Canuck Place

Canuck Place is a children's hospice located in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. It was the first free-standing hospice for children in North America and provides care for children with serious illnesses and support for their families. The hospice offers specialized pediatric palliative care, which focuses on comfort, quality of life, and support for physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs.

The idea for Canuck Place began in 1991. Brenda Eng and George Jarvis, along with the support of the Vancouver Canucks hockey team and its community foundation, helped bring the vision to life. Arthur Griffiths, who owned the Canucks at the time, played a key role in supporting the project. Canuck Place officially opened its doors in 1995.

The building that houses Canuck Place is a historic mansion. In the 1920s, it was used as the headquarters of the Ku Klux Klan in British Columbia. The building has since been completely repurposed to serve children and families in need, symbolizing a powerful transformation from a place of hate to one of healing and compassion.

Canuck Place’s model of care has influenced other children’s hospices around the world. It continues to provide vital services free of charge to families across the province.

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