QEII Halifax Infirmary Emergency Department is working with reduced space, which may lead to delays for those with less urgent concerns. Learn more here.

Nova Scotia Health has made changes to parking and the main entrance of the QEII Halifax Infirmary. Learn more.

QEII Health Sciences Centre 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.

This is a FREE service.

The runs between sites Monday to Friday, every 20 minutes. (Note: There are occasional delays when the shuttle has to be used for priority emergency lab transportation.)

Pick-up and drop-off locations:

Halifax Infirmary (HI) Site
Halifax Infirmary (Summer Street entrance only)
1796 Summer Street
Leaves every 20 minutes from 6:15 a.m. to 4:10 p.m.

Victoria General (VG) Site
MacKenzie Building (in front of entrance steps)
5788 University Avenue
Leaves every 20 minutes from 6:22 a.m. to 4:20 p.m.

Note: Unfortunately the shuttle bus is not wheelchair accessible.

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