Haliburton Highlands Health Services - Haliburton Hospital

Haliburton, ON · Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year

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Open 24/7

This emergency department is open around the clock.

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🏥 24/7 Emergency
📍 Haliburton

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Nearby Alternatives

Patients requiring specialized or higher-acuity care may be referred to larger regional hospitals in the broader central Ontario area, which offer a wider range of specialty services.

Ross Memorial Hospital

Lindsay · 78 km away

8h 1m

Lakeridge Health - Port Perry

Port Perry · 109 km away

1h

Lakeridge Health - Bowmanville

Bowmanville · 126 km away

1h 30m

About Haliburton Highlands Health Services - Haliburton Hospital

Haliburton Highlands Health Services – Haliburton Hospital operates a 24/7 Emergency Department serving residents, seasonal cottagers, and visitors throughout Haliburton County and the surrounding rural region of Ontario. The ER is part of a 14-bed acute and emergency care facility that includes on-site diagnostic imaging, physiotherapy, and a dedicated mental health room within the department. As a small rural community hospital, it handles a broad range of urgent and emergent needs, with heliport access for air transport and physician-supported transfer arrangements for patients requiring higher-level specialty care.

Services & Specialties

24/7 Emergency Department Acute inpatient care Diagnostic imaging (X-ray, ultrasound, echocardiography, bone mineral densitometry) Dedicated emergency mental health room Physiotherapy Telemedicine services GAIN (Geriatric Assessment and Intervention Network) clinic Long-term care (Highland Wood, 30 beds) End-of-life care Community support services Heliport for air ambulance access Mental health and addictions services

Amenities

Parking & Transit

On-site parking is available at 7199 Gelert Rd for patients and visitors. The facility is wheelchair accessible. Specific parking fees are not published online — contact the hospital at 705-457-1392 for current parking cost information.

Haliburton Hospital is located in a rural area of Haliburton County with no fixed public transit routes serving the site. Seniors and adults with disabilities, illnesses, or caregiving needs may be eligible for transportation assistance through HHHS Community Support Services — contact the hospital for details.

Best Times to Visit

🟢 Quieter times

No historical wait-time data is currently available for this location. Generally, rural ERs tend to be quietest on weekday mornings (Tuesday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to noon). If your condition is not life-threatening, visiting during these windows may result in shorter waits.

🔴 Busier times

Haliburton County's population swells significantly in summer and on holiday weekends, which typically increases ER demand at this small facility. If possible, avoid visiting on summer long weekends, Friday evenings, and Saturday and Sunday afternoons during cottage season (May through September).

Tips Before You Go

What to Bring

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Haliburton Hospital Emergency Department open overnight?
Yes. The Haliburton Hospital ER is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, every day of the year, including holidays.
Can I arrive at Haliburton Hospital by air ambulance?
Yes. The hospital has an on-site heliport that allows emergency patients to arrive and depart by air, improving access for critical cases in this rural region.
What happens if I need care that Haliburton Hospital can't provide?
As a small rural facility, Haliburton Hospital does not offer all specialty services. If your condition requires resources beyond what is available on site, the attending physician and staff will work with you and your family to arrange transfer and transportation to an appropriate facility.
Does the Haliburton Hospital ER have mental health services?
Yes. A dedicated mental health room is located within the Emergency Department, and HHHS also provides broader mental health and addictions services as part of its community programs.
Is diagnostic imaging available at the Haliburton site?
Yes. The Haliburton Hospital includes a Diagnostic Imaging Department offering X-ray, ultrasound, echocardiography, and bone mineral densitometry. A recently added diagnostic imaging wing has expanded these capabilities on site.
Does Haliburton Hospital serve cottagers and seasonal visitors?
Yes. HHHS explicitly serves residents, cottagers, and visitors to Haliburton County and the surrounding area. The hospital is a key healthcare resource for the region's large seasonal population during spring, summer, and fall.

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 using historical volumes, current patient counts, and staffing. Actual wait times may vary.

If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 immediately.

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