St. Boniface General Hospital's Emergency Department is a major tertiary-care ER in Winnipeg, Manitoba, treating an average of 120 patients daily and handling up to 55,000 visits per year following its $141 million expansion. As the home of Manitoba's Provincial Cardiac Centre of Excellence, it is a primary destination for cardiac emergencies and serves as a regional referral site for stroke patients and those requiring complex surgical care. The department features 64 treatment spaces, a dedicated mental health treatment area, an on-site CT scanner and diagnostic imaging suite, and a resuscitation room — making it one of the most comprehensively equipped emergency facilities in Western Canada.
Services & Specialties
Cardiac emergency care — Provincial Cardiac Centre of Excellence, Stroke referral and emergency treatment, Surgical emergency services, Mental health emergency assessment and treatment, Obstetrics and high-risk delivery emergencies, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), Trauma resuscitation, On-site CT scanning and diagnostic imaging, X-ray and angiography, General medicine emergencies, Oncology support (CancerCare Manitoba on site), Neurology emergencies, Respiratory medicine, Nephrology and gastroenterology, Palliative care, Geriatric and rehabilitation services, French-language (bilingual) emergency services.
Amenities
24/7 Emergency Department access
Shoppers Drug Mart full-service retail pharmacy (on site)
24-hour coffee shop
Café Oasis (on-site café)
Café Marché / food court near main entrance
Convenience store
Gift shop (flowers, cards, clothing, games)
ATM near Patient Registration/Admitting
Free 24/7 Wi-Fi — connect to 'SharedHealth-Guest', no password required
Buhler Gallery — on-site art gallery with rotating exhibitions
Bilingual (French/English) services
Smudging available for staff and patients
Sisters' Garden riverfront outdoor relaxation space
Color-coded wayfinding signage throughout campus
Free taxi telephones at Main and Emergency entrances
Use the dedicated Emergency entrance on Taché Ave — only patients seeking ER care and their companions may enter through this door. All other visitors must use the main Everett Atrium entrance.
St. Boniface is Winnipeg's cardiac centre, so if you or someone with you is experiencing chest pain, shortness of breath, or stroke symptoms, this is the right hospital — call 911 rather than driving yourself.
Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the hospital — connect to 'SharedHealth-Guest' with no password, which is helpful for long waits.
A 24-hour coffee shop and Shoppers Drug Mart pharmacy are on site, so you can fill prescriptions and get refreshments without leaving the building after your visit.
If arriving by ambulance, note the ED has a dedicated ambulance bay with parking for up to 10 ambulances. If driving, the South East lot off Goulet Place along Taché Avenue is the most convenient public parking option closest to the ED.
What to Bring
Government-issued photo ID (e.g., driver's licence or passport)
Manitoba Health Card (provincial health card number)
List of current medications, doses, and prescribing doctors
Any relevant medical records, test results, or referral letters
List of known allergies (medications and otherwise)
Health proxy or power of attorney documentation if applicable
Phone charger or portable battery pack for long waits
Comfort items for extended waits — snack, water bottle, book, or headphones
Parking
St. Boniface Hospital has a multi-level Parkade and three surface lots. Parking meters at the Main entrance accept quarters, $1, and $2 coins, operate 24/7, cost $2.50 per half hour, and have a 30-minute limit. The South East lot along Taché Avenue offers fully public ticketed parking at standard rates, accessed via Goulet Place. Weekly and monthly Parkade passes can be purchased at the Parking office. Motorcycles and scooters park free in designated areas; bicycles must use the campus bike racks. Accessible parking stalls are available with a valid permit. Nine emergency contact stations are located in the Parkade, and Security escorts to/from vehicles are available by calling 204-237-2205. Free taxi telephones are located at both the Main and Emergency entrances.
Getting There
Winnipeg Transit serves the St. Boniface Hospital area with multiple bus routes. The hospital is located in the St. Boniface neighbourhood across the Red River from downtown Winnipeg and The Forks, making it reachable from several transit corridors. Confirm current route numbers and schedules at winnipegtransit.com.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is St. Boniface Hospital the best ER in Winnipeg for heart attacks or cardiac emergencies?
Yes. St. Boniface Hospital is Manitoba's Provincial Cardiac Centre of Excellence and home to the Bergen Cardiac Care Centre. It is the only hospital in Manitoba offering certain specialized cardiac services, including three cardiac angiography rooms, an electrophysiology room, and a pacemaker and cardiac defibrillator room. For cardiac emergencies, always call 911 so paramedics can initiate care en route.
Does St. Boniface Hospital offer French-language emergency services?
Yes. St. Boniface Hospital is provincially designated as a bilingual health care centre and offers full French-language clinical services, including in the Emergency Department. This makes it a preferred destination for Winnipeg's Francophone community.
How many treatment spaces does the St. Boniface ER have?
The Emergency Department has 64 treatment spaces in total. The expanded department — part of a $141 million redevelopment project — includes a central resuscitation room, private exam rooms, a dedicated mental health treatment area, and an on-site diagnostic imaging suite with a CT scanner and X-ray machine.
Can I deliver my baby at St. Boniface Hospital if I arrive at the ER in active labour?
St. Boniface Hospital delivers over 4,200 babies per year and has a full Labour and Delivery department, including high-risk obstetrics and a NICU that cares for approximately 750 premature or ill infants annually. If you arrive in active labour through the Emergency Department, you will be assessed and transferred to the appropriate care area promptly.
Is there parking available if I need to bring someone to the St. Boniface ER?
Yes. The hospital has a multi-level Parkade and three surface lots. The South East lot along Taché Avenue, accessed via Goulet Place, is fully public and available 24 hours a day at standard ticketed parking rates — it is the most convenient option for ER visitors. Free taxi telephones are located at the Emergency entrance.
Does St. Boniface Hospital treat stroke patients in the Emergency Department?
Yes. The St. Boniface Emergency Department is a designated regional referral site for stroke patients. If you suspect someone is having a stroke — sudden face drooping, arm weakness, or speech difficulty — call 911 immediately. Paramedics will determine the most appropriate receiving hospital based on the situation.
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.
We check our own accuracy. Forecasting two hours ahead, the ERstat estimate was typically off by 33 minutes against what hospitals themselves later posted, compared with 41 minutes for the hospital's own current figure, and was the closer of the two 58% of the time. See the full scorecard, or how we work the number out.
If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 immediately.
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