Barrys Bay, ON · Open 24 Hours a Day, 7 Days a Week, 365 Days a Year
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St. Francis Memorial Hospital is a 20-bed community hospital in Barry's Bay, Ontario, serving a geographic area of approximately 1,800 sq. km across Renfrew County, South Algonquin Township, and the Algonquin Park corridor. The 24/7 emergency department provides assessment and treatment for both life-threatening and non-life-threatening conditions, supported by diagnostic imaging and laboratory services through the Eastern Ontario Regional Laboratory Association. As the closest full-service hospital for a population that swells from 10,000 to 40,000 seasonally, SFMH is the primary point of emergency care for residents and visitors in this rural region of Eastern Ontario.
On-site surface parking is available at the hospital. Given the rural community setting, parking is expected to be free of charge, but visitors should contact the hospital directly at 613-756-3044 to confirm current parking details and accessibility options.
No public transit service operates to St. Francis Memorial Hospital. Barry's Bay is a rural community, and the hospital itself recognizes the lack of public transportation as a key consideration for its patients. Visitors are expected to arrive by personal vehicle or pre-arranged transportation.
No historical wait-time data is currently available for this facility. Generally, early weekday mornings tend to be quieter at rural community emergency departments. If your condition is not life-threatening, mid-morning on a weekday is typically a better time to visit than evenings or weekends.
Weekend evenings and holiday periods — particularly during summer when the catchment population can increase to 40,000 due to seasonal residents and tourists visiting Algonquin Park and Kamaniskeg Lake — are likely to see higher ER volumes. Avoid peak tourist season if your condition is non-urgent.
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.