Deep River, ON · Open 24 Hours a Day, 7 Days a Week
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.