Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is the preferred procedure for diagnosing problems in many parts of the body.

MRI can be used to see differences between healthy and unhealthy tissue in the brain, spine, joints, abdomen, blood vessels, and other body parts.

How to access

  • Get a referral

    Have your physician complete the medical Imaging requisition form.

  • By appointment only

    The department clerk will contact patients to arrange the appointment. Call (604) 984-5775 to change or cancel an appointment.

Hours of operation

Currently open

We operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Parking & transportation

Lions Gate Hospital is located on 231 East 15th Street in North Vancouver.

​Paid visitor parking is available in the hospital parkade on 15th Street, east of St. Georges Avenue.

For detailed information regarding parking, public transit and wheelchair accessibility, please review the LGH Patient & Family Handbook.

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How to get here

Located on the basement floor. Follow the signage from the main entrance. Check-in at the CT/MRI reception desk.

Lions Gate Hospital (LGH)

​Lions Gate Hospital (LGH) provides a full range of general and many specialized acute care services, including general medicine, emergency and critical care, general surgery, orthopedics, maternity, pediatrics, psychiatry, chemotherapy, cardiac care, diagnostics, nuclear medicine, palliative care, rehabilitative services and neurosurgery.

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is the preferred procedure for diagnosing problems in many parts of the body.