On many occasions when patients need to travel for health care services, they have to stay overnight. As part of the NH Connections program, Northern Health has partnered with the following accomodation providers to offer low-cost options for patients. The printer-friendly Accommodations Guide provides further details on each of the hotels listed below.
Abbotsford
The Best Western Bakerview Inn (1821 Sumas Way) offers excellent value NH Connections rates to patients staying for health care services. The hotel is centrally located close to Abbotsford Regional Hospital, shopping and several restaurants.
It also offers an indoor pool and hot tub, and complimentary wireless internet access, mini refrigerators and microwaves in all rooms.
For reservations, call 1-877-336-6156
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Edmonton
The Ramada Hotel and Conference Center (11834 Kingsway Avenue) offers a low-cost NH Connections rate to patients who are staying in Edmonton for health care services.
Ramada Hotel and Conference Centre Edmonton is conveniently located close to downtown Edmonton and the Yellowhead Highway/Highway 16.
For reservations, call 1-800-272-6232
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Fort St. John
The Pomeroy Hotel (11308 Alaska Road) is
Fort St John’s newest and only upscale hotel with 125 guest rooms and suites, offering special rates to NH Connections clients.
The Pomeroy also offers special long-stay rates to patients who must stay in the community for an extended period of time. The ultimate complimentary breakfast buffet awaits you in the Renew Breakfast Bar each morning. The hotel is located ony 2kms from the Ft St John Hospital.
For reservations, call 1-866-618-3233 or e-mail respomhotfsj@pomeroygroup.ca.
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Grande Prairie
The Motel 6 Grande Prairie (15402-101 St.) is excited to partner with NH Connections Program for 2010. We are Located on the North edge of Grande Prairie and offer mini fridges and microwaves in all rooms. High speed internet is complimentary and your pets stay free. The Motel 6 is close to shopping entertainment and only 5kms from the Queen Elizabeth II Hospital.
For reservations, call 1-800-466-8356.
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Kamloops
The Comfort Inn and Suites (1810 Rogers Place) offers a low-cost NH Connections rate to patients who are staying in Kamloops for health care services.
The Comfort Inn is conveniently located at Exit 368 off the Trans Canada Highway, and offers wheelchair accessable rooms and many other amenities, including voice mails, iron/board, coffee makers, cable tv, pay per view, and wireless high speed internet access in all rooms.
For reservations, call 1-800-228-5150.
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Prince George
The Easter Seal House (1685 Carney St.) is located only 3 blocks from Prince George Regional Hospital and offers hostel-format accommodations.
For reservations, call 250-564-7200.
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Prince George
Esther's Inn (1151 Commercial Crescent) offers a low-cost NH Connections rate to patients who are staying in Prince George for health care services. The Inn offers an indoor pool, hot tub and sauna, laundry facilities, as well as fee high speed internet.
For reservations, call 250-562-4131 or 1-800-663-6844 or email info@esthersinn.com.
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Prince George
The Ramada Plaza (444 George Street) is pleased to offer excellent rates to NH Connections clients who are travelling for medical reasons. Centrally located, close to Prince George Regional Hospital and the shopping and restaurant district. Indoor pool, hot tub, fitness facility and complimentary wireless internet provided.
For reservations, call 1-800-830-8833 or e-mail sales@ramadaprincegeorge.com.
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Prince Rupert
The Inn on the Harbour (720 - 1st Avenue West) offers a reduced rate to NH Connections clients who are staying overnight in Prince Rupert as part of their health care travel.
The Inn in located in the heart of Prince Rupert, only 1.8kms from the hospital, and features friendly staff, a smoke-free, and free wireless internet. The Inn also offers special long-stay rates to patients who must stay in the community for an extended period of time.
For reservations, call 1-800-663-8155
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Terrace
The Sandman Inn (4828 Highway 16) offers a special rate to NH Connections clients. Located just 3 blocks from the town centre, the Inn is only 2kms from Mills Memorial Hospital. Available amenities include: kitchenettes, business centre, high speed internet, fitness facility and indoor pool.
For reservations, call 1-866-635-9151 or e-mail reservations@sandman.ca.
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Vancouver
The Best Western Uptown Hotel (205 Kingsway) is only 10 blocks from Vancouver Genergal Hospital and just minutes from downtown. Amenities include: complimentary continental breakfast, free wireless high speed internet in the lobb, fitness solarium and an on-site business centre.
For reservations, call 1-888-234-9111 or e-mail info@bestwesternvancouver.ca.
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Vancouver
The Easter Seal House (3981 Oak St.) is located only 4 blocks from BC Children's Hospital and offers a "home away from home" for families visiting Vancouver to obtain medical treatment. The House has 53 self-contained rooms as well as laundry and lounge facilities.
For reservations, call 1-800-818-3666.
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Vancouver
The Inn at False Creek - Quality Hotel Downtown
(1335 Howe Street) offers a low-cost NH Connections rate to patients who are staying in Vancouver for health care services. The hotel is located within easy walking distance of St.Paul’s Hospital and many major downtown medical buildings, and is also the pick-up and drop-off point for the NH Connections long distance bus service to Vancouver. Guests will be required to provide their NHC Appointment Verification Form at check-in.
For reservations, call 1-800-663-8474 or email Quality@qualityhotel.ca
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Ministry of Health – Other Accomodations Providers
The Ministry of Health has compiled a list of accommodation providers that provide a medical rate to patients and families travelling for health care services. You can view the list here. (If you cannot find a community on the list, contact the hotel of your choice and ask for a medical rate. Many hotels have these rates but do not advertise them.) Please note that Northern Health does not maintain this list.
**NEW** Ministry of Health - BC Family Residence Program
The BC Family Residence Program provides accommodation assistance to enable families to stay together when their child requires medical care at BC Children’s Hospital. To arrange accommodations or for more information, contact Variety – The Children’s Charity at 1-866-496-6946.