Grand Manan Hospital

Grand Manan, NB · Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

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About Grand Manan Hospital

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

Parking & Transit

Free on-site parking is available at Grand Manan Hospital. The facility is fully wheelchair accessible.

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.

Best Times to Visit

🟢 Quieter times

No historical wait time data is available for this facility. Generally, rural emergency departments tend to be less busy in the early morning hours (6 a.m. to 10 a.m.) on weekdays. If your condition is not immediately life-threatening, mid-morning on a weekday is typically a quieter time to visit.

🔴 Busier times

No historical wait time data is available for this facility. Emergency departments across Canada are typically busiest in the evenings (5 p.m. to 10 p.m.) and on weekends. Summer months on Grand Manan may bring higher patient volumes due to the seasonal population increase and tourist activity on the island.

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What to Bring

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.

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 New Brunswick 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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