Grand Manan Hospital, located at 196 Route 776 on Grand Manan Island, New Brunswick, provides 24-hour emergency care to the island's permanent population of approximately 2,500 residents, which swells to around 5,000 during summer. As an 8-bed community hospital operated by Horizon Health Network, it offers essential emergency and primary care services, with patients requiring critical care, childbirth, or complex investigations transferred by ground or air ambulance to Saint John Regional Hospital on the mainland. This facility is best suited for lower-acuity emergencies and urgent care needs for those already on the island.
Services & Specialties
24-hour emergency care, Family medicine, Physiotherapy, Palliative care, Nurse practitioner services, Chronic disease management, Women's health, Seniors' outreach, Youth-at-risk outreach.
Amenities
Free on-site parking
Free patient Wi-Fi (network: WiFi-Patients) in most patient areas including waiting rooms, lobby, and patient rooms
Wheelchair accessible facility
ATM banking available on site — check with facility staff for exact location
If you are travelling from the mainland, always check the Grand Manan ferry schedule from Blacks Harbour before your trip — ferry availability directly affects your travel time to the hospital.
For life-threatening emergencies such as heart attack, stroke, or serious trauma, be aware that you may need to be transferred by air or ground ambulance to Saint John Regional Hospital on the mainland.
Childbirth and delivery services are not available at this facility — expectant mothers should arrange to travel to the mainland well in advance of their due date.
During summer months the island population doubles, which may increase demand on emergency services — plan for potential wait times if visiting in peak season.
The hospital's nurse practitioner provides outreach services for chronic disease and women's health — ask at the front desk if these services are relevant to your care needs.
What to Bring
Government-issued photo ID (driver's licence or passport)
New Brunswick Health Card (provincial health card)
List of current medications, dosages, and allergies
Any relevant medical records or recent test results
Insurance information if applicable (e.g., travel or extended health)
Phone charger or portable battery pack for wait times
Comfortable clothing and a light jacket, as waiting areas can be cool
Cash or debit card for incidentals such as vending or ATM use
Parking
Free on-site parking is available at Grand Manan Hospital. The facility is fully wheelchair accessible.
Getting There
Grand Manan Island is accessible only by ferry from Blacks Harbour, NB. There is no formal municipal public transit on the island. Patients and visitors travelling from the mainland must plan their trip around ferry schedules before arriving at the hospital.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Grand Manan Hospital have a 24-hour emergency department?
Yes, Grand Manan Hospital operates a 24-hour emergency department, 7 days a week, serving residents and visitors on Grand Manan Island.
What happens if I need specialist care or surgery at Grand Manan Hospital?
Patients requiring complex investigations, surgical care, critical care, or childbirth are transferred by ground or air ambulance to Horizon's Saint John Regional Hospital on the mainland. Given the island's location, planning for this possibility in advance is advisable for high-risk patients.
Can I give birth at Grand Manan Hospital?
No, childbirth and maternity delivery services are not available at Grand Manan Hospital. Expectant mothers are strongly advised to arrange travel to Saint John Regional Hospital on the mainland before their due date.
How do I get to Grand Manan Hospital from the mainland?
Grand Manan Island is accessible only by ferry from Blacks Harbour, NB. There is no bridge or road connection to the mainland. Visitors should check the current ferry schedule and factor in crossing time when planning a hospital visit, especially for non-emergency care.
Is there free parking at Grand Manan Hospital?
Yes, free on-site parking is available at Grand Manan Hospital, and the facility is fully wheelchair accessible.
Who operates Grand Manan Hospital?
Grand Manan Hospital is operated by Horizon Health Network, the largest regional health authority in New Brunswick. You can contact the hospital directly at 506-662-4060.
Emergency departments use triage. Patients with more serious conditions are seen first, regardless of arrival time.
Visit length figures represent total time in the emergency department from arrival to discharge, sourced from NB Health. Actual 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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