Oshawa, ON · Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week — including holidays
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Nearby Alternatives
Other emergency departments within the Lakeridge Health network, as well as additional urgent care options, are available elsewhere in Durham Region for patients who may be closer to another facility.
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Lakeridge Health – Oshawa, located at 1 Hospital Court in Oshawa, Ontario, is the largest hospital in Durham Region and the most clinically advanced site within the Lakeridge Health network. The Emergency Department operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, providing high-acuity care for life-threatening injuries and serious illness without requiring a referral — most services are covered by OHIP. As a regional leader, the hospital supports specialist care across cardiac, stroke, cancer, surgical, and mental health services, serving the broader Durham Region community.
A dedicated Emergency Room surface lot is located directly at 1 Hospital Court. A 6-level parking garage (with elevators) and additional surface lots are available at 3, 14, and 45 Hospital Court. Surface lots accommodate over-height vehicles. EV charging stations are available at $2/hour for the first four hours and $4/hour after that. Multi-day parking packages can be purchased at Parking Pay Stations. For rate details, contact the Parking Office at parking@lh.ca or (905) 576-8711 ext. 15184.
The hospital is served by Durham Region Transit (DRT) bus routes 52, 56, and 901. The nearest stop — Simcoe St. N. @ Parkwood Crt. — is approximately a 4-minute walk from the Emergency Department. Oshawa GO Station is also a short distance away for GO Train access.
No historical wait time data is available for this location. Generally, early weekday mornings (before 9 a.m.) tend to be quieter at most emergency departments. Use Lakeridge Health's online ED Wait Times Tracker at lh.ca to check current approximate wait times before you arrive.
No historical data is available for this specific ED. As with most hospital emergency departments, late evenings, weekends, and holidays typically see higher patient volumes. Checking the online wait times tracker at lh.ca before arriving can help you gauge current demand.
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.