Aboriginal Patients’ Lodge
! The Lodge is closed for Renovation Jan 28 - Mar 31, 2025
We look forward to re-Opening with brand new Suites to serve patients & families in April
Aboriginal Patients’ Lodge provides culturally safe accommodations for Indigenous families who must travel to Vancouver to access medical services for cancer, transplants, surgery, complex pregnancies and other medical procedures are welcome to stay for prolonged periods of time. The Lodge is a healing place for all of our guests and their families.
Download the Aboriginal Patients’ Lodge Brochure for information on:
Suites and amenities
Booking and rates
Checking in and checking out
What to expect during your stay
In order to stay at the Lodge, Guests must be in Vancouver for Medical appointments/procedures and must have Indigenous ancestry.
We Offer
One-bedroom suites come with a queen-size bed and a queen-size foldout sofa in the living room.
One-bedroom suite equipped with wheelchair-accessible appliances, including countertops and washroom support bars.
Two-bedroom suites with a queen-size foldout sofa in the living room.
Three-bedroom suite with two queen-size beds, a single bed, and a foldout queen-size sofa in the living room.
Our Suites
Fully equipped with a kitchen
Furnished and supplied with linens
Regularly cleaned by our Housekeeping Team
Wheelchair accessible
Each apartment suite has its own washroom, dining table, living room, bedroom, kitchen, Wi-Fi, TV, a phone for unlimited local calls, and a patio.
Our Suites
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One Bedroom Suite
$135
The one-bedroom suite comes with a queen-size bedroom and a queen-size foldout sofabed in the living room. The suite can sleep up to four people. Our suites are fully equipped and furnished.
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Two-Bedroom Suite
$145
The two-bedroom suite comes with two queen-size bedrooms and a queen-size foldout sofa in the living room. The suite can sleep up to six people and is fully equipped and furnished.
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Three-Bedroom Suite
$145
The three-bedroom suite comes with two queen-size bedrooms, a single bedroom, and a queen-size foldout sofa in the living room. The suite can sleep up to seven people. Our suites are fully equipped and furnished.
Rates & Booking Please Email or Call for Availability: LodgeOffice@LNHS.ca
1 Bedroom Suite (sleeps 4) $135 604-707-9191
2 Bedroom Suite (sleeps 5-6) $145
3 Bedroom Suite (sleeps 6) $145
Finding a Sponsor
Sponsors may be available to assist patients with payments for transportation and accommodations.
First Nations patients living on reserve can approach their Community Health Representative (CHR) and their Community Healthcare Centre to arrange travel accommodations
Persons living away from their Nation can apply to the First Nations Health Authority to see if they are eligible for travel benefits.
If you are receiving Social Assistance, you can apply to the Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction to cover your medical travel expenses.
Making a Booking
a. If a Community Health Representative (CHR) is helping you with sponsoring your trip, please request for them to make Lodge bookings.
b. If you are eligible for Ministry sponsorship, please contact a Ministry worker to book your accommodations.
c. If you are paying out of pocket for your trip, you can make the booking with us directly. The full payment for your stay will be required upon check-in.
Checking In
The Aboriginal Patients’ Lodge is a secure building and its doors are locked to ensure the security of our guests.
When you book with us, you will receive a one-hour window of check-in time and Checkin Instructions.
Our staff will greet you within a one-hour window of the designated time and help get you settled into your suite.
If your travel plans change or you are going to be late, please contact us immediately by sending a text message.
Guests cannot check-in after 9 p.m.
Contact the Aboriginal Patient’s Lodge
Email us LodgeOffice@LNHS.ca
Office Phone: 604-707-9191
Office Fax: 604-707-9135
1254 East 8th Avenue
Vancouver, BC, V5T 1V2