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Metro Vancouver UPCC Directory 2025: Locations & Operating Hours
Tired of 10-hour ER waits? Use this guide to find a UPCC near you for non-life-threatening emergencies.
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In Metro Vancouver, Urgent and Primary Care Centres (UPCCs) are designed to treat non-life-threatening injuries and illnesses that need attention within 24 hours. If you have a sprain, a minor cut needing stitches, or a high fever, a UPCC is often a faster alternative than a hospital Emergency Room.
UPCC Locations by City
1. Vancouver
- City Centre UPCC
- Address: 188 Nelson Street, Vancouver
- Hours: Mon-Sat 8am-10pm; Sun & Stat Holidays 9am-5pm
- REACH UPCC (Commercial Drive)
- Address: 1145 Commercial Drive, Vancouver
- Hours: Mon-Sat 8am-10pm; Sun 9am-5pm
- Southeast UPCC (Victoria Drive)
- Address: 5880 Victoria Drive, Vancouver
- Hours: Mon-Sat 8am-10pm; Sun & Stat Holidays 9am-5pm
2. Richmond
- Richmond City Centre UPCC
- Address: 110-4671 No. 3 Road, Richmond (Near Lansdowne)
- Hours: Mon-Sat 8am-10pm; Sun & Stat Holidays 9am-5pm
- Richmond East UPCC
- Address: 95-10551 Shellbridge Way, Richmond
- Hours: Mon-Sat 8am-10pm; Sun & Stat Holidays 9am-5pm
3. Burnaby
- Metrotown UPCC
- Address: 102-4555 Kingsway, Burnaby
- Hours: Daily 9am-8pm
- Edmonds UPCC
- Address: 201-7315 Edmonds Street, Burnaby
- Hours: Mon-Fri 5pm-9pm; Sat 2pm-8pm; Sun 12pm-6pm
4. Surrey
- Surrey-Whalley UPCC
- Address: Unit G2, 9639 137A Street, Surrey
- Hours: Daily 9am-9pm
- Surrey-Newton UPCC
- Address: 6830 King George Blvd, Surrey
- Hours: Mon-Fri 2pm-9pm; Sat-Sun 9am-9pm
Step-by-Step Tips Before You Go
- Check Real-Time Wait Times: Visit edwaittimes.ca before leaving. UPCCs can reach capacity and may stop taking new patients several hours before closing.
- Bring Your BC Services Card: You must present your MSP card upon arrival.
- Be Prepared for Triage: Patients are seen based on the severity of their condition, not just the time they arrived. If your issue is minor, expect a moderate wait.