St. Martha's Regional Hospital

Antigonish, NS · Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. After 11 p.m., enter through the main entrance. The Emergency Department entrance is off Bay Street near the ambulance bay.

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Open 24/7

This emergency department is open around the clock.

Current ER Wait NS Health
1h 45m quick

Typical range: 1h 15m – 2h 15m

🏥 24/7 Emergency
📍 Antigonish

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Nearby Alternatives

Patients in Eastern Nova Scotia with non-emergency needs may also have access to other Nova Scotia Health facilities and outreach clinics operating across the broader Eastern Zone region.

Aberdeen Hospital - New Glasgow

New Glasgow · 52 km away

5h 37m

Inverness Consolidated Memorial Hospital

Inverness · 85 km away

1h 30m

Dartmouth General Hospital

Dartmouth · 164 km away

5h 30m

About St. Martha's Regional

St. Martha's Regional Hospital is a 89-bed acute care facility located at 25 Bay Street in Antigonish, Nova Scotia, serving residents of Antigonish, Guysborough, Richmond, and Inverness Counties. As the only Catholic hospital in Nova Scotia and the regional hub for Eastern Zone Nova Scotia Health, its emergency department operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and provides access to a broad range of primary and secondary care services. Patients requiring emergency care, diagnostic imaging, mental health support, or specialized nursing services will find this ER a well-equipped entry point into the regional health system.

Services & Specialties

24/7 Emergency Department CT scan, MRI, X-ray, and ultrasound (diagnostic imaging) Inpatient mental health services Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) program Opioid Recovery Program (methadone and buprenorphine/naloxone) Geriatric Assessment and Rehabilitation Unit (GARU) Ambulatory dialysis Pediatric inpatient care Midwifery care (Antigonish, Guysborough, Richmond, and Inverness Counties) Chronic Pain Service / Persistent Pain Groups Palliative care and hospice support Inpatient and outreach mental health services Blood collection services Diabetes care and education Music therapy and bereavement support

Amenities

Parking & Transit

Parking at St. Martha's Regional Hospital is free for patients and visitors, following the provincial elimination of hospital parking fees effective May 1. Dedicated patient and visitor spaces are available in the main front parking lot. Change machines are located in the hospital lobby and the Martha Centre. Parking meters are present at the front of the hospital.

No public transit routes directly serve St. Martha's Regional Hospital. Antigonish is a small town and patients without a vehicle may wish to contact the hospital switchboard at 902-867-4500 for guidance. Enterprise Rental on Main Street is a nearby vehicle rental option.

Best Times to Visit

🟢 Quieter times

No historical wait time data is available for this facility. Generally, Canadian emergency departments tend to be less busy on weekday mornings and early afternoons. For non-life-threatening concerns, consider whether a virtual care option or your primary care provider could address your needs before visiting the ER.

🔴 Busier times

No historical wait time data is available for St. Martha's Regional Hospital. As with most ERs, evenings, weekends, and holidays typically see higher patient volumes. If your situation is not an emergency, early weekday mornings are usually the quietest times to visit.

Tips Before You Go

What to Bring

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the Emergency Department entrance at St. Martha's Regional Hospital?
The Emergency Department has a separate entrance located near the ambulance bay off Bay Street. After 11 p.m., the ER entrance closes and you should enter through the main hospital entrance instead. Signage throughout the building will direct you to the ED, which is located to the left of the registration desk.
Does St. Martha's Regional Hospital have Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (SANEs) available?
Yes. Registered nurses with specialized education in medical forensic care for patients who have experienced sexual assault or abuse (SANEs) are available through the Emergency Department at St. Martha's Regional Hospital.
Can children be treated at St. Martha's Regional Hospital emergency department?
Yes. Children requiring treatment or observation are initially cared for in the Emergency Department. St. Martha's has nurses experienced in the care of children and their families, and parents or guardians are encouraged to remain with children during their stay.
Is there a mental health crisis service available through St. Martha's Regional Hospital?
Yes. Inpatient mental health services are available at St. Martha's for patients who cannot be safely assessed in the community. For immediate crisis support by phone, you can call the 24/7 mental health mobile crisis line at 902-429-8167 or toll-free at 1-888-429-8167 before coming to the ER.
Is parking free at St. Martha's Regional Hospital?
Yes. Parking fees at St. Martha's Regional Hospital have been eliminated as part of Nova Scotia's decision to remove parking charges at all Nova Scotia Health facilities. Dedicated patient and visitor spaces are available in the main front lot.
What counties does St. Martha's Regional Hospital serve?
St. Martha's Regional Hospital is the regional acute care facility for Eastern Zone Nova Scotia Health, serving residents of Antigonish, Guysborough, Richmond, and Inverness Counties. Many physicians also run outreach clinics across Eastern Nova Scotia and Southern Cape Breton, including as far as Chéticamp and Baddeck.

About ER Wait Times

Emergency departments use triage — patients with more serious conditions are seen first, regardless of arrival time.

Wait times are estimates based on Nova Scotia health data using historical volumes, current patient counts, and staffing. Actual wait times may vary.

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

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