Invermere, BC · Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year
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Invermere and District Hospital is a Level 1 community hospital operated by Interior Health, providing 24-hour emergency care to residents and visitors across the Columbia Valley — from Briscoe to Canal Flats, including Radium Hot Springs and Fairmont Hot Springs. The emergency department features 12 treatment bays and a dedicated ambulance entrance, handling approximately 10,000 visits per year. As the only acute care facility in this large rural region, it serves a resident population of around 9,600 that can surge to 40,000 during busy summer and winter recreation seasons, making it a critical resource for both locals and tourists.
Free on-site parking is available at 850 10th Avenue. The facility is listed as wheelchair accessible. Contact the hospital directly to confirm accessible parking stall locations.
No confirmed public transit routes serve the hospital directly. Invermere is a rural community and most patients arrive by private vehicle. Check with the District of Invermere for any local transit options.
No historical wait time data is available for this facility. Generally, mid-morning to early afternoon on weekdays tends to be quieter at rural community ERs. If your situation is not life-threatening, calling HealthLink BC at 8-1-1 first can help you determine whether an ER visit is necessary.
Expect higher volumes during peak recreation seasons — particularly summer long weekends (July and August) and mid-winter ski season when the Columbia Valley population can swell from roughly 9,600 residents to up to 40,000 visitors. Evening hours and weekends may also be busier. For urgent but non-emergency concerns, consider timing your visit for a weekday morning if your condition allows.
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 using historical volumes, current patient counts, and staffing. Actual wait times may vary.
If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 immediately.