) 473-2869
Camp Hill Veteran's Memorial Building, lobby
(902) 473-2419
There are a number of restaurants available for visitors and staff. Great selections include menu items such as Simmer Soups, Grille Works, Itza Pizza, Deli Sandwiches and Desserts. Enjoy our extensive take-out service ToGo which offers sandwiches, salads, desserts and all the types of beverages you could imagine.
Scotia Room cafeteria
Victoria Building, Level 1
Open every day from 7:00 am to 1:00 am
Located in the Scotia Room cafeteria
Victoria Building, Level 1
Open every day from 7:00 am to 1:00 am
Tim Hortons
Dickson Building Lobby
Open Monday to Friday from 6:30 am to 4:00 pm
Camp Hill Veteran's Memorial Building Lobby
Open Monday to Friday from 7:30 am to 2:30 pm
Summer Savoury cafeteria
Halifax Infirmary, Level 2
Open Monday to Friday from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm
Open Saturday, Sunday and holidays from 8:00 am to 7:00 pm
Tim Hortons
Halifax Infirmary, Summer Street Lobby, Level 1
Open Monday to Friday from 7:00 am to 8:00 pm
Open Saturday, Sunday and holidays from 11:00 am to 8:00 pm
Camp Hill Veteran's Memorial Building
Open Monday to Friday from 7:30 am to 2:30 pm
Tim Hortons/Parkway Cafe
Halifax Infirmary, Robie Street Lobby, Level 4
Open Monday to Friday from 6:30 am to 1:00 am
Open Saturday, Sunday and holidays from 7:00 am to 1:00 am
Other Convenient Services
VG Pharmasave Home Health Care
Centennial Building, (902) 473-6656
Centennial Building, (902) 473-7210
Camp Hill Site
Abbie J. Lane Memorial Building, Room 2008
(902) 473-2432
Abbie J. Lane Memorial Building, Room 3083
(902) 473-7887 or (800) 361-5939
Complete respiratory services for everyone, in or out of hospital including: asthma and allergy supplies, stationary and portable oxygen systems, bi-level and CPAP therapy and supplies, home ventilation
HI Pharmasave Home Health Care
Halifax Infirmary, Robie Street Lobby, Level 4
(902) 473-7096
HI Pharmasave Drug Store
Halifax Infirmary, Robie Street Lobby, Level 4
(902) 473-7300
Curwin Health & Sport
Halifax Infirmary, Robie Street Lobby, Level 4
(902) 473-4699
The QEII recognizes the vital role of family and friends. We will try to accommodate your needs and your family’s needs for contact, while respecting the rights or and need of all patients. At the QEII, we have open visiting hours with a “Quiet Time” for all sites from 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. each day. Please check with nursing staff about visiting guidelines for your unit
