Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare - Huntsville District Memorial Hospital Site

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

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Nearby Alternatives

Patients in the broader Muskoka and Parry Sound region may also have access to other community hospitals and health services depending on their location and the nature of their medical need.

Huronia District Hospital

Midland · 58 km away

5h 15m

Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre

Barrie · 79 km away

7h 49m

West Parry Sound Health Centre

Parry Sound · 64 km away

3h 38m

About Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare - Huntsville District Memorial Hospital Site

Huntsville District Memorial Hospital, located at 100 Frank Miller Drive in Huntsville, Ontario, operates a 24/7 Emergency Department serving a catchment area of over 4,000 square kilometres across Muskoka, East Parry Sound, and the surrounding cottage country. As a 56-bed facility and the region's designated District Stroke Centre, it is the only hospital in Muskoka authorized to administer the clot-busting drug tNK, making it the primary destination for stroke patients transported by ambulance. It serves over 60,000 permanent residents and sees significantly higher patient volumes during summer months when seasonal visitors and tourists more than double the local population.

Services & Specialties

24/7 Emergency Department District Stroke Centre (tNK/tPA clot-busting therapy) Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Obstetrics General Surgery and Endoscopy Diagnostic Imaging (X-Ray, Ultrasound, CT, MRI, Mammography, Nuclear Medicine/SPECT-CT, Bone Density) In-house Laboratory In-house Pharmacy Fracture Clinic Ophthalmology (Cataract Surgery) Pacemaker Clinic Palliative Care Rehabilitation and Reactivation Services (Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy) Speech Language Pathology Discharge Planning Spiritual Care Telemedicine

Amenities

Parking & Transit

Parking is available on site at Huntsville District Memorial Hospital. Day, weekly, and monthly parking passes with in-and-out privileges can be purchased at the pay-on-foot station in the hospital lobby. Passes are non-refundable. For current parking rates, contact the hospital directly at 705-789-2311.

Huntsville is a smaller northern Ontario community and no dedicated public transit routes to the hospital have been identified. Patients without personal vehicles should contact the hospital or the Town of Huntsville to ask about available community transportation options.

Best Times to Visit

🟢 Quieter times

Emergency departments are generally quietest in the early morning hours between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM on weekdays. If your condition is urgent but not life-threatening, arriving earlier in the day on a weekday tends to result in shorter wait times at most community hospitals.

🔴 Busier times

Summer weekends and long weekends (Victoria Day through Labour Day) are the busiest periods at this ER, as the Muskoka cottage-country population more than doubles and visitor volumes spike significantly. Evenings and weekends year-round also tend to be busier than weekday mornings.

Tips Before You Go

What to Bring

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Huntsville District Memorial Hospital the closest stroke treatment centre in Muskoka?
Yes. Huntsville District Memorial Hospital is the only hospital in Muskoka designated as a District Stroke Centre and the only facility in the region authorized to administer the clot-busting drug tNK. If someone calls 911 reporting stroke symptoms, paramedics will transport the patient to the Huntsville site for specialized treatment.
Does Huntsville District Memorial Hospital have an MRI scanner on site?
Yes. The hospital now has an MRI scanner, which was the first in the Muskoka region. MRI services are available through the Diagnostic Imaging department, along with CT, X-Ray, Ultrasound, Mammography, Bone Density, and a state-of-the-art SPECT-CT Nuclear Medicine Suite.
Should I expect longer ER wait times in the summer at this hospital?
Yes. The Huntsville area receives more than three million visitors annually, and the local population more than doubles during summer months due to seasonal residents and tourists in the Muskoka cottage country. The Emergency Department sees significantly higher volumes from late spring through Labour Day weekend. If your situation allows, early weekday mornings tend to be less busy.
What inpatient and surgical services are available at the Huntsville site?
The Huntsville site is a 56-bed facility offering inpatient care, an Intensive Care Unit, Obstetrics, General Surgery and Endoscopy, Ophthalmology including cataract surgery, and a Fracture Clinic, among other services. Some specialty surgeries are also performed here. A referral from a physician is required for most surgical or specialist services.
Is there parking available at Huntsville District Memorial Hospital?
Yes, on-site parking is available. Visitors making multiple trips can purchase day, weekly, or monthly parking passes with in-and-out privileges at the pay-on-foot station in the hospital lobby. Passes are non-refundable. Contact the hospital at 705-789-2311 for current parking rates.
What health region and organization operates Huntsville District Memorial Hospital?
Huntsville District Memorial Hospital is operated by Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare (MAHC), a multi-site health care organization formed in 2005 through the amalgamation of South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge and Algonquin Health Services. MAHC also has a formal affiliation with the Northern Ontario School of Medicine and trains medical learners at the Huntsville site.

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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