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Canmore General Hospital operates a 24/7 emergency department at 1100 Hospital Place, serving residents and visitors in Canmore and the broader Bow Valley region. The ER handles major trauma, cardiac events, injuries, and general medical concerns, using the Canadian Triage and Acuity Scale (CTAS) to prioritize care. The department recently underwent a significant renovation to improve patient flow and privacy, and the hospital serves as a regional referral centre for surgical services with a STARS helipad for critical transfers to Calgary.
Free onsite parking is available 24/7 at Canmore General Hospital, in line with Alberta Health Services policy for rural hospitals. The facility is fully wheelchair accessible with an elevator on site.
Roam Transit serves Canmore with free bus service. Routes 5C, 5T, and 12 operate in the area year-round (Route 12 runs in summer only). The nearest stops to the hospital include William Street, Canmore Shopping Area South, Canmore Shoppers Drug Mart, and Railway Ave West.
Emergency departments should be visited whenever urgent or life-threatening care is needed, regardless of time. For non-emergency concerns, weekday mornings and early afternoons outside of holidays or peak tourist periods tend to see lower volumes at community hospitals like Canmore General.
Canmore experiences significant tourist surges during summer hiking season (July–August) and winter ski season (December–March). Long weekends and major holidays in Alberta can bring heightened ER volumes. If your condition is not urgent, try to avoid these peak periods when possible.
Emergency departments use triage — patients with more serious conditions are seen first, regardless of arrival time.
Wait times are estimates based on Alberta health data using historical volumes, current patient counts, and staffing. Actual wait times may vary.
If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 immediately.