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Hôpital Régional Chaleur, located at 1750 Promenade Sunset in Bathurst, New Brunswick, is the largest hospital in northern New Brunswick and a flagship facility of the Vitalité Health Network. Its 24/7 emergency department provides access to a broad spectrum of care including psychiatrists, pathologists, family physicians, and general surgeons, supported by over 120 physicians and approximately 215 beds. As a full-service regional hospital offering everything from intensive care and cardiology to obstetrics and orthopedics, it is the appropriate destination for serious and complex emergencies across the Chaleur region.
On-site parking is available and wheelchair accessible. General parking rates are $1.25 for the first hour or less, then $0.25 per additional 12 minutes, up to a daily maximum of $5.75. Emergency Department visitors pay a flat rate of $2.00 per visit.
No specific public transit routes to the hospital have been confirmed. Patients are advised to contact the City of Bathurst transit service directly for current route information near 1750 Promenade Sunset.
No historical wait time data is currently available for this location. As a general rule, mid-morning on weekdays (Tuesday through Thursday) tends to be less busy than evenings, weekends, and Monday mornings at most regional hospital ERs. Check this page for real-time wait data when available.
Emergency departments across Canada are typically busiest on Monday mornings, Friday evenings, and throughout weekends when family physician offices are closed. Holidays also tend to see higher ER volumes. If your condition is non-urgent, consider whether it can wait for a weekday appointment with your family doctor.
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.