New Westminster ER Wait Times

1 emergency department · BC · Live as of 2:40 a.m. PDT

In an emergency, call 911.

Royal Columbian Hospital

24/7 · 330 East Columbia St

2h 45m–5hPredicted

New Westminster ER Wait Forecast

Predicted average ER wait across New Westminster over the next 12 hours, based on ERstat’s model. Use it to time a non-urgent visit for a quieter window.

New Westminster ER Forecast — Next 12 Hours

3h53
9am
4h41
10am
5h20
11am
5h44
12pm
6h15
1pm
6h2
2pm
4h47
3pm
3h7
4pm
2h59
5pm
2h42
6pm
2h58
7pm
4h10
8pm

Projected from typical wait patterns across New Westminster ERs and the current average wait.

Best Time to Visit an ER in New Westminster

Based on historical wait patterns across New Westminster emergency departments, here is when they tend to be quietest and busiest. Waits are typically longest in the early morning and shortest around midday.

Shortest wait Mondays 10am avg ~2h 39m
Longest wait Thursdays 7am avg ~6h 33m

Nearby ERs Outside New Westminster

Mount Saint Joseph Hospital

Vancouver · 15 km away

19m

St. Paul's Hospital

Vancouver · 18 km away

2h 7m

Lions Gate Hospital

North Vancouver · 17 km away

3h 24m

Richmond Hospital

Richmond · 20 km away

4h 57m

Vancouver General Hospital

Vancouver · 17 km away

7h 7m

Emergency Rooms in New Westminster

New Westminster has 1 emergency department — 1 open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Wait time data for New Westminster 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 New Westminster 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.

Tips for Visiting an ER in New Westminster

Check wait times on this page before leaving. ERstat updates every 5 minutes and shows all New Westminster 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many emergency departments are in New Westminster?
New Westminster has 1 emergency department, 1 of which operates 24/7. Check ERstat for current status.
How can I check ER wait times in New Westminster?
ERstat tracks live ER wait times for all New Westminster hospitals using data from EdWaitTimes.ca. Visit erstat.ca or check this page for current wait times, sorted from shortest to longest. Each hospital page includes a 12-hour forecast and a best time to visit pattern based on historical data.
Should I go to the ER with the shortest wait time?
Not necessarily. All Canadian emergency departments use triage — patients with more serious conditions are seen first regardless of arrival time. A hospital with a longer posted wait may still see you faster if your condition is urgent. For non-emergencies, consider a walk-in clinic, urgent care, or pharmacist visit instead.
Where does ERstat get New Westminster ER wait time data?
ERstat sources New Westminster wait time data from EdWaitTimes.ca. Data updates as frequently as every 15 minutes.
What if all New Westminster ERs have long wait times?
ERstat shows nearby emergency departments outside New Westminster with current wait times and driving distance. You can also call 811 to speak with a registered nurse who can help you decide where to go. For non-emergency conditions, a pharmacist or walk-in clinic may be able to help with no wait.

Not an emergency? 4 walk-in clinics in New Westminster — hours & walk-in status

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Urgent Care in British Columbia

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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