St. Boniface General Hospital

Winnipeg, MB

Current ER wait · WRHA

13h 45m

24/7

52 waiting · 61 being treated

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Shortest wait Saturdays 2pm avg ~7h 23m
Longest wait Tuesdays 6am avg ~13h 55m

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About St. Boniface General Hospital

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.

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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.

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