Little Current, ON · Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Administration office hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM.
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For services beyond what is available at the Little Current site, the Manitoulin Health Centre also operates a second site in Mindemoya, and larger regional hospitals in Sudbury are accessible for higher-acuity or specialized care.
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The Manitoulin Health Centre – Little Current Site operates a 24-hour emergency department serving Manitoulin Island and surrounding rural communities in Northern Ontario. Opened in its modern form in June 2017, the ER features dedicated trauma rooms and telemedicine connectivity to specialists in Sudbury, ensuring access to specialist care despite the hospital's remote island location. This facility is the primary acute care resource for the region, handling emergencies, inpatient care, obstetrics, and day surgery for residents who would otherwise face long travel times to larger urban centres.
On-site parking is available at 11 Meredith St W, Little Current. Specific details on fees or lot capacity are not confirmed publicly — contact the hospital at (705) 368-2300 for current parking information.
No formal public transit routes serve the Little Current hospital site. The hospital is located in a small, rural community on Manitoulin Island, and personal vehicle or arranged transportation is the primary means of access. Patients may wish to inquire with the hospital or local municipality about patient transportation assistance programs.
No historical wait time data is currently available for this location. Generally, early weekday mornings tend to be quieter at rural emergency departments. For non-life-threatening concerns, consider contacting your family health team or a telehealth service first.
Without historical wait data, specific busy periods cannot be confirmed. As with most emergency departments, evenings, weekends, and holidays may see higher patient volumes. If your situation is not life-threatening, weekday daytime hours are typically less congested.
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.