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Quieter times: Emergency departments are generally less busy during mid-morning on weekdays (Tuesday through Thursday). If your condition is urgent but not life-threatening, arriving during these windows may result in shorter wait times. Always call 911 or go immediately to the ED if you are experiencing a medical emergency regardless of the time.
Busier times: Emergency departments across Ontario — including Guelph General — tend to be busiest on Monday mornings, Friday evenings, and throughout weekends when family doctors' offices are closed. Late evenings and statutory holidays also see higher volumes. If possible and safe to do so, avoid these peak periods for non-urgent concerns.
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Open on ERstat →Guelph General Hospital's Emergency Department at 115 Delhi St serves approximately 200,000 residents across Guelph and Wellington County with 24/7 acute emergency care. As a designated Level III Trauma Centre accredited with Exemplary Standing by Accreditation Canada, GGH offers a high standard of care including specialized programs for geriatric patients, mental health emergencies, and complex medical conditions. Those experiencing a medical emergency, trauma, or urgent health crisis in the Guelph area should proceed directly to this facility.
24/7 Emergency Department, Level III Trauma Centre, Geriatric Emergency Management (GEM) program, Emergency mental health unit with community partner collaboration, Dementia Resource Consultant (Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–4:00 PM), Registered Practical Nurse for care navigation and community referrals, Cardiac care, Orthopaedics, Surgery, Obstetrics and gynaecology, Paediatrics, Vascular Surgery (regional centre), Bariatric Centre of Excellence, Rehabilitation therapies, Advanced diagnostic imaging and laboratory support, Dietetics and nutritional counselling, Family birthing unit.
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The Emergency Department entrance is accessible directly from Delhi Street and is used for drop-off, pedestrian access, and transit riders. Main parking lots are located behind the hospital and in front of the 73 Delhi Street entrance. Parking rates are $3.00 per half hour, with a $13.75 daily maximum or $16.00 with in-and-out privileges. A discounted multi-day HPASS card (5, 10, or 30 days) is available at the Level 1 Information Desk. Accessible permit holders are required to pay for parking unless otherwise communicated.
Guelph Transit Route 12 ('Guelph General Hospital') stops directly in front of the hospital on Delhi Street. Route 29 also provides nearby service. Guelph Central GO Station (Kitchener GO line) is approximately 1,536 metres away, roughly a 21-minute walk.
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.
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