Victoria General Hospital - Winnipeg

Winnipeg, MB · Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

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This emergency department is open around the clock.

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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

Parking & Transit

Paid public parking is available 24/7 at the front of the hospital, accessible from Pembina Highway or Dartmouth Street. Parking pay stations accept coins, bills, and credit cards — exact change required as machines do not provide change. Stations are located inside the main entrance, Urgent Care entrance, and Buhler Cancer Centre entrance. Handicap parking is available in both the front and Urgent Care lots. Weekly passes ($40) are available at parking machines; monthly passes ($90) are available through the Foundation (Mon–Fri, 8:30 a.m.). Two-hour free street parking is also available on Dartmouth Drive beside the hospital.

Winnipeg Transit routes 60 and BLUE serve Victoria General Hospital. The nearest stop is Westbound Markham at Pembina, approximately a 5-minute walk from the hospital. The Southbound Southwest Transitway at Markham Station is about 538 metres away, roughly an 8-minute walk.

Best Times to Visit

🟢 Quieter times

No historical wait time data is currently available for this facility. Generally, urgent care centres across Canada tend to be less busy during mid-morning on weekdays (Tuesday through Thursday). If your condition is not urgent, checking real-time wait times before heading in can help you plan your visit.

🔴 Busier times

Without historical wait data, specific peak times cannot be confirmed for Victoria General's Urgent Care. As a general pattern, evenings, weekends, and holidays tend to be busier at most urgent care and emergency facilities. Arriving earlier in the day on a weekday may help reduce your wait.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Victoria General Hospital's Urgent Care a full emergency department?
No. Victoria General operates a 24/7 Urgent Care centre, which is designed for non-life-threatening illnesses and injuries. It is not equipped for major trauma or life-threatening emergencies. If you are experiencing a serious or life-threatening condition, call 911 or go to a full emergency department such as Health Sciences Centre (HSC) Winnipeg or St. Boniface Hospital.
Does Victoria General Hospital have mental health services?
Yes. Victoria General Hospital is Winnipeg's leading mental health crisis and addictions centre. It has 75 dedicated inpatient mental health beds: 48 beds across two adult inpatient mental health units and 27 beds for geriatric mental health inpatient care. Outpatient mental health services are also available on-site.
Where is parking at Victoria General Hospital and how much does it cost?
Paid public parking is available 24/7 at the front of the hospital, accessible from Pembina Highway or Dartmouth Street. Pay stations accept coins, bills, and credit cards (exact change required). Weekly passes cost $40 and monthly passes are $90. Two-hour free street parking is available on Dartmouth Drive beside the hospital.
What bus routes serve Victoria General Hospital in Winnipeg?
Winnipeg Transit routes 60 and BLUE stop near Victoria General Hospital. The closest stop is Westbound Markham at Pembina, about a 5-minute walk away. The Southwest Transitway at Markham Station is approximately 538 metres from the hospital, an 8-minute walk.
Is there a cancer centre at Victoria General Hospital?
Yes. The Buhler Cancer Centre is located on-site at Victoria General Hospital and provides oncology services. It has its own dedicated entrance and parking pay station.
What amenities are available for patients and visitors at Victoria General Hospital?
The hospital has a cafeteria on the ground floor open from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM, an on-site pharmacy, and free taxi phones at both the main entrance and Urgent Care entrance. Parking pay stations accept credit cards, and a change machine is available in the main lobby. For details on ATM, Wi-Fi, or chapel availability, contact the hospital directly at 204-269-3570.

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 using historical volumes, current patient counts, and staffing. Actual wait times may vary.

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

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