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
Cafeteria on the second floor (Mon–Fri 7:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.; Sat, Sun & holidays 9:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.)
Vending machines in the cafeteria and at the main entrance
After hours, not all entrances are accessible — patients arriving at night should proceed directly to the Emergency Department entrance at 275 Boul. Hébert.
This hospital is the regional referral centre for northwest New Brunswick and receives transferred patients from Grand Falls and Saint-Quentin hospitals, so the ED can be busy during multi-casualty or complex case situations.
If you need food or coffee outside cafeteria hours, vending machines are available at the main entrance around the clock.
The hospital primarily serves a francophone population; services are available in French, and bilingual support may be available — confirm with staff on arrival if English-only assistance is needed.
For non-emergency medical needs, consider whether Telehealth services offered by the hospital could address your concern without a physical ER visit.
What to Bring
Government-issued photo ID (e.g., driver's licence or passport)
New Brunswick health card (Medicare card)
List of current medications, dosages, and allergies
Provincial health coverage information or private insurance card
Any relevant medical history documents or specialist referral letters
Comfortable clothing suitable for a potentially long wait
Phone charger or portable battery pack
Cash or card for vending machines if visiting outside cafeteria hours
Parking
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.
Getting There
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.
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.
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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