Antigonish ER Wait Times

1 emergency department · NS · Updated every 15 minutes

Shortest estimated wait right now: St. Martha's Regional Hospital at 2h 15m

ERstat’s estimate. No Antigonish ER publishes a live wait, and ERstat is not affiliated with this hospital.

In an emergency, call 911.

St. Martha's Regional Hospital

24/7 · 25 Bay Street

45m–3h 45mPredicted

Antigonish ER Wait Forecast

Predicted average ER wait across Antigonish over the next 12 hours, based on ERstat’s model. Use it to time a non-urgent visit for a quieter window.

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Projected from typical wait patterns across Antigonish ERs and the current average wait.

Best Time to Visit an ER in Antigonish

Based on historical wait patterns across Antigonish emergency departments, here is when they tend to be quietest and busiest. Waits are typically longest in the early morning and shortest around midday.

Shortest wait Sundays 2am avg ~57m
Longest wait Fridays 5pm avg ~2h 43m

Nearby ERs Outside Antigonish

Guysborough Memorial Hospital

Guysborough · 44 km away

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Emergency Rooms in Antigonish

Antigonish has 1 emergency department: 1 open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Wait time data for Antigonish is sourced from NS Health and updates as frequently as every 2–5 minutes. ERstat displays the estimated time from triage registration to being seen by a physician.

All emergency departments in Antigonish use the Canadian Triage and Acuity Scale (CTAS) to prioritize patients. Patients with more serious conditions are always seen first, regardless of arrival time or displayed wait. A shorter posted wait does not guarantee a shorter visit. It depends on the severity of your condition relative to other patients in the department.

Tips for Visiting an ER in Antigonish

Check wait times on this page before leaving. ERstat updates every 5 minutes and shows all Antigonish ERs sorted from shortest to longest wait. Each hospital page includes a 12-hour forecast chart and a “Best Time to Visit” pattern based on historical data.

If your condition is not life-threatening, consider whether a walk-in clinic, urgent care centre, or pharmacist could help instead. Nova Scotia pharmacists can assess and prescribe for many common conditions with no appointment needed. See what your pharmacist can treat →

Not sure if you need the ER? Call 811 to speak with a registered nurse. Free, confidential, available 24/7.

If you are experiencing a medical emergency (chest pain, difficulty breathing, stroke symptoms, severe bleeding, or loss of consciousness), call 911 immediately.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the shortest ER wait time in Antigonish right now?
The shortest ER wait time in Antigonish right now is at St. Martha's Regional Hospital with an estimated wait of 2h 15m. Wait times update every 15 minutes on ERstat.
How many emergency departments are in Antigonish?
Antigonish has 1 emergency department, 1 of which operates 24/7. Check ERstat for current status.
How can I check ER wait times in Antigonish?
ERstat tracks live ER wait times for all Antigonish hospitals using data from NS Health. Visit erstat.ca or check this page for current wait times, sorted from shortest to longest. Each hospital page includes a 12-hour forecast and a best time to visit pattern based on historical data.
Should I go to the ER with the shortest wait time?
Not necessarily. All Canadian emergency departments use triage: patients with more serious conditions are seen first regardless of arrival time. A hospital with a longer posted wait may still see you faster if your condition is urgent. For non-emergencies, consider a walk-in clinic, urgent care, or pharmacist visit instead.
Where does ERstat get Antigonish ER wait time data?
No Antigonish ER publishes a live wait right now, so ERstat shows its own estimates, built from similar hospitals; they are not figures from the hospitals. ERstat sources Antigonish wait time data from NS Health. Data updates as frequently as every 2–5 minutes.
What if all Antigonish ERs have long wait times?
ERstat shows nearby emergency departments outside Antigonish with current wait times and driving distance. You can also call 811 to speak with a registered nurse who can help you decide where to go. For non-emergency conditions, a pharmacist or walk-in clinic may be able to help with no wait.

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