Peterborough ER Wait Times

1 emergency department · ON · Updated every 15 minutes

Shortest estimated wait right now: Peterborough Regional Health Centre at 4h 45m

ERstat’s estimate. No Peterborough ER publishes a live wait, and ERstat is not affiliated with this hospital.

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Peterborough Regional Health Centre

24/7 · 1 Hospital Dr

3h–8h 30mPredicted

Nearby ERs Outside Peterborough

Lakeridge Health - Oshawa

Oshawa · 61 km away

Lakeridge Health - Bowmanville

Bowmanville · 51 km away

3h 8m

Ross Memorial Hospital

Lindsay · 32 km away

3h 43m

Campbellford Memorial Hospital

Campbellford · 44 km away

2h 30m–6hPredicted

Northumberland Hills Hospital

Cobourg · 38 km away

3h–7h 15mPredicted

Emergency Rooms in Peterborough

Peterborough has 1 emergency department: 1 open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Wait time data for Peterborough 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 Peterborough 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 Peterborough

Check wait times on this page before leaving. ERstat updates every 5 minutes and shows all Peterborough 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

What is the shortest ER wait time in Peterborough right now?

The shortest ER wait time in Peterborough right now is at Peterborough Regional Health Centre with an estimated wait of 4h 45m. Wait times update every 15 minutes on ERstat.

How many emergency departments are in Peterborough?

Peterborough has 1 emergency department, 1 of which operates 24/7. Check ERstat for current status.

How can I check ER wait times in Peterborough?

ERstat tracks live ER wait times for all Peterborough 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 Peterborough ER wait time data?

No Peterborough ER publishes a live wait right now, so ERstat shows its own estimates, built from similar hospitals; they are not figures from the hospitals. ERstat sources Peterborough wait time data from individual hospital websites. Data updates as frequently as every 15–30 minutes.

What if all Peterborough ERs have long wait times?

ERstat shows nearby emergency departments outside Peterborough 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.

Ontario urgent care wait times Urgent care across Canada