Georgetown ER Wait Times

1 emergency department · ON · Live as of 2:05 a.m. EDT

Shortest in Georgetown if you leave now

Avg 4h 5m · 15 waiting

In an emergency, call 911.

Georgetown Hospital

24/7 · 1 Princess Anne Dr

4h 5m

Georgetown ER Wait Forecast

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

Georgetown ER Forecast — Next 12 Hours

4h5
6am
4h12
7am
4h19
8am
4h12
9am
4h14
10am
4h12
11am
4h8
12pm
3h39
1pm
3h2
2pm
2h46
3pm
1h59
4pm
2h5
5pm

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

Best Time to Visit an ER in Georgetown

Based on historical wait patterns across Georgetown 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 Fridays 2pm avg ~1h 13m
Longest wait Tuesdays 4am avg ~3h 44m

Nearby ERs Outside Georgetown

Brampton Civic Hospital

Brampton · 19 km away

1h 12m

Hamilton Health Sciences - Mcmaster

Hamilton · 44 km away

1h 48m

Peel Memorial Centre

Brampton · 15 km away

1h 54m

St. Joseph's Healthcare - Charlton Campus

Hamilton · 45 km away

1h 59m

Mississauga Hospital

Mississauga · 27 km away

2h

Emergency Rooms in Georgetown

Georgetown has 1 emergency department — 1 open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. 1 of 1 currently has live wait time data. Right now, 15 people are waiting across Georgetown emergency departments.

Wait time data for Georgetown 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 Georgetown 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 Georgetown

Check wait times on this page before leaving. ERstat updates every 5 minutes and shows all Georgetown 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 Georgetown right now?
The shortest ER wait time in Georgetown right now is at Georgetown Hospital with an estimated wait of 4h 1m. Wait times update every 15 minutes on ERstat.
How many emergency departments are in Georgetown?
Georgetown has 1 emergency department, 1 of which operates 24/7. 1 currently has live wait time data available on ERstat.
How can I check ER wait times in Georgetown?
ERstat tracks live ER wait times for all Georgetown 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.
What is the average ER wait time in Georgetown?
Right now the shortest ER wait in Georgetown is 4h 1m at Georgetown Hospital. The average across Georgetown's reporting emergency departments is about 4h 5m, but waits vary widely — checking the live board and choosing the shortest can save hours. The average shifts through the day; overnight tends to run longer than midday.
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 Georgetown ER wait time data?
ERstat sources Georgetown wait time data from individual hospital websites. Data updates as frequently as every 15–30 minutes.
What if all Georgetown ERs have long wait times?
ERstat shows nearby emergency departments outside Georgetown 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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Urgent Care in Ontario

Urgent care treats the broken wrists, infections and stitches an emergency department would make you wait behind more serious cases for. Ontario publishes its urgent care waits, and they are not comparable to an ER wait.

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