HÔPITAL RÉGIONAL D'EDMUNDSTON

Edmundston, NB · Open 24 Hours a Day, 7 Days a Week

✓

Open 24/7

This emergency department is open around the clock.

Current ER Wait
Unknown Unknown
🏥 24/7 Emergency
📍 Edmundston

Last updated: recently · View all New Brunswick hospitals →

About HÔPITAL RÉGIONAL D'EDMUNDSTON

Hôpital Régional d'Edmundston is a 169-bed acute care hospital located at 275 Boul. Hébert in Edmundston, New Brunswick, operated under the Vitalité Health Network. Its Emergency Department is open 24 hours a day and serves as the primary regional referral hub for northwest New Brunswick, including the Madawaska region and cross-border patients from the State of Maine. The ED is equipped with 16 stretchers — including a dedicated two-stretcher resuscitation room — and two rapid assessment chairs, making it capable of handling both routine and complex, life-threatening emergencies.

Services & Specialties

24/7 Emergency Department Resuscitation room (2 stretchers) Acute care and critical care Surgical and ambulatory care Maternity and pediatric (mother/child) care Mental health and psychosocial services Medical and long-term care Intensive care unit Telehealth services Mobile specialty clinics (infectiology, neurology) Regional referral and patient transfer services

Amenities

Parking & Transit

Free on-site parking is available at the hospital. The facility is wheelchair accessible. Patients arriving by vehicle will find convenient access at 275 Boul. Hébert.

The Edmundston region is served by FlexGo, a regional transit system offering fixed-route bus service, a taxi-bus option, and para-transit. Patients are advised to check FlexGo route maps for stops near 275 Boul. Hébert, as direct hospital service has not been confirmed. Call (506) 739-2200 for the most current access information.

Best Times to Visit

🟢 Quieter times

No historical wait time data is currently available for this location. Generally, mid-morning on weekdays (Tuesday through Thursday) tends to be less busy at most hospital emergency departments. If your condition is not life-threatening, arriving earlier in the day on a weekday may result in shorter waits.

🔴 Busier times

No historical wait time data is currently available for this location. Emergency departments across Canada are typically busiest on Monday mornings, evenings between 6–10 p.m., and weekend afternoons. As the regional referral hub for northwest New Brunswick, this ED may also see increased volume when patients are transferred from Grand Falls or Saint-Quentin hospitals.

Tips Before You Go

What to Bring

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Edmundston Regional Hospital Emergency Department open 24 hours?
Yes, the Emergency Department at Hôpital Régional d'Edmundston is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including all holidays.
Which entrance should I use when arriving at the ER at night?
Not all hospital entrances and exits are accessible after hours. If you are arriving at night or outside regular hours, use the Emergency Department entrance directly. If unsure, call the hospital at (506) 739-2200 before arriving.
Does Hôpital Régional d'Edmundston accept patients transferred from other hospitals?
Yes. This hospital serves as the regional referral hub for northwest New Brunswick and routinely receives unstable patients transferred from the emergency departments at Grand Falls and Saint-Quentin hospitals, as well as cross-border patients from the State of Maine.
Is parking free at the Edmundston Regional Hospital?
Yes, on-site parking is free for patients and visitors. The facility is also fully wheelchair accessible.
What is the capacity of the Emergency Department at this hospital?
The ED has 16 stretchers in total: 9 for assessment and treatment, 2 in a dedicated resuscitation room, and 5 for observation. There are also 2 rapid assessment chairs for faster triage of lower-acuity patients.
Is food available at the hospital outside of cafeteria hours?
Yes. While the cafeteria on the second floor is open Monday to Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. (and 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on weekends and holidays), vending machines are available at both the cafeteria and the main entrance at all hours.

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.

↗ Open Live Map