Treadmills in the VGH Fitness/Wellness Centre

Discover the best-kept secret at Vancouver General Hospital! The VGH Fitness and Wellness Centre welcomes all VCH staff and medical staff aged 19 years and older.

How to access

  • Check eligibility

    Only VCH staff and medical staff aged 19 or older can access the VGH Fitness and Wellness Centre.

  • Review the code of conduct

  • Become a member

    1. Fill out the VGH Fitness and Wellness Centre membership application form to become a member.
    2. Bring your form to the centre when the attendant works during office hours below.
    3. When you arrive, ring the doorbell, and the attendant will open the door for you. For non-payroll members, please bring cash, credit or cheque for membership fees. Membership pass types and fee information are available on the form. 

    VGH Fitness and Wellness Centre membership application form.

  • Get a swipe card

    Swipe card access is available. Please visit the fitness attendant during their hours below for a swipe card or membership forms.

Hours of operation

Currently open
  • Monday:   5:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
  • Tuesday:   5:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
  • Wednesday:   5:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
  • Thursday:   5:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
  • Friday:   5:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
  • Saturday:   5:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
  • Sunday:   5:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.

Fitness attendant hours:

Sunday: Not in office

Monday:  10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Tuesday: 6:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Wednesday: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Thursday: Not in office

Friday: 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Saturday: Not in office

Statutory holidays: Not in office

How to get here

We are located in the Health Annex Pavillion on West 12th Avenue. 

There is pay parking available at our two visitor lots located on the VGH campus:

  • Multi-level parkade at the corner of West 12th Avenue and Laurel Street, across from the main entrance of the Jim Pattison Pavilion.
  • The Gordon and Leslie Diamond Health Care Centre parking lot is located off of Laurel Street between West 12th and West 13th Avenue.

There is a wheelchair-accessible overpass from the VGH parkade at Level 4 and a crosswalk at Level 2.

Parking rates for VCH facilities

Safety reminders

To keep our members safe, here is some important information and reminders:

  • Masks are not required, but members are still encouraged to wear facial coverings. 
  • Wipe all equipment using spray bottles throughout the gym and return them to the proper spot after use.
  • The Centre is for exclusive member use. Anyone found to be bringing non-members in with them will have their membership revoked.

We appreciate your commitment and cooperation in helping us all stay safe.

We hope to see you all in the gym soon!

Gallery

Leg press machine in the VGH Fitness/Wellness Centre

Leg press machine

Boxing area in the VGH Fitness/Wellness Centre

Boxing area

Ab machine in the VGH Fitness/Wellness Centre

Ab machine

Stacks of towels in the VGH Fitness/Wellness Centre

Towels

Dumbbells in the VGH Fitness/Wellness Centre

Dumbbells

Stretching and cardio area in the VGH Fitness/Wellness Centre

Stretching and cardio area

Dumbbells in the VGH Fitness/Wellness Centre

Dumbbells

Vancouver General Hospital (VGH)

Vancouver General Hospital (VGH) offers specialized health-care services to residents in Vancouver and across the province through regional programs. We provide a full range of basic and highly specialized emergency health-care and trauma services to British Columbia.

Fitness & Wellness Centres

Fitness & wellness centres provide equipment and classes on-site to help staff and medical staff achieve their fitness and wellness goals.