Saanich – Mount Tolmie Hospital

An illustration of a building, with a large "shelter sign," in the midst of a bustling neighbourhood.


BC Housing’s lease of Mt. Tolmie Hospital (3690 Richmond Road in Saanich) ended on November 30, 2023. The site is currently owned by Capital Regional District. BC Housing does not have an active lease with CRD in place at this time. If you have any questions regarding the site, please reach out to the CRD.

Mount Tolmie Shelter Background

During the COVID-19 pandemic, people living at the Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre arena were relocated to Mount Tolmie Hospital, and other housing sites in June of 2021, when BC Housing’s lease expired at the memorial centre location.

To prevent anyone from being displaced and homeless once more, BC Housing entered into a lease with Island Health to operate Mount Tolmie Hospital as a temporary emergency shelter while permanent supportive housing, including The Juniper, was developed in the Capital region. In December 2021, this lease was extended until Dec 31, 2022.

With the opening of The Juniper on Nov 28, 2023, Mount Tolmie residents have now moved and settled into their new homes with services and supports.




BC Housing’s lease of Mt. Tolmie Hospital (3690 Richmond Road in Saanich) ended on November 30, 2023. The site is currently owned by Capital Regional District. BC Housing does not have an active lease with CRD in place at this time. If you have any questions regarding the site, please reach out to the CRD.

Mount Tolmie Shelter Background

During the COVID-19 pandemic, people living at the Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre arena were relocated to Mount Tolmie Hospital, and other housing sites in June of 2021, when BC Housing’s lease expired at the memorial centre location.

To prevent anyone from being displaced and homeless once more, BC Housing entered into a lease with Island Health to operate Mount Tolmie Hospital as a temporary emergency shelter while permanent supportive housing, including The Juniper, was developed in the Capital region. In December 2021, this lease was extended until Dec 31, 2022.

With the opening of The Juniper on Nov 28, 2023, Mount Tolmie residents have now moved and settled into their new homes with services and supports.



Page last updated: 21 Mar 2024, 04:29 PM