Markham ER Wait Times

1 emergency department · ON · Updated every 15 minutes

In an emergency, call 911.

Markham Stouffville Hospital

24/7 · 381 Church St

2h–5hPredicted

Nearby ERs Outside Markham

Queensway Health Centre

Toronto · 40 km away

0m

Toronto Western Hospital

Toronto · 29 km away

2h 29m

Halton Healthcare Services - Oakville

Oakville · 65 km away

2h 40m

Lakeridge Health - Port Perry

Port Perry · 33 km away

3h 5m

Lakeridge Health - Oshawa

Oshawa · 29 km away

3h 10m

Emergency Rooms in Markham

Markham has 1 emergency department — 1 open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Wait time data for Markham is sourced from individual hospital websites and updates as frequently as every 15–30 minutes. ERstat displays the estimated time from triage registration to being seen by a physician.

All emergency departments in Markham use the Canadian Triage and Acuity Scale (CTAS) to prioritize patients. Patients with more serious conditions are always seen first, regardless of arrival time or displayed wait. A shorter posted wait does not guarantee a shorter visit — it depends on the severity of your condition relative to other patients in the department.

Tips for Visiting an ER in Markham

Check wait times on this page before leaving. ERstat updates every 5 minutes and shows all Markham ERs sorted from shortest to longest wait. Each hospital page includes a “Best Time to Visit” pattern based on historical data.

If your condition is not life-threatening, consider whether a walk-in clinic, urgent care centre, or pharmacist could help instead. Ontario pharmacists can assess and prescribe for many common conditions with no appointment needed. See what your pharmacist can treat →

Not sure if you need the ER? Call 811 to speak with a registered nurse. Free, confidential, available 24/7.

If you are experiencing a medical emergency — chest pain, difficulty breathing, stroke symptoms, severe bleeding, or loss of consciousness — call 911 immediately.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many emergency departments are in Markham?
Markham has 1 emergency department, 1 of which operates 24/7. Check ERstat for current status.
How can I check ER wait times in Markham?
ERstat tracks live ER wait times for all Markham hospitals using data from individual hospital websites. Visit erstat.ca or check this page for current wait times, sorted from shortest to longest. Each hospital page includes a best time to visit pattern based on historical data.
Should I go to the ER with the shortest wait time?
Not necessarily. All Canadian emergency departments use triage — patients with more serious conditions are seen first regardless of arrival time. A hospital with a longer posted wait may still see you faster if your condition is urgent. For non-emergencies, consider a walk-in clinic, urgent care, or pharmacist visit instead.
Where does ERstat get Markham ER wait time data?
ERstat sources Markham wait time data from individual hospital websites. Data updates as frequently as every 15–30 minutes.
What if all Markham ERs have long wait times?
ERstat shows nearby emergency departments outside Markham with current wait times and driving distance. You can also call 811 to speak with a registered nurse who can help you decide where to go. For non-emergency conditions, a pharmacist or walk-in clinic may be able to help with no wait.

Not an emergency? 2 walk-in clinics in Markham — hours & walk-in status

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Urgent Care in Ontario

Urgent care treats the broken wrists, infections and stitches an emergency department would make you wait behind more serious cases for. Ontario publishes its urgent care waits, and they are not comparable to an ER wait.

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