Open now, but can close without notice. We can't estimate the wait here; comparable ERs run 41m – 3h 30m.
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In an emergency, call 911. Independent services, not affiliated with this hospital. Free nurse advice: 811.
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Quieter times: No historical wait time data is available for this location. Generally, mid-morning on weekdays (after the overnight rush but before the afternoon peak) tends to see shorter ER wait times at regional hospitals. For non-urgent concerns, consider calling 8-1-1 (HealthLink BC) first to speak with a registered nurse and determine the most appropriate level of care.
Busier times: No historical wait time data is available for this location. Emergency departments across Canada are typically busiest on weekday evenings, weekends, and holidays. If your condition is not life-threatening, avoiding these peak periods when possible may reduce your wait time.
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Open on ERstat →Dawson Creek and District Hospital, operated by Northern Health at 11100 13 St, provides 24/7 emergency care to residents of Dawson Creek, Pouce Coupe, Tumbler Ridge, and the surrounding Northeast BC region. The emergency department handles approximately 18,000 visits per year and is supported by a full suite of acute care services including intensive care, surgical services, maternity care, and medical imaging. As the primary hospital serving a regional population of roughly 26,000, this facility is the appropriate destination for urgent and life-threatening medical needs in the area.
24/7 Emergency Department, High Acuity Unit, Intensive Care, Acute Inpatient Care, Surgical Services, Maternity and Newborn Care (Labour, Delivery, Recovery, Postpartum), Medical Imaging / Diagnostic Imaging, Laboratory Services, Cancer Care and Chemotherapy, Acute Psychiatry and Mental Health Services, IV Therapy, Convalescent and Rehabilitation Care, Visiting Specialist Clinics, Pharmacy Services, Academic and Teaching Programs.
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Free parking is available on site for patients and visitors. The facility is wheelchair accessible. The replacement hospital currently under construction will offer 311 parking stalls — more than 100 additional spaces compared to the current site — and parking will remain free.
Public transit in Dawson Creek is operated by BC Transit, with two routes running throughout the city. Use the BC Transit trip planner at bctransit.com to find the best route to the hospital from your location, as specific stop information at the hospital address was not confirmed.
Emergency departments use triage. Patients with more serious conditions are seen first, regardless of arrival time.
Wait times are estimates based on British Columbia health data. Actual wait times may vary.
This hospital does not publish a live wait, so the figure above comes from our model rather than from its own feed. We publish how that model performs where it can be checked, at the hospitals that do publish. See the accuracy scorecard, or how we work the number out.
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