Parking
Patients who are arriving, being dropped off or picked up are invited to use the drop-off location. Drop-off locations are limited to 20 minutes maximum.
The Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care does not fund parking lots and therefore hospitals must generate parking revenue. Additional revenue generated by Bluewater Health’s parking lots is used to support patient programs and service, and for the upkeep of the lots such as hydro, snow removal and maintenance.
Parking information for each of Bluewater Health’s locations is set out below. Please do not leave any valuables in your vehicle. Bluewater Health is not responsible for any lost or stolen items.
Bluewater Health
Visitor parking is available in the main parking lot, the underground parking lot, and along Maria and Norman Streets.
Parking fees are:
First ½ hour:
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$1.25 |
Each subsequent hour:
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$1.50 |
Daily Maximum:
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$7.50 (no in/out privileges) |
Monthly Pass:
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$40.00 (unlimited in and out privileges) |
- There is a 20 minute grace period for drop-off and pick-up.
- There are clearly designated parking spaces reserved for the handicapped.
- Parking along fire routes is illegal and will result in a parking violation ticket.
Parking Instructions
When arriving at the parking entrance, push the orange button to obtain your ticket.
A pay-on foot parking system is in effect for the visitor parking lot. This means you must take your parking ticket with you when you enter the hospital.
When you are ready to leave, before returning to your vehicle, locate one of the parking pay stations.
Pay Station Locations:
- Main entrance across from the revolving door.
- In the underground parking
- garage.
These automated pay stations accept credit cards (Visa or MasterCard) or cash (bank notes and/or toonies, loonies and quarters). (An ATM is available in the Atrium)
Follow on-screen instructions to pay, and be sure to take your exit pass with you. You will need your exit pass when you leave the parking lot.
After you pay for your parking, you will have time (about 20 minutes) to get to your car and drive out. Take your exit pass with you, return to your vehicle, drive to exit gate and scan your paid ticket. The arm will lift and you can proceed to exit.
In case you forgot to pay at the pay station, the exit gate accepts credit card payment.
Entrance to Bluewater Health, Sarnia
Charlotte Eleanor Englehart Hospital of Bluewater Health, Petrolia
The gate at the entrance to the visitor parking lot off Blanche Street will automatically open as a car enters the lot. Visitors will be required to pay when exiting to open the gate onto Blanche Street. The fee is a flat rate and the ticket machine accepts loonies and toonies. A change machine is located next to the Dufferin Street public entrance.
Public Transportation
The hospital is serviced by the Sarnia Transit. Click here for fares and bus schedules.
Directions
See the How to Get to Bluewater Health page.