Lions Gate Hospital is at 231 East 15th Street in North Vancouver, a short way up from the Lonsdale corridor. From elsewhere in North Vancouver the usual choices are a drive, a bus found through the TransLink trip planner, or a taxi to the door.
Finding the hospital on East 15th Street
The hospital sits at the corner of the neighbourhood where East 15th Street meets the streets running up from Lonsdale. Enter the full address in your map app. The address is 231 East 15th Street, and a navigation app will take you to the right entrance for the route you are on.
Some older directions online list a Lonsdale Avenue address for the hospital. The correct civic address is the East 15th Street one, so use that when you book a ride or enter a destination.
By bus from North Vancouver
TransLink buses serve the North Shore, and several routes run along Lonsdale and the cross streets near the hospital. Route numbers and frequencies change between service periods, so open the TransLink trip planner, enter your starting point and the hospital address, and use the trip it shows for the time you plan to leave. The planner also lists service alerts and detours.
Expect a short walk from the stop to the entrance, and allow extra time for an appointment. Pay with a Compass Card or contactless card, whichever you normally use on TransLink.
Driving and parking
Traffic around Lonsdale and the approaches to the Lions Gate Bridge and the highway slows at the usual rush hours, so a weekday morning or late afternoon trip takes longer than the same trip at midday. A live traffic map will show the current picture before you leave.
Parking at a hospital is normally paid and can be tight at busy times. Vancouver Coastal Health publishes the current parking details for Lions Gate on its site, so check there for rates and which lots to use. Street parking in the surrounding blocks may be restricted, and the posted signs apply.
Taking a taxi
A taxi avoids the parking question and drops you at the entrance. That helps when you have an early appointment, limited mobility or a person with you who is unwell. For a rough fare before you book, try the taxi fare estimator, and see the Vancouver taxi page for local service.