Fishermen's Memorial Hospital

Lunenburg, NS

This ER is temporarily closed. Please check with the hospital directly.

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Fishermen’s Memorial Hospital emergency department is open from 7:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. (noon) from Sunday, April 26 to Thursday, April 30. Virtual Urgent Care is open 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily even when the emergency department is closed.

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Best Times to Visit

Quieter times: No historical wait time data is currently available for this facility. Generally, community hospital ERs tend to be quieter on weekday mornings and early afternoons. If your condition is non-urgent, mid-morning on a weekday is typically a reasonable time to visit.

Busier times: Without historical wait data specific to Fishermen's Memorial Hospital, it is difficult to pinpoint peak hours. As with most ERs, evenings, weekends, and holidays often see higher patient volumes. If possible, avoid late evenings and weekend afternoons for non-urgent concerns.

Nearby Alternatives

South Shore Regional Hospital

Bridgewater · 16 km away

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1h 23m

Valley Regional Hospital

Kentville · 80 km away

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Cobequid Community Health Centre

Lower Sackville · 67 km away

1h

Qeii - Halifax Infirmary Site

Halifax · 65 km away

3h 37m
14 High Street, Lunenburg, NS (902) 634-8801 Hospital website

About Fishermen's Memorial

Fishermen's Memorial Hospital is a 46-bed community hospital located in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, serving the South Shore region with a 24/7 emergency department situated on the building's second level. As a community-level facility operating under Nova Scotia Health (Western Zone), it is well suited for urgent but non-life-threatening conditions, general emergencies, and diagnostic services including laboratory and imaging. Patients requiring advanced trauma care, cardiac surgery, or specialized pediatric services may be referred to South Shore Regional Hospital in Bridgewater, approximately 22 km away.

Services & Specialties

24/7 Emergency Department, Inpatient care (46 beds), Laboratory services, Diagnostic imaging, Pharmacy, Ambulatory care, Bone densitometry, Occupational therapy, Physiotherapy, Mental health and addictions services, Diabetes education, Veterans Unit, Recovery Support Centre, Outpatient Withdrawal Management program, Blood collection (by appointment), Virtual Urgent Care.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where exactly is the emergency department located within Fishermen's Memorial Hospital?
The emergency department is on the second level of the hospital at 14 High Street, Lunenburg. Follow signage from the main entrance to reach the ED.
Does Fishermen's Memorial Hospital have a trauma centre or specialized cardiac unit?
No. Fishermen's Memorial is a community-level hospital and does not have a designated trauma centre or cardiac surgery unit. Patients requiring those higher-level services are typically referred to South Shore Regional Hospital in Bridgewater, about 22 km away.
Can I book an appointment at the emergency department in advance?
No — the emergency department is walk-in only and does not accept advance appointments. However, blood collection services at the hospital do require an appointment; call 902-634-8801 to book.
Is virtual urgent care available through Fishermen's Memorial Hospital?
Yes. Virtual Urgent Care is available as an alternative for patients whose conditions may not require an in-person emergency visit. This can be a convenient option for residents of Lunenburg and the surrounding area.
What mental health and addiction services are available at this hospital?
Fishermen's Memorial Hospital offers mental health and addictions services, an on-site Recovery Support Centre providing education, harm reduction, and individual and group treatment, as well as an Outpatient Withdrawal Management program for people dealing with substance use or gambling concerns.
Is Fishermen's Memorial Hospital part of a larger health authority?
Yes. The hospital operates under Nova Scotia Health (Western Zone). Fishermen's Memorial and South Shore Regional Hospital in Bridgewater have shared a Board of Directors since 1992, working together to provide coordinated health services across the South Shore region.

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