1 emergency department · BC · Live as of 2:35 a.m. PDT
Shortest wait in Nanaimo right now
Avg 6h
In an emergency, call 911.
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Predicted average ER wait across Nanaimo over the next 12 hours, based on ERstat’s model. Use it to time a non-urgent visit for a quieter window.
Nanaimo ER Forecast — Next 12 Hours
Projected from typical wait patterns across Nanaimo ERs and the current average wait.
Based on historical wait patterns across Nanaimo emergency departments, here is when they tend to be quietest and busiest. Waits are typically longest in the early morning and shortest around midday.
Sechelt · 36 km away
Duncan · 48 km away
Salt Spring Island · 49 km away
Nanaimo has 1 emergency department — 1 open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. 1 of 1 currently has live wait time data.
Wait time data for Nanaimo is sourced from EdWaitTimes.ca and updates as frequently as every 15 minutes. ERstat displays the estimated time from triage registration to being seen by a physician.
All emergency departments in Nanaimo use the Canadian Triage and Acuity Scale (CTAS) to prioritize patients. Patients with more serious conditions are always seen first, regardless of arrival time or displayed wait. A shorter posted wait does not guarantee a shorter visit — it depends on the severity of your condition relative to other patients in the department.
Check wait times on this page before leaving. ERstat updates every 5 minutes and shows all Nanaimo ERs sorted from shortest to longest wait. Each hospital page includes a 12-hour forecast chart and a “Best Time to Visit” pattern based on historical data.
If your condition is not life-threatening, consider whether a walk-in clinic, urgent care centre, or pharmacist could help instead. British Columbia pharmacists can assess and prescribe for many common conditions with no appointment needed. See what your pharmacist can treat →
Not sure if you need the ER? Call 811 to speak with a registered nurse. Free, confidential, available 24/7.
If you are experiencing a medical emergency — chest pain, difficulty breathing, stroke symptoms, severe bleeding, or loss of consciousness — call 911 immediately.
Urgent care treats the broken wrists, infections and stitches an emergency department would make you wait behind more serious cases for. British Columbia publishes its urgent care waits, and they are not comparable to an ER wait.
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