Calgarians requiring full emergency department services, including care for life-threatening conditions, inpatient admission, or pediatric emergencies, can access other Alberta Health Services hospitals within the Calgary Zone.
Sheldon M. Chumir Health Centre is a 24/7 urgent care centre located in Calgary's inner city at 1213 4 Street SW, designed to serve those who live, work, and visit the downtown core. It treats non-life-threatening conditions such as broken bones, sprains, lacerations, infections, asthma, and dehydration, and is open 365 days a year. This facility is not a full-service emergency department and does not have inpatient beds — patients experiencing life-threatening emergencies such as chest pain, stroke, or major trauma should proceed immediately to a full hospital like Foothills Medical Centre or Peter Lougheed Centre.
Services & Specialties
24/7 Urgent Care (non-life-threatening conditions)Diagnostic ImagingCalgary Laboratory ServicesSouthern Alberta HIV Clinic (SAC)Sexual and Reproductive Health ServicesSTI ClinicSexual Assault Care (patients 14 years and older)Active Community Treatment (ACT) for mental illness — Monday to FridayOrthopedic services (fractures, sprains, casts)Wound care and laceration treatmentTreatment for infections, dehydration, and painUniversity of Calgary teaching clinic (primary healthcare)Care by doctors, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, LPNs, and orthopedic technicians
Amenities
Wheelchair accessible facility
Elevator on site
Accessible underground parking on P1, P2, and P3
AHS Parking app payment available (zone 6015)
University of Calgary teaching clinic on site
Notable interior design with multilingual welcome displays and birch tree artwork
Parking & Transit
Underground parking (Lot 1) is available onsite 24/7 at 1213 4 St SW. Accessible parking spaces are located on levels P1, P2, and P3 near the elevator lobby. Parking is paid and rates apply 24 hours a day, including for holders of provincial disability placards. Pay conveniently via the AHS Parking app using zone 6015 — you can also extend your parking session through the app. Note: propane-powered vehicles are not permitted in the parkade.
Sheldon M. Chumir Health Centre is well served by Calgary Transit. The nearest bus stop is at EB 12 Ave SW @ 5 St SW, approximately a 2-minute walk away, with routes 3, 13, 17, 90, and 449 serving the area. The 4 Street SW CTrain station (within the TD Free Fare Zone) is approximately a 10-minute walk away, served by CTrain lines 201 and 202.
Best Times to Visit
🟢 Quieter times
No historical wait time data is currently available for this facility. Generally, urgent care centres tend to be less busy in the early morning hours (before 9 a.m.) and on weekday mornings. Visiting mid-week rather than on weekends may also result in shorter waits.
🔴 Busier times
Without historical wait data, specific peak times cannot be confirmed. As a general rule, evenings, weekends, and lunch hours tend to be busier at urban urgent care centres. If your condition allows flexibility, avoid these windows when possible.
Tips Before You Go
This is an Urgent Care Centre, not a full emergency department — if you are experiencing a life-threatening emergency such as chest pain, stroke symptoms, or severe trauma, go directly to Foothills Medical Centre or Peter Lougheed Centre instead.
Patients are seen in order of medical urgency, not arrival time — the sickest patients are treated first, so be prepared for variable wait times depending on how busy the centre is.
Sexual assault patients aged 14 and older should come to Sheldon M. Chumir; those 13 and younger should go to Alberta Children's Hospital emergency department.
Use the AHS Parking app (zone 6015) to pay for underground parking and extend your session remotely so you don't have to leave mid-visit.
If you are travelling by CTrain, disembark at 4 Street SW Station — it falls within the TD Free Fare Zone, making the trip cost-free from downtown Calgary.
What to Bring
Valid government-issued photo ID (e.g., Alberta driver's licence or passport)
Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan (AHCIP) card
List of current medications, including dosages
Any relevant medical records or imaging results related to your condition
Health insurance or benefits card if applicable (for non-covered services)
Payment method for parking (credit card or the AHS Parking app)
Comfortable clothing that allows easy access to the area requiring treatment
A book, phone charger, or other entertainment in case of a wait
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sheldon M. Chumir Health Centre a full emergency department?
No. Sheldon M. Chumir is an Urgent Care Centre, not a full-service emergency department. It treats non-life-threatening conditions only and does not have inpatient beds. For life-threatening emergencies such as chest pain, stroke, or major trauma, go immediately to a full hospital like Foothills Medical Centre or Peter Lougheed Centre.
What conditions can be treated at Sheldon M. Chumir Urgent Care?
The centre treats unexpected, non-life-threatening health concerns that require same-day attention — including broken bones, sprains, lacerations, asthma attacks, dehydration, pain management, and infections. It also offers sexual and reproductive health services, STI testing, and HIV clinic services.
Can children receive sexual assault care at Sheldon M. Chumir?
Sexual assault care at Sheldon M. Chumir is available for patients aged 14 and older. Children 13 years and younger who require sexual assault care should be taken to the Alberta Children's Hospital emergency department.
Is Sheldon M. Chumir Health Centre open on holidays and weekends?
Yes. The Urgent Care Centre at Sheldon M. Chumir is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year — including all holidays.
How do I get to Sheldon M. Chumir by transit?
The closest bus stop is at EB 12 Ave SW @ 5 St SW, about a 2-minute walk away, served by routes 3, 13, 17, 90, and 449. The 4 Street SW CTrain station is approximately a 10-minute walk and is within the TD Free Fare Zone. CTrain lines 201 and 202 serve this station.
Who is Sheldon M. Chumir Health Centre named after?
The centre is named for Sheldon Chumir, a prominent Alberta civil liberties lawyer and long-serving Liberal MLA who represented Calgary constituents in the provincial legislature. The facility opened in Spring 2008 on the site of the former Colonel Belcher Veterans Hospital.
About ER Wait Times
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.