[1][2] Providence Health Care stated that the proceeds from the sale would go to the construction of the new St. Paul's Hospital in the False Creek Flats neighborhood, which is expected to open in 2027.

[4] The hospital's origins are closely tied to the Sisters of Providence, a religious congregation founded in Montreal in 1843 by Mother Emilie Gamelin.

This congregation was instrumental in establishing numerous schools, hospitals, orphanages, and homes for the aged across Canada, the United States, and other countries.

[7] The hospital underwent several expansions to meet the growing needs of Vancouver's population, including the addition of 50 more beds in 1904 and the establishment of a School of Nursing in 1907.

[11] St. Paul's Hospital has faced challenges due to its outdated building design, which limits operational efficiency and lacks modern safety features like fire sprinklers and seismic upgrades.

This limitation is evident in the spread of facilities across multiple buildings and levels, exemplified by the radiology department being located a significant distance from the emergency room.

[12] In 2012, Premier Christy Clark said at the hospital that business case and development plans would be completed in order to begin construction in 2016.

[14] On April 13, 2015, Providence Health Care and the provincial government announced the hospital services would move to the new site and grow in size from more than 400 beds to 548 beds and an integrated health campus that includes a range of outpatient and ambulatory services: [15][16][17] The school opened in 1907 in response to a shortage of nurses at the hospital.

A public call was made to women between the ages of 20 and 30 years old, with “strong health, and good character”[18] Students could apply for admission to the Sister Superior, which following approval, would lead to a 1 month probationary period, during which the applicant had to obtain a letter from their pastor and physician attesting to “good moral character” and health, respectively.