Construction begins in CHEO’s visitor Parking Lot A

Starting Wednesday, November 2 and expected to last for 2-3 weeks, construction will be taking place in and around CHEO’s Parking Lot A. Lot A is one of two parking lots designated for patients, families, caregivers and visitors.

During this construction period, we appreciate your patience as we work to improve our facilities and your experience at CHEO. Here is what you can expect over the next couple weeks:

Public (patients, families, caregivers and visitors) can continue to access Lot A through the entrance directly off Ring Road. The entrance located closest to the Emergency Department will be closed and access on that road is limited to ambulances, staff and medical staff and those dropping off patients to the Emergency Department (see map below).
Temporary accessible parking spots will be made available in alternate locations within Lot A as some of the permanent accessible parking spots will be closed during this period. Please follow signage on-site which will indicate these spots.

An overhead map of CHEO’s ground floor and parking lots. A red circle with a checkmark is placed over top of the parking lot A entrance off of Ring Road, and a red circle with an x is placed over top of the parking lot entrance closest to the Emergency Department.

Please be mindful of fellow motorists and pedestrians as you are driving on Ring Road and navigating Lot A. There are signs in place to help direct both motorists and pedestrians. Make sure to carefully follow all speed limits, keep an eye out for construction signs and be sure to come to a full stop at any stop signs.

Thank you again for your patience as we make these improvements.

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media@cheo.on.ca

About CHEO

Based in Canada’s capital, CHEO is a globally renowned health institution with a mission to provide exceptional care and support to children, youth and their families. Opening our doors in 1974, we offer a full range of specialized pediatric care and services to children from eastern and northern Ontario, western Quebec and Nunavut. Our site is home to a hospital, a children’s treatment centre, a school, a research institute, and is affiliated with the University of Ottawa as an academic health science centre. Named Canada’s best health-care employer by Forbes in 2024 and 2025, we are home to more than 6,500 staff, clinicians, scientists and researchers, as well as volunteers – all of whom work together to help children and youth achieve their best lives.