Niagara Falls ER Wait Times

1 emergency department · ON · Live as of 5:36 a.m. EDT

Shortest in Niagara Falls if you leave now

Avg 1h 55m · 4 waiting

In an emergency, call 911.

Greater Niagara General Hospital

24/7 · 5546 Portage Rd

1h 55m

Niagara Falls ER Wait Forecast

Predicted average ER wait across Niagara Falls over the next 12 hours, based on ERstat’s model. Use it to time a non-urgent visit for a quieter window.

Niagara Falls ER Forecast — Next 12 Hours

1h55
9am
1h43
10am
1h29
11am
1h17
12pm
1h5
1pm
0h57
2pm
0h46
3pm
0h46
4pm
0h49
5pm
0h54
6pm
1h
7pm
1h7
8pm

Projected from typical wait patterns across Niagara Falls ERs and the current average wait.

Best Time to Visit an ER in Niagara Falls

Based on historical wait patterns across Niagara Falls emergency departments, here is when they tend to be quietest and busiest. Waits are typically longest in the early morning and shortest around midday.

Shortest wait Sundays 12pm avg ~1h 43m
Longest wait Wednesdays 3am avg ~5h 55m

Nearby ERs Outside Niagara Falls

Port Colborne General Hospital

Port Colborne · 28 km away

30m

West Lincoln Memorial Hospital

Grimsby · 38 km away

1h 31m

Niagara Health System - Welland Hospital Site

Welland · 17 km away

3h 57m

Niagara Health System - St. Catharines

St Catharines · 17 km away

5h 5m

Haldimand War Memorial Hospital

Dunnville · 48 km away

1h–3hPredicted

Emergency Rooms in Niagara Falls

Niagara Falls has 1 emergency department — 1 open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. 1 of 1 currently has live wait time data. Right now, 4 people are waiting across Niagara Falls emergency departments.

Wait time data for Niagara Falls 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 Niagara Falls 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 Niagara Falls

Check wait times on this page before leaving. ERstat updates every 5 minutes and shows all Niagara Falls ERs sorted from shortest to longest wait. Each hospital page includes a 12-hour forecast chart and 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

What is the shortest ER wait time in Niagara Falls right now?
The shortest ER wait time in Niagara Falls right now is at Niagara Health System - Greater Niagara General Site with an estimated wait of 1h 40m. Wait times update every 15 minutes on ERstat.
How many emergency departments are in Niagara Falls?
Niagara Falls has 1 emergency department, 1 of which operates 24/7. 1 currently has live wait time data available on ERstat.
How can I check ER wait times in Niagara Falls?
ERstat tracks live ER wait times for all Niagara Falls 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 12-hour forecast and a best time to visit pattern based on historical data.
What is the average ER wait time in Niagara Falls?
Right now the shortest ER wait in Niagara Falls is 1h 40m at Niagara Health System - Greater Niagara General Site. The average across Niagara Falls's reporting emergency departments is about 1h 55m, but waits vary widely — checking the live board and choosing the shortest can save hours. The average shifts through the day; overnight tends to run longer than midday.
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 Niagara Falls ER wait time data?
ERstat sources Niagara Falls wait time data from individual hospital websites. Data updates as frequently as every 15–30 minutes.
What if all Niagara Falls ERs have long wait times?
ERstat shows nearby emergency departments outside Niagara Falls 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.

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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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