Huronia District Hospital

Midland, 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.

Current ER Wait Ontario Health
5h 15m packed
🏥 24/7 Emergency
📍 Midland

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Nearby Alternatives

Patients requiring services beyond the scope of a community hospital may be referred to larger regional centres in the Greater Barrie or Orillia area.

Collingwood General and Marine Hospital

Collingwood · 35 km away

1h 41m

Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre

Barrie · 43 km away

7h 49m

Stevenson Memorial Hospital

Alliston · 65 km away

3h 57m

About Huronia District Hospital

The emergency department at the Midland site of Georgian Bay General Hospital (formerly Huronia District Hospital) provides 24/7 emergency care to residents of Midland, Penetanguishene, Christian Island, and surrounding townships in Simcoe County. As a teaching-affiliated community hospital with 113 beds, it offers a full range of services including ICU, obstetrics, general surgery, and diagnostic imaging, making it the primary acute care facility for a base population of 55,000 that grows to over 200,000 during the summer season. Patients requiring emergency care in the Midland area should come here for both urgent and serious medical needs, as the site is equipped to handle a broad scope of adult and obstetric emergencies.

Services & Specialties

24-hour emergency department Inpatient medicine Intensive care unit (ICU) Obstetrics and gynecology General surgery and day surgery Diagnostic imaging (X-ray, ultrasound, CT scan) Anaesthesiology Ophthalmology Dentistry Pharmacy Respiratory therapy Inpatient physiotherapy Ambulatory care Telehealth video conferencing Regional Complex Continuing Care program Regional Rehabilitation program

Amenities

Parking & Transit

On-site parking is available at 1112 St Andrews Dr. Parking fees collected at Georgian Bay General Hospital contribute directly to patient care through the hospital's operating budget. For current rates and accessible parking details, visit gbgh.on.ca/patient-and-visitor/parking/ or call 705-526-1300.

Midland Transit local bus service runs routes that all stop at Georgian Bay General Hospital, making the Midland site accessible by public transit. Transfers between the Midland and Penetanguishene routes can be made at Huronia Mall. Note that no transit service operates on Sundays or statutory holidays, so plan accordingly if relying on the bus.

Best Times to Visit

🟢 Quieter times

No specific historical wait time data is available for this ER. As a general guide, mid-morning on weekdays (Tuesday through Thursday) tends to be less busy at community hospitals. If your condition is not immediately life-threatening, avoiding peak periods can reduce wait times.

🔴 Busier times

Summer weekends and statutory holidays are likely the busiest periods, as the regional population swells from 55,000 to over 200,000 for roughly six months of the year. Evening hours and Monday mornings are also traditionally busy at community ERs across Ontario.

Tips Before You Go

What to Bring

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this still called Huronia District Hospital?
The facility at 1112 St Andrews Dr is now the Midland Site of Georgian Bay General Hospital (GBGH), following the 2008 integration of Huronia District Hospital and Penetanguishene General Hospital. The emergency department and most services continue to operate from the same location.
Does this ER have obstetric and maternity services?
Yes. The Midland site of GBGH offers obstetrics services, making it the appropriate destination in this region for pregnancy-related emergencies and labour and delivery care.
Is there a CT scanner at this emergency department?
Yes. The Midland site has on-site diagnostic imaging including X-ray, ultrasound, and CT scan, which supports the emergency department's ability to diagnose and treat a wide range of conditions.
Does GBGH serve the Francophone and Indigenous communities?
Yes. Georgian Bay General Hospital serves a significant Francophone and Indigenous population throughout the year, and this is reflected in its service planning and community programs at the Midland site.
Can I take the bus to the Midland hospital emergency department?
Yes. All Midland Transit bus routes stop at Georgian Bay General Hospital. However, there is no transit service on Sundays or statutory holidays, so if you need to travel on those days you will need an alternative arrangement.
Is GBGH a teaching hospital?
Yes. GBGH has formal affiliations with the Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM), the Rural Ontario Medical Program, and the University of Toronto. Medical learners train at the Midland site, so you may interact with supervised students or residents during your emergency visit.

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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