Cambridge Memorial Hospital

Best Times to Visit

Quieter times: No historical wait time data is currently available for this location. Generally, mid-morning on weekdays (Tuesday through Thursday) tends to be less busy than evenings, weekends, and Monday mornings. If your condition is not life-threatening, consider calling Health811 (Ontario's health information line) before visiting to determine whether an ER visit is necessary.

Busier times: No historical data is available to identify peak periods specific to Cambridge Memorial Hospital. As a general pattern, Canadian ERs tend to be busiest on Monday mornings, Friday evenings, and throughout weekends. Evening hours between 6pm and 10pm are typically the highest-demand period most days of the week.

About Cambridge Memorial Hospital

Cambridge Memorial Hospital's Emergency Department at 700 Coronation Blvd serves residents of Cambridge, the Township of North Dumfries, and the broader Region of Waterloo with 24/7 acute emergency care. The ED provides treatment across a full spectrum of emergencies including trauma, cardiology, obstetrics and gynecology, and medicine, supported by on-site ICU, diagnostic imaging, and laboratory services. Cambridge Memorial is also home to the only Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Care Centre of its kind in Ontario, offering 24/7 on-call nurses and social workers directly within the Emergency Department.

Services & Specialties

24/7 Emergency care, Trauma care, Cardiology emergencies, Obstetrics and gynecology emergencies, Intensive Care Unit (ICU), Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Care Centre (24/7 on-call), Surgical services, Diagnostic imaging, Laboratory services, Mental health care, Birthing and women's care, Oncology, Fracture clinic, Pain block clinic, Sleep disorders clinic, Continuing care and rehabilitation, Medical interpretation in 240+ languages via VOYCE (including ASL).

Amenities

• Tim Hortons (Wing A, Level 0, near cafeteria) — Mon–Fri 6:30am–8:00pm, Weekends 9am–5pm; closed holidays
• KitchenMate vending machine with fresh hot and cold foods (Wing A elevator lobby, Level 0)
• Snack vending machines throughout the hospital
• Gift Shop operated by CMHVA volunteers (flowers, toiletries, baby items, gifts)
• Memorial Courtyard — quiet sanctuary space for reflection
• Real-time medical interpretation in 240+ languages including ASL via VOYCE
• Scent-free, smoke-free, and vape-free environment
• Barrier-free accessible entrances at all public access points

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Tips Before You Go

• After hours, park in Lot #2 and use the Wing A Emergency Entrance — it provides sheltered access and is the main after-hours entry point.
• If you are a frequent visitor or accompanying a patient with a longer stay, consider purchasing an HPASS parking pass for significant savings with in-and-out privileges.
• Cambridge Memorial's ED includes an on-site Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Care Centre with a 24/7 on-call team — individuals in crisis can access this specialized care directly through the Emergency Department.
• The hospital uses VOYCE to provide real-time interpretation in over 240 languages including ASL — ask staff to connect you if you need language support.
• CMH is a scent-free, smoke-free, and vape-free campus; plan accordingly before arrival, as smoking is not permitted anywhere on hospital property.
• If you have a care partner (family member or support person), they can visit 24/7 under CMH's patient and family-centred care policy — inform staff upon arrival.

What to Bring

• Government-issued photo ID (e.g., driver's licence or passport)
• Ontario health card (OHIP card)
• List of current medications, dosages, and allergies
• Any relevant medical records or recent test results
• Provincial drug benefit card or private insurance information
• Phone charger or portable battery pack for a potentially long wait
• Comfortable clothing and a light jacket (ERs can be cool)
• Snacks and water for non-critical waits (especially if accompanying someone)

Parking

Visitor parking is available in Lots #2, #3, and #4. Visitors who leave within 15 minutes are not charged. Pay kiosks are located on Level 1, in the Wing C elevator lobby, and outside the Main Entrance near Lot #2; credit card payment is accepted at the exit gate. After hours, park in Lot #2 and enter through the Emergency Entrance (Wing A). Frequent visitors can save with an HPASS discount parking pass, available in 5-, 10-, and 30-day bundles at 50% off the regular rate, with full in-and-out privileges. All public entrances are barrier-free and accessible.

Getting There

Grand River Transit (GRT) buses stop directly in front of Wing A (the Emergency entrance) on Coronation Blvd (Hwy 8). For routes and schedules, visit the GRT website or call 519-585-7555. CMH is located just west of Hespeler Rd (Hwy 24), making it accessible from across Cambridge and the Region of Waterloo.

Frequently Asked Questions

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. 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.

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