Victoria General Hospital - Winnipeg

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About Victoria General Hospital - Winnipeg

Victoria General Hospital, located at 2340 Pembina Highway in south Winnipeg, Manitoba, operates a 24/7 Urgent Care centre designed for non-life-threatening illnesses and injuries. Founded in 1911 and operating at its current Fort Richmond location since 1971, this 194-bed community hospital is a division of the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (WRHA) and is Winnipeg's leading mental health crisis and addictions centre. Patients with life-threatening emergencies should call 911 or proceed to a full emergency department such as HSC Winnipeg or St. Boniface Hospital.

Services & Specialties

24/7 Urgent Care (non-life-threatening conditions), Adult inpatient mental health (48 beds), Geriatric mental health inpatient care (27 beds), Mental health crisis and addictions services, Day surgery, Cardiology, Bariatric care, Oncology (Buhler Cancer Centre), Low acuity medical care, Geriatric rehabilitation, Outpatient mental health services, On-site hospital pharmacy.

Amenities

• Cafeteria (ground floor, open 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM)
• On-site hospital pharmacy
• Free taxi phones at main entrance and Urgent Care entrance
• Change machine in main entrance lobby
• Parking pay stations with credit card acceptance
• Handicap-accessible parking

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Tips Before You Go

• Victoria General's Urgent Care is designed for non-life-threatening conditions only — if you are experiencing chest pain, stroke symptoms, severe trauma, or any life-threatening emergency, call 911 or go directly to HSC Winnipeg or St. Boniface Hospital.
• Bring exact change or a credit card for parking — the pay stations do not return change, though a change machine is available in the main entrance lobby.
• If you rely on public transit, Winnipeg Transit routes 60 and BLUE stop near the hospital; plan your return trip in advance and take advantage of the free taxi phones at the main and Urgent Care entrances if needed.
• Victoria General is Winnipeg's primary mental health crisis and addictions destination in south Winnipeg — if you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, this hospital has dedicated inpatient beds and specialized staff.
• The cafeteria is only open from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM, so if you anticipate a longer visit, consider bringing snacks and water to stay comfortable while you wait.

What to Bring

• Government-issued photo ID (e.g., Manitoba driver's licence or passport)
• Manitoba Health Card (PHIN card)
• List of current medications, dosages, and allergies
• Provincial health coverage or supplemental insurance information
• Emergency contact name and phone number
• Comfortable clothing or a change of clothes for longer waits
• Snacks and a water bottle (cafeteria hours are limited to 9 AM–2 PM)
• Phone charger or portable battery pack

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.

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