Vancouver Island Lodge
Vancouver Island Lodge provides reasonably priced accommodations conveniently located across from the Royal Jubilee Hospital and within walking distance to the BC Cancer Agency.
Amenities and services include nutritious food (three meals are included in the daily rate), WiFi connectivity and a wig and breast prosthesis bank to meet the needs of cancer patients. There is easy access to information and staff are on-site 24 hours a day to provide support and information to guests.
Rooms are shared with ensuite and some offer a queen bed option. Whenever possible, loved ones can stay with guests. Facilities are smoke-free, scent-free and wheelchair accessible.
Located in a residential area of Victoria, there is easy access to public transit, shopping, banking and entertainment. Limited paid parking is available on site; reservations are recommended.
Other lodges are located in Vancouver, Kelowna and Prince George.
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| Regional Centres Served | Burnaby, Campbell River, Coal Harbour (Vancouver Island), Comox, Comox Valley, Alert Bay, Courtenay, Delta, Manson's Landing, Nanaimo, Port Hardy , Port McNeill, Quathiaski Cove, Sayward, Vancouver, Victoria, West Vancouver |
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| Referral protocol | self, physician, specialist, health professional |
| Languages spoken | English |
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| Offering a wide range of donated wigs, headwear, permanent prostheses and bras to cancer patients throughout BC who have undergone surgery and cannot afford the cost of a wig or prosthesis. |
This program was last updated on: 15 Aug 2016.
