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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.
If you or someone with you is having a stroke, call 911 immediately — ambulances are directed to Huntsville District Memorial Hospital as the only Muskoka facility that can administer tNK stroke therapy.
Summer months bring a dramatic surge in ER volumes due to cottage-country tourism and over three million annual visitors to the Muskoka region — plan for longer waits between June and Labour Day.
Bring your Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP) card — it is required for services. Out-of-province visitors should bring their provincial health card and any travel insurance information.
For specialist clinics such as the Fracture Clinic or Ophthalmology, a doctor's referral is typically required — confirm before visiting to avoid unnecessary trips.
Parking passes with in-and-out privileges are available at the lobby pay station, which is convenient if you expect to make multiple visits during a family member's inpatient stay.
What to Bring
OHIP card or provincial health card (required for services)
Government-issued photo ID
List of current medications, including dosages
Any relevant medical history documents or previous test results
Travel insurance information if visiting from outside Ontario
Phone charger or portable battery pack for longer waits
Comfort items such as a sweater or snacks for accompanying family members
Contact information for your family physician or specialist
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.