Open now, but can close without notice. We can't estimate the wait here; comparable ERs run 1h 15m – 2h 20m.
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In an emergency, call 911. Independent services, not affiliated with this hospital. Free nurse advice: 811.
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Quieter times: No historical wait time data is available for this facility. Generally, emergency departments tend to be less busy in the early morning hours (before 9 a.m.) on weekdays. As the sole emergency facility for the Bonavista Peninsula, this ER serves a broad population — for non-life-threatening concerns, consider calling 811 (NL HealthLine) first to determine whether an ER visit is necessary.
Busier times: No historical data is available for peak hours at this location. Like most emergency departments, evenings and weekends tend to be busier. If your condition is not an emergency, calling 811 or scheduling a primary care appointment can help you avoid longer waits.
Nearby Alternatives
Old Perlican · 64 km away
Badgers Quay · 65 km away
Wesleyville · 65 km away
Clarenville · 84 km away
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Open on ERstat →Bonavista Peninsula Health Centre is the primary acute care and emergency facility serving the Bonavista Peninsula and its approximately 14,000 residents in Newfoundland and Labrador. The emergency department, which underwent a major renovation completed in 2023, features seven modern treatment spaces including triage, examination, trauma, and observation areas, following best practices for patient flow and care. As the only full-service hospital for the region — with the nearest alternative over 100 kilometres away in Clarenville — this ER is a critical resource for anyone experiencing a medical emergency on the peninsula.
24/7 Emergency Department, Triage and patient registration, Trauma treatment area, Observation unit, Laboratory and blood collection services, Medical imaging (X-ray), Inpatient care (10 beds including palliative care), Diabetic education, Dietitian services, Chemotherapy and cancer care (oncology), Occupational therapy, Physiotherapy, Phototherapy, Mental health services, Outpatient clinics, Virtual care, Palliative care, Community health and primary care, Long-term care (Golden Heights Manor — 70 beds).
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Free parking is available on-site, including accessible spaces. Patients visiting the emergency department should use the new parking area at the rear of the hospital, near the dedicated ER entrance. Signage is in place to guide drivers. An accessible ramp and entrance are available for patients with mobility needs.
There is no public transit service in Bonavista. Taxi services are the primary transportation option: Bonavista Cabs (709-468-2457) and C&C Cabs (709-468-6195 or 709-468-1186).
Emergency departments use triage. Patients with more serious conditions are seen first, regardless of arrival time.
Wait times are estimates based on Newfoundland & Labrador health data. Actual wait times may vary.
This hospital does not publish a live wait, so the figure above comes from our model rather than from its own feed. We publish how that model performs where it can be checked, at the hospitals that do publish. See the accuracy scorecard, or how we work the number out.
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