Vancouver has 6 emergency departments, 5 of which currently have live wait time data. Wait times are sourced from official health authority data and update as frequently as every 2 minutes depending on the province.

Emergency departments use triage. Patients with more serious conditions are always seen first, regardless of arrival time or displayed wait.

If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 immediately.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the shortest ER wait time in Vancouver right now?

The shortest ER wait time in Vancouver right now is at Providence Health Care - Mount Saint Joseph Hospital with an estimated wait of 1h 50m. Wait times update every 15 minutes on ERstat.

How many emergency departments are in Vancouver?

Vancouver has 6 emergency departments. 5 currently have live wait time data available on ERstat.

How can I check ER wait times in Vancouver?

ERstat tracks live ER wait times for Vancouver hospitals. Visit erstat.ca or check this page for current wait times, sorted from shortest to longest.

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How does British Columbia grade on ER data transparency?