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The Glen Site of the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC)

The Glen Site of the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) is a state-of-the-art healthcare complex in Montréal that brings together adult, pediatric, and specialized care under one roof. Opened in 2015, the facility houses the Royal Victoria Hospital, Montreal Children’s Hospital, Montreal Chest Institute, Cedars Cancer Centre, and the Research Institute of the MUHC. Designed for both patient comfort and medical excellence, it features private rooms, advanced diagnostic technology, and easy-to-navigate layouts that streamline care for patients and families.

Beyond clinical services, the Glen Site is a hub for innovation and research, with scientists and healthcare professionals working side by side to advance treatments and improve outcomes. It is also a leader in sustainable design, earning LEED Gold certification for its energy efficiency and environmental stewardship. Serving as one of Canada’s most modern academic health centers, the Glen Site is a place where compassionate care, groundbreaking research, and community health come together.

The address of the Glen site is 1001 boul. Décarie, Montreal, QC H4A 3J1.
There is a general phone number for MUHC: (514) 934-1934

Important Notice:

The metro is currently on Strike and currently operates only during rush hour. Please click on this link for more details:  https://www.stm.info/en/info/service-updates/info-strike

You can also see a visual map by clicking here

Arriving by car

The hospital’s public entrance on Décarie Boulevard is easily accessed from highways 15, 20 and 136 (formerly 720).

Important notice: Construction and traffic reorganization at the Glen site as of April 12, read more about this below.
 

Public transportation

STM’s Paratransit service makes stops at three main entrances at the Glen site: the Royal Victoria Hospital, the Montreal Children’s Hospital, and the Cedars Cancer Centre. Find out more at http://www.stm.info/en/para.

If you are arriving: 

  • by metro: Located on the Orange Line, the Vendôme station is next to the Glen site and is connected by a tunnel. The Vendôme station features elevators and a direct link to the hospital. For more info: stm.info/vendôme
  • by bus: There are six local buses that stop at Vendôme station (38, 90, 102, 104, 105, 124) and five that make frequent stops near the Glen site (17, 24, 63, 371, 420). Transport Adapté also offers three stops at Glen main entrances (Montreal Children’s Hospital, Royal Victoria Hospital and Cedars Cancer Centre.
  • by commuter trains: Vendôme station also connects to three commuter train lines: Saint-Jérôme, Candiac and Vaudreuil/Hudson.

Ongoing construction and traffic reorganization at the Glen site as of April 12, 2025 until November 15, 2025

Ongoing construction and traffic reorganization at the Glen site as of April 12, 2025 until November 15, 2025

UPDATE: Driving to the Glen with minimal delay 

We advise you to leave at least 30 mins. earlier than usual for your appointment or visit.

Consult the new driving instructions, according to your situation:

  1. I am droppingoff/picking up someone at the hospital
  2. I need to park my car at the hospital
  3. I need to take a taxi after my appointment/visit.

Scenario A) I am dropping off/picking up someone at the hospital

  1. Take Decarie Boul.
  2. Turn into the Glen site
  3. Follow the signs to the DROP-OFF AREA on S1 (Emergency drop-off)

Note: If you need to park afterwards, you can access the parking from S1. No need to exit and reenter.

Scenario B) I need to park my car at the hospital

To reach the Patient Parking, there are several options for your route:

OPTION Saint-Jacques

To avoid traffic along Decarie Boul., your best option may be to use RUE SAINT-JACQUES to access the Patient Parking lot (underground). 

  1. Enter via RUE SAINT-JACQUES
  2. At the intersection turn RIGHT
  3. You will drive around the building
  4. The Patient Parking lot (underground) will be on your LEFT.

OPTION Boul. Decarie sud

  1. Take Decarie Boul. southbound and turn LEFT to enter the Glen site
  2. Make an immediate RIGHT (following the sign to Patient Parking)
  3. You will drive around the building
  4. The entrance to the Patient Parking lot (underground) will be on your LEFT. 

OPTION boul. Decarie nord

  1. Drive north on Decarie Boul. and make a RIGHT to enter the Glen site
  2. Make a RIGHT into the Patient Parking lot (underground)

OPTION Crowley

  1. Take Crowley Ave. to enter the Glen site
  2. Make a RIGHT into the Patient Parking lot (underground)

Scenario C: I need to take a taxi after my appointment/visit.

You will find taxis at level S1, parked at the two Emergency Departments (i.e. Royal Victoria and Montreal Children’s Hospital Emergency Departments).

 

Family presence and visiting guidelines

Mask wearing guidelines at the McGill University Health Centre

 

General information regarding the MUHC family presence and visitation policy:  

  • The visiting hours are from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Families are welcome at any time. Quiet hours are from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. You will be invited to leave by 9 p.m. to allow your loved one to rest and heal.
  • Flexibility is provided for people at the end of life or in other situations deemed exceptional.
  • In most units, patients may receive up to two (2) caregivers or visitors at a time. Please note that restrictions apply in oncology and the transplant unit because of the vulnerability of these patients (see section below).
  • For positive COVID-19 patients, and/or in the event of an outbreak on a unit, additional restrictions can be applied.
  • Family rooms on patient care units are available for use. We thank you for keeping the environment clean and tidy. Tables and microwaves should be cleaned after use. 

Children at adult sites 

  • Siblings and visiting children under the age of 12 are welcome in most areas of the hospital (except oncology).
  • Children must be directly supervised at all times by an adult who is not the patient.
  • Certain exceptions apply:
    • Only one (1) child under the age of 12 at a time.
    • ICU: Notify in advance for visits to intensive care units.
    • Hemato-onco and Transplant Unit: by exceptions only.
    • Inpatient Psychiatry Units (both adult and pediatric): children younger than 12 years of age may not be permitted to visit depending on the activity of the unit (vulnerability of the patients on the unit e.g. immunocompromised) at the time of their visit. This will be determined by the management and healthcare team of the unit.  

COVID-19 outbreaks on MUHC hospital units 

The MUHC is asking visitors to avoid or postpone, if possible, a visit to a patient on a unit that is affected by a COVID-19 outbreak. 

By reducing the number of visitors on our units that have outbreaks, you are contributing to the safety of our patients, our employees and yourself. 

If you have any questions, please contact your loved one’s unit.