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Credit Valley Hospital is a 382-bed acute care facility in Mississauga, Ontario, offering a 24-hour emergency department serving the communities of north Mississauga, including Streetsville, Meadowvale, and Erin Mills. As part of Trillium Health Partners — one of Canada's largest community-based acute care networks — the ER is supported by specialty programs in oncology, maternal-child care, and mental health crisis intervention. This is a full-service regional hospital appropriate for serious and complex emergencies, with a University of Toronto teaching affiliation.
Services & Specialties
24-hour emergency care, Acute care inpatient services, Carlo Fidani Peel Regional Cancer Centre (oncology), Regional maternal and child care program, Mental health crisis intervention (Crisis Intervention Team), Palliative care, Helipad for emergency air transport, Consultation services for registered ER patients.
Amenities
Chapel and quiet meditation spaces open to all faiths
Safe Walk escort program (24/7, Security at ext. 2525)
On-site bus terminal for convenient transit access
Use the HPASS multi-day parking card if a family member is admitted — it offers significant savings over single-day rates for extended stays.
For personal safety after dark, call Security at 905-813-1100 ext. 2525 to request a free Safe Walk escort to your vehicle.
Take MiWay directly to the hospital's on-site bus terminal on the north side — routes 9, 13, 21, 35, 46, 48, and 49 all stop here.
If your visit involves a mental health crisis, know that a dedicated Crisis Intervention Team is embedded within the ER and can provide specialized consultation.
As a teaching hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto, you may be seen by medical residents or students — you have the right to ask about who is involved in your care.
The hospital serves a large catchment area of north Mississauga, so ER volumes can be high — check real-time wait times above before heading in for non-urgent concerns.
What to Bring
Provincial health card (Ontario OHIP card)
Government-issued photo ID
List of current medications, doses, and allergies
Any relevant medical history documents or recent test results
Insurance information for any non-OHIP-covered services
Phone charger or portable battery pack for long waits
Snacks, water, and a book or entertainment for extended wait times
Comfort items for children if visiting with a young patient
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Credit Valley Hospital have a mental health crisis service in the ER?
Yes. A dedicated Crisis Intervention Team — made up of social workers and nurses specializing in crisis intervention — works closely with the Credit Valley Emergency Department. They provide consultations to ER physicians for registered patients experiencing mental health crises.
Is there a cancer centre at Credit Valley Hospital?
Yes. The Carlo Fidani Peel Regional Cancer Centre is located on site and serves a catchment area of approximately 1.6 million people across the Peel region.
Can a helicopter land at Credit Valley Hospital for emergency transport?
Yes. Credit Valley Hospital has a ground-level helipad located north of the hospital near the intersection of Eglinton Avenue West and Credit Valley Road, enabling air ambulance access for critical cases.
Is Credit Valley Hospital a teaching hospital?
Yes. Credit Valley Hospital serves as a teaching facility for students in the Mississauga Academy of Medicine at the University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine. Trillium Health Partners is also an associate member of the Toronto Academic Health Science Network.
What parking options are available at Credit Valley Hospital for long-term visitors?
The hospital offers both short- and long-term parking across 4 parking areas. The HPASS card is specifically designed for patients and frequent visitors, offering discounted rates for 5, 10, 30, or 100-day blocks. The parking office is located in the surface lot off Erin Mills Pkwy.
Which bus routes serve Credit Valley Hospital directly?
The Credit Valley Hospital Bus Terminal on the north side of the building is served by MiWay routes 9, 13, 21, 35, 46, 48, and 49. GO Transit also provides indirect service via stops at the Eglinton Avenue and Erin Mills Parkway entrances. All MiWay routes are wheelchair accessible.