Fort Erie ER Wait Times

1 emergency department · ON · Updated every 15 minutes

Shortest estimated wait right now: Douglas Memorial Hospital at 1h

ERstat’s estimate. No Fort Erie ER publishes a live wait, and ERstat is not affiliated with this hospital.

In an emergency, call 911.

Douglas Memorial Hospital

24/7 · 230 Bertie St

15m–2h 45mPredicted

Fort Erie ER Wait Forecast

Predicted average ER wait across Fort Erie over the next 12 hours, based on ERstat’s model. Use it to time a non-urgent visit for a quieter window.

Fort Erie ER forecast, next 12 hours

38m
5am
37m
6am
38m
7am
31m
8am
31m
9am
31m
10am
48m
11am
2h
12pm
2h
1pm
3h
2pm
3h
3pm
3h
4pm

Projected from typical wait patterns across Fort Erie ERs and the current average wait.

Best Time to Visit an ER in Fort Erie

Based on historical wait patterns across Fort Erie emergency departments, here is when they tend to be quietest and busiest. Waits are typically longest in the early morning and shortest around midday.

Shortest wait Sundays 12am avg ~30m
Longest wait Tuesdays 9pm avg ~5h 15m

Nearby ERs Outside Fort Erie

Port Colborne General Hospital

Port Colborne · 27 km away

30m

Greater Niagara General Hospital

Niagara Falls · 24 km away

1h 22m

Niagara Health System - Welland Hospital Site

Welland · 28 km away

3h 5m

Niagara Health System - St. Catharines

St Catharines · 39 km away

4h 32m

Emergency Rooms in Fort Erie

Fort Erie has 1 emergency department: 1 open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Wait time data for Fort Erie is sourced from individual hospital websites and updates as frequently as every 15–30 minutes. ERstat displays the estimated time from triage registration to being seen by a physician.

All emergency departments in Fort Erie use the Canadian Triage and Acuity Scale (CTAS) to prioritize patients. Patients with more serious conditions are always seen first, regardless of arrival time or displayed wait. A shorter posted wait does not guarantee a shorter visit. It depends on the severity of your condition relative to other patients in the department.

Tips for Visiting an ER in Fort Erie

Check wait times on this page before leaving. ERstat updates every 5 minutes and shows all Fort Erie ERs sorted from shortest to longest wait. Each hospital page includes a 12-hour forecast chart and a “Best Time to Visit” pattern based on historical data.

If your condition is not life-threatening, consider whether a walk-in clinic, urgent care centre, or pharmacist could help instead. Ontario pharmacists can assess and prescribe for many common conditions with no appointment needed. See what your pharmacist can treat →

Not sure if you need the ER? Call 811 to speak with a registered nurse. Free, confidential, available 24/7.

If you are experiencing a medical emergency (chest pain, difficulty breathing, stroke symptoms, severe bleeding, or loss of consciousness), call 911 immediately.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the shortest ER wait time in Fort Erie right now?
The shortest ER wait time in Fort Erie right now is at Niagara Health System - Douglas Memorial Hospital with an estimated wait of 1h. Wait times update every 15 minutes on ERstat.
How many emergency departments are in Fort Erie?
Fort Erie has 1 emergency department, 1 of which operates 24/7. Check ERstat for current status.
How can I check ER wait times in Fort Erie?
ERstat tracks live ER wait times for all Fort Erie hospitals using data from individual hospital websites. Visit erstat.ca or check this page for current wait times, sorted from shortest to longest. Each hospital page includes a 12-hour forecast and a best time to visit pattern based on historical data.
Should I go to the ER with the shortest wait time?
Not necessarily. All Canadian emergency departments use triage: patients with more serious conditions are seen first regardless of arrival time. A hospital with a longer posted wait may still see you faster if your condition is urgent. For non-emergencies, consider a walk-in clinic, urgent care, or pharmacist visit instead.
Where does ERstat get Fort Erie ER wait time data?
No Fort Erie ER publishes a live wait right now, so ERstat shows its own estimates, built from similar hospitals; they are not figures from the hospitals. ERstat sources Fort Erie wait time data from individual hospital websites. Data updates as frequently as every 15–30 minutes.
What if all Fort Erie ERs have long wait times?
ERstat shows nearby emergency departments outside Fort Erie with current wait times and driving distance. You can also call 811 to speak with a registered nurse who can help you decide where to go. For non-emergency conditions, a pharmacist or walk-in clinic may be able to help with no wait.

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