McGill University Health Centre (Glen Site)

The Glen Site of the McGill University Health Centre is located at 1001 Boulevard Décarie, Montreal, QC, and includes multiple hospitals and institutes consolidated into one campus. It hosts the Royal Victoria Hospital (adult), Montreal Children’s Hospital, Montreal Chest Institute, Cedars Cancer Centre, the Research Institute, plus the Adult Ophthalmology Clinic.

Services and Facilities

• Offers both adult and pediatric care, including separate emergency departments for children and adults.
• Strong research presence: the Research Institute of MUHC (RI-MUHC) is located here, emphasizing translational research with labs, clinical trials, diagnostic platforms, imaging, etc.
• Patient amenities include central admitting, outpatient clinics, food services, visitor services, parking, and navigation assistance around the large campus.
• Support services: telehealth, medical records, patient accountability offices, accessibility resources, spiritual care, palliative care units, etc.

Practical Notes for Patients

• Referrals: many specialist first appointments at the Glen site for adults require a referral via the MUHC Referral Portal.
• Hospital cards are being phased out as of August 28, 2025, so check what documentation is needed before visits.
• Construction / traffic: there are repair works (e.g. on underground parking membranes) and traffic reorganization underway, which may affect access and arrival times.
• Parking and visitor flow: because of the size and specialization of the campus, parking can be busy or constrained; arriving early or using public transit may reduce delays.