Deep River and District Hospital

Best Times to Visit

Quieter times: No historical wait time data is currently available for this location. Generally, rural emergency departments tend to be less congested on weekday mornings. If your condition is not life-threatening, consider calling the North Renfrew Family Health Team during business hours to determine whether a same-day appointment is possible instead.

Busier times: No historical wait time data is available to identify peak hours at this facility. Like most ERs, expect potential delays on evenings, weekends, and holidays. For life-threatening emergencies, visit immediately regardless of time.

About Deep River and District Hospital

Deep River and District Hospital's Emergency Department operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, serving over 24,000 residents across the upper Ottawa Valley region, including Deep River, Laurentian Hills, Petawawa, and surrounding rural communities. The ER is staffed by physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals equipped to assess and treat life-threatening injuries and severe illness, supported by 16 acute care beds and on-site diagnostic imaging and laboratory services. As part of the Deep River & District Health campus — recognized by Accreditation Canada with Exemplary Standing — this facility is the primary emergency resource for a largely rural population and is designed to be fully accessible.

Services & Specialties

24/7 Emergency Care, Active Medical Care, Cardiac Care Services, Diagnostic Imaging, Laboratory Services, Inpatient Services (16 Acute Care Beds), Mental Health Services, Diabetes Education, Clinical Nutrition / Dietitian Services, Palliative Care, Physiotherapy, Speech Therapy, Telemedicine, Family Health Team (attached medical building), Long-Term Care (Four Seasons Lodge, on campus).

Amenities

• ATM / Bank Machine
• Cafeteria
• Information Desk
• Telemedicine Services
• Fully Accessible Facility

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Tips Before You Go

• Bring your OHIP card to avoid out-of-pocket fees — patients without a valid OHIP card will be billed for services.
• Bring a written list of your current medications and any known allergies, as ER staff will need this information during triage.
• The hospital is located at the corner of Hwy 17 E and Banting Dr — plan your route in advance, especially in winter, as roads in the upper Ottawa Valley can be hazardous.
• For non-emergency primary care needs, the North Renfrew Family Health Team is located in the medical building attached to the hospital and may be a faster option for registered patients.
• Diagnostic Imaging and laboratory blood tests require appointments and are only available on select weekday mornings — plan accordingly for non-urgent follow-up needs.

What to Bring

• Valid OHIP card (or provincial health card)
• Government-issued photo ID
• List of current medications and dosages
• List of known allergies
• Any relevant medical history or specialist referral letters
• Health benefits or insurance information if applicable
• Payment method for parking (coin or credit card)
• A support person or emergency contact's phone number

Parking

Deep River and District Hospital uses a paid 'Pay-by-Plate' parking system, in effect since November 1, 2017. Two parking kiosks are located inside the building; enter your license plate number and pay by coin or credit card — no need to return to your vehicle. Failing to pay may result in a ticket or tow at the owner's expense. Accessible parking is available on site. The hospital is located at the corner of Hwy 17 E and Banting Dr.

Getting There

Deep River is a rural community with no confirmed public transit routes to the hospital. The facility is most easily reached by personal vehicle via Hwy 17 E at Banting Drive. Patients should contact the Town of Deep River directly for any local transit options.

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.