Health Vision Sea to Sky

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We humbly acknowledge that the land which VCH serves in the Sea to Sky corridor is the traditional and unceded territory of the Lil’wat, N’Quatqua, Samahquam, Skatin, Squamish and Xa’xtsa Nations.

VCH is planning for the future in the fast growing Sea to Sky region, with an aim to maintain access to safe, high-quality health care now and in the future.

To respond to the current and future health and wellness needs of the Sea to Sky corridor, VCH is developing an integrated high-level health services master plan for the Sea to Sky corridor, and specific health-related site plans for the Squamish, Whistler and Pemberton areas. We are asking for input from First Nation partners, local communities, local governments, staff, medical staff and other interested parties.

The Sea to Sky integrated high-level master plan will address health and wellness needs as well as future population growth, seasonal fluctuations and aging projections for the Squamish, Whistler and Pemberton areas. The North Shore will also be considered because many people in the Sea to Sky corridor rely on North Shore health services and Lions Gate Hospital.

We want to hear from you

Starting in June 2023, VCH will begin engagement with First Nation partners, local communities, local governments, and staff and medical staff, and other interested parties in the Sea to Sky corridor over approximately 18 months in three phases.

Do you live or work in the Sea to Sky corridor? Help us develop a plan to help ensure patients and clients in the region receive the highest quality of health care when and where they need it.

How your input will be used

Your input will be considered to help develop the Sea to Sky integrated high-level master plan, which will be used to plan for health services in the region for the next five to 10 years and beyond.

Collaboration with First Nations

VCH continues to take every opportunity to collaborate with First Nations and partner organizations in the design and delivery of health services. VCH is committed to creating a culturally safe health system that will be responsive to the unique health needs of the Indigenous patients, clients and residents. Our approaches are informed by the recommendations of In Plain Siqht Report, The Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada Calls to Action and the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, and through conversations with the population.

VCH is committed to delivering exceptional care to 1.2 million people, including the First Nations, Métis and Inuit in our region, within the traditional territories of the Heiltsuk, Kitasoo-Xai'xais, Lil'wat, Musqueam, N'Quatqua, Nuxalk, Samahquam, shíshálh, Skatin, Squamish, Tla'amin, Tsleil-Waututh, Wuikinuxv and Xa'xtsa.