Brandon Regional Health Centre

Best Times to Visit

Quieter times: No historical wait time data is currently available for this facility. In general, Canadian emergency departments tend to be less busy on weekday mornings and early afternoons. If your condition is not life-threatening, mid-morning on a weekday is typically a quieter time to visit.

Busier times: Emergency departments across Canada are generally busiest on Monday mornings, Friday afternoons and evenings, and throughout weekends. Evening hours after 5:00 PM on any day also tend to see higher patient volumes as walk-in clinics and physician offices close.

About Brandon Regional Health Centre

Brandon Regional Health Centre (BRHC) is the largest hospital in the Westman Region and the primary medical referral centre for southwestern Manitoba, serving over 150,000 residents. Its 24/7 emergency department handles approximately 29,000 visits annually, with more than 60% classified as high-acuity cases under the Canadian Triage and Acuity Scale (CTAS levels 1–3). Patients requiring advanced emergency care, specialist consultation, or complex inpatient services across southwestern Manitoba are directed to BRHC.

Services & Specialties

24/7 Emergency Department, Intensive Care Unit (ICU), Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), General Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, Cardiac Diagnostics, Neurology, Nephrology and Renal Dialysis, Internal Medicine, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Radiation Therapy (Western Manitoba Cancer Centre), Chemotherapy and Oncology, Palliative Care, Stroke Prevention Clinic, Respiratory and Lung Specialty Clinics, Pain Management Clinic, Nuclear Medicine, Radiology and Diagnostic Imaging, Pediatric Unit (Westman Dreams for Kids), Telehealth Services, Anesthesiology, Pathology, Allergy Clinic, Family Medicine.

Amenities

• Wheelchair accessible entrance and facilities
• Main Atrium open 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM daily
• Emergency Department entrance on Dennis Street (after-hours access)
• Diagnostic Services (opens 6:45 AM Mon–Fri; 7:45 AM Sat–Sun)
• Diagnostic Imaging on main floor
• On-site customer parking with payment kiosks
• Single-patient rooms with private washrooms (medical unit)
• Accessible shower areas
• Isolation rooms for patient safety

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Tips Before You Go

• After 8:00 PM, use the Emergency Department entrance on Dennis Street — the main entrance is closed to general access after 10:00 PM.
• Always bring your Manitoba Health registration card to every visit, including the ER, to ensure smooth registration.
• BRHC handles a high volume of serious cases — if your condition is non-urgent, consider whether a walk-in clinic in Brandon may be more appropriate to reduce your wait time.
• Visiting hours for admitted patients are 2:00 PM – 8:00 PM daily. Family members supporting ER patients should confirm access arrangements with staff on arrival.
• Given ongoing construction and expansion activity at the hospital, verify current parking and entrance arrangements on the hospital's website or by calling 204-578-4000 before your visit.

What to Bring

• Manitoba Health registration card (health card)
• Government-issued photo ID
• List of current medications, dosages, and allergies
• Provincial health coverage or supplemental insurance information
• Emergency contact name and phone number
• Any relevant medical records, test results, or referral letters
• Comfortable clothing and a warm layer for waiting
• Snacks, water, and entertainment for potentially long wait times

Parking

Parking is available on-site at BRHC. Fees are $2 for the first hour and $1 for each additional hour, up to a daily maximum of $12. Payment is accepted in the Main Atrium (cash, debit, or credit) or at Parking Exit Gates (debit or credit). Public parking is available on the north side of the facility. Note that ongoing construction and expansion may affect parking arrangements — confirm current access before your visit.

Getting There

Brandon Transit routes 17, 23, 1004, and 15 serve the area around BRHC. Nearby stops include Victoria Avenue @ 6th Street (North and South sides), 6th Street @ Louise Avenue, and 10th Street @ McTavish Avenue. Bus stop locations may shift due to ongoing construction — confirm current stops with Brandon Transit before travelling.

Frequently Asked Questions

About ER Wait Times

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

Wait times are estimates based on Manitoba 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.

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