General Information
About RVH
RVH is a regional health centre in Barrie, Ontario, located 80 kilometres north of Toronto. As the largest hospital in the region of Simcoe Muskoka, RVH’s team of over 380 physicians, 2,500 employees and 850 volunteers provides exceptional care and specialty services to almost half a million residents, including cancer care, stroke services, orthopaedics, intensive care, mental health and interventional radiology.
RVH is focused on delivering high-quality, safe care that puts patients and their families first.
Getting to RVH
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Arriving By Car
Parking
Daily, weekly and monthly parking passes are available. Rates and instructions are listed on all parking machines and brochures are available at the volunteer desks or at the parking office (main visitor parking lot). For assistance, please contact 705-728-9090 Ext. 44114 or email parking@rvh.on.ca
Parking Rates
15 minutes - $2
30 minutes - $3
60 minutes - $6
90 minutes - $9
120 minutes - $12
Daily Maximum - $15 (24 hours no in and out privileges)
Passes can be purchased at Pay Stations
24 hour - $19
(Unlimited in and out privileges)
Weekly Passes - $35
Monthly Passes - $90
HPASS (unlimited in and out privileges)
Valid for one year after purchase
Purchased only at the Parking Office
5-Day pass - $45
10-Day pass - $80
30-Day pass - $100
Public Transportation: Buses
City of Barrie bus service is available to RVH via the 10A and 3B routes. Bus stops are located at the Main entrance parking lot beside Rotary Place.
Please refer to the RVH
Campus Map.
The Corridor 11 bus runs Monday - Friday, from Huntsville to Barrie and back, making stops along the way in Bracebridge, Gravenhurst, Washago and Orillia. For more information, please click on the document below
Corridor11 Bus Schedule MAR2017.pdf.
Finding Your Way: Maps
Click the levels below to view RVH Health Centre Level Maps:
After Hours Route Maps
RVH now welcomes families 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Getting Around RVH
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Level 1
Food Court
Treatment Clinics:
• Rehabilitation
• Cardio Respiratory
• Child and Youth
• Breast Imaging
• Surgery
• Pre Surgery
• Medicine
Volunteer Resources and Auxiliary Offices
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Level 2
Main Entrance
Atrium Entrance
Central Outpatient Registration
Surgery Registration
Patient Representative Office
Operating Rooms
Surgery Preparation and Recovery
ICU
Laboratory
PureHealth Pharmacy
Imaging
Victoria's Gift Shop
Health Library
Cancer Centre
Café Royale
Cashier's Office
RVH Foundation
Emergency
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Level 3
Integrated Stroke and Rehabilitation Unit
Specialized Seniors Care
Mental Health Inpatient, Day Program and Outpatient Services
Simcoe Muskoka Regional Child & Youth Mental Health Program
Cancer and Palliative Inpatient
Respiratory Inpatient
Auditorium
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Level 4
Surgery Inpatient
Birthing Unit
Cardiac Care Unit
Cardiac and Renal Inpatient
Cardiac Intervention Unit
Obstetrics and Child and Youth Inpatient
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Simcoe Muskoka Regional Cancer Centre
Main Entrance - Level 2
Radiation Therapy - Level 1
Cancer Clinics - Level 2 (enter through Cancer Centre main entrance)
Chemotherapy - Level 3 (enter through Cancer Centre main entrance)
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Information Desks
Volunteer-run information desks are located at both the Main and Atrium Entrances. The Main Lobby information desk closes at 8:00 p.m. and the Atrium information desk closes at 4:00 p.m., after which time you can call Ext. 42435 or dial '0' for patient information. Wheelchairs are available at each desk.
Visiting Hours
Loved ones play an important role in patient care. RVH now welcomes families 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Members of the care team will work with patients on a visitation plan that best suits their needs, ensuring noise and the privacy of others is respected.
If visiting between 9 p.m. and before 5:30 a.m., please enter and exit through the Atrium entrance (L2).
If you have questions or concerns, please speak to a member of your care team.
For maps from the Atrium entrance to each of RVH's 11 inpatient units, please see above under route maps.
Flowers and Balloons
Flowers delivered to RVH will be brought to patients' rooms where allowed, but loved ones should confirm with nursing staff prior to sending/bringing flowers to a patient. Flowers may also be purchased at Victoria's Gift Shop (level 2, near the Atrium entrance).
Note: Latex balloons are not permitted at RVH due to allergies.
Smoke Free Property
RVH is committed to promoting a healthy community and safe working environment for all individuals. RVH's entire property and affiliated buildings are completely smoke-free. No tobacco product use is permitted while on any RVH property, within buildings or in parking lots.
Looking to Quit Smoking? Smoking Cessation Services
The RVH Smoking Cessation program is based on the Ottawa Model for Smoking Cessation that is centred on the ten best practices for tobacco cessation.
Our goal is to keep you comfortable and out of withdrawal while you are in the health centre, and offer you support to quit if you desire.
For more information please speak to a member of your care team.
