HÔPITAL RÉGIONAL D'EDMUNDSTON

Location & Access

275 Boul Hébert, Edmundston, NB E3V 4E4

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.

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

• 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
• Free on-site parking
• Wheelchair accessible facility
• Wi-Fi available throughout the hospital

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

• 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

Frequently Asked Questions

About ER Wait Times

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.

If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 immediately.