Brant Community Healthcare System - Brantford General Hospital Site

Brantford, ON · Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. ED Walk-in Entrance off Terrace Hill Street is open 24/7. A-Wing, D-Wing, and E-Wing entrances open daily 5:30 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Open 24/7

This emergency department is open around the clock.

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Nearby Alternatives

Residents of Brant County and surrounding communities who cannot reach Brantford General may find emergency services at other hospitals in the broader Hamilton–Niagara–Haldimand–Brant region, depending on location and urgency.

Brantford General Hospital

Brantford · 2 km away

25m

Willett Urgent Care Centre

Paris · 10 km away

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St. Mary's General Hospital

Kitchener · 37 km away

4h 46m

About Brant Community Healthcare System - Brantford General Hospital Site

Brantford General Hospital's Emergency Department, part of the Brant Community Healthcare System at 200 Terrace Hill St, provides 24/7 emergency care to residents of Brantford, Brant County, Six Nations of the Grand River, and surrounding communities — a catchment of over 254,000 people. The ED is staffed by specially trained emergency physicians and nurses and offers a dedicated See & Treat area for lower-acuity patients, as well as full Psychiatric Emergency Services and mental health assessments. As an affiliated teaching site of McMaster University's DeGroote School of Medicine, BGH delivers a high standard of acute, regional, and specialized care.

Services & Specialties

24/7 Emergency Department with emergency physicians and nurses See & Treat area for lower-acuity patients (8:00 a.m. – midnight daily) Psychiatric Emergency Services and emergency mental health assessments Emergency Mental Health Resource Hospital (EMRH) team — RNs and social workers Pediatric emergency care (majority of pediatric patients seen via See & Treat) Critical care and acute care services Surgery services Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (Level 2b, 8 beds, for babies born at 32 weeks or later) Regional stroke program Oncology services (via Juravinski Cancer Centre affiliation) Dialysis unit (via St. Joseph's Hamilton affiliation) Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Clinic (ages 5–17) Cancer Clinic and Diabetes Education Centre Complex Care and Ambulatory Care programs

Amenities

Parking & Transit

Brantford General Hospital has parking at the A-Wing, D-Wing, E-Wing, and Emergency Department areas, with both surface lots and a ground-level parking garage. Lot B is reserved for staff and Emergency Department patients; Lot C serves Dialysis and ED patients, Maternal-Child program patients, and staff. Non-emergency patients and visitors should use the D-Wing parking garage and Lot F off Elizabeth Street. A ticket is issued upon entry and must be paid before exiting; pay stations at all exits accept cash or credit card (credit card only at exit gates). Accessible parking is available in support of the hospital's commitment to barrier-free access.

Brantford General Hospital is located at 200 Terrace Hill St in Brantford, served by Brantford Transit local bus routes. Check current routes and schedules at brantford.ca/transit for the most up-to-date service information.

Best Times to Visit

🟢 Quieter times

No historical wait-time data is currently available for this location. Generally, mid-morning on weekdays tends to be less congested at Canadian community hospital emergency departments. If your condition is not life-threatening, the See & Treat area (open 8:00 a.m. – midnight) may allow for a faster visit.

🔴 Busier times

Emergency departments across Canada are typically busiest on Monday mornings, Friday evenings, and weekends. Evenings after 5:00 p.m. on weekdays also tend to see higher volumes as walk-in clinics close. If your situation is not an emergency, consider off-peak hours or contact your family doctor or Telehealth Ontario (1-866-797-0000) first.

Tips Before You Go

What to Bring

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Brantford General Hospital's Emergency Department offer mental health crisis services?
Yes. BGH has dedicated Psychiatric Emergency Services within the ED, including emergency mental health assessments. The Emergency Mental Health Resource Hospital (EMRH) team — made up of registered nurses and social workers specializing in mental health — is available to assess patients in crisis and consult with ED staff.
What is the See & Treat area at Brantford General's ED, and do I qualify?
The See & Treat area is a dedicated section of the ED designed for patients whose conditions can be assessed, treated, and resolved within four hours. It is staffed daily from 8:00 a.m. to midnight and handles approximately 50% of all ED patients, including the majority of pediatric patients. Triage staff will direct you to this area if appropriate based on your assessment.
Where should I park if I am going to the Emergency Department at Brantford General?
ED patients may use Lot B (staff and ED patients) or Lot C (ED patients, Dialysis patients, and Maternal-Child program). Take your ticket at entry, pay at a pay station inside the hospital (including one inside the ED) before returning to your car, and note that exit gates accept credit card only.
Which entrance should I use at Brantford General Hospital after hours?
The Emergency Department Walk-in Entrance off Terrace Hill Street is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and is the correct entrance to use for emergency visits at any time. The A-Wing, D-Wing, and E-Wing entrances are open daily from 5:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. only.
Is Brantford General Hospital a teaching hospital?
Yes. BCHS, including Brantford General Hospital, is an affiliated teaching site of McMaster University's Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine. The system has also achieved a 99.5% compliance rate with Accreditation Canada national and global standards, and has ranked among the top four hospitals in Canada for lowest in-hospital death rates for three consecutive years.
Does Brantford General Hospital's ED treat children?
Yes. The ED treats pediatric patients, with the majority of children directed to the See & Treat area for faster, more focused care. BGH also has a Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Clinic (CAPC) on site for children and teens aged 5–17 with mental health concerns, though that clinic operates separately from the ED.

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 Ontario 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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