St. Mary's General Hospital

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

Open 24/7

This emergency department is open around the clock.

Current ER Wait Ontario Health
4h 46m moderate
🏥 24/7 Emergency
📍 Kitchener

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Nearby Alternatives

Other hospital facilities within the Waterloo Regional Health Network (WRHN) are available in the Kitchener-Waterloo area and may be more appropriate for certain patient needs, including pediatric or obstetric care.

Willett Urgent Care Centre

Paris · 29 km away

0m

Brantford General Hospital

Brantford · 38 km away

25m

Georgetown Hospital

Georgetown · 51 km away

2h 47m

About St. Mary's General Hospital

St. Mary's General Hospital (now WRHN @ Queen's Blvd.) is a 197-bed adult acute-care hospital located at 911 Queens Blvd in Kitchener, Ontario, serving residents of Waterloo Region, Wellington County, and beyond. The emergency department is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, and the hospital is home to the Regional Cardiac Care Centre, making it a key destination for cardiac-related emergencies in the region. This is an adult facility best suited for adults requiring emergency, cardiac, respiratory, or surgical care — patients requiring pediatric or obstetric services may be directed to another facility in the Waterloo Regional Health Network.

Services & Specialties

24/7 Emergency Department Regional Cardiac Care Centre Respiratory and Thoracic Care Outpatient (Day) Surgery General Medicine Integrated Comprehensive Care Surgical Services Nuclear Medicine Adult Acute Care

Amenities

Parking & Transit

Visitor parking is located directly across from the hospital, with the entrance at 55 Spadina Road West. There is a 30-minute grace period for free parking; after that, rates start at $3.50 per 30 minutes, with a daily maximum of $12.25. Eighteen accessible parking spots are available in the southwest corner of the lot, closest to the main entrance. Pay Stations are located in the Main Entrance Lobby near Switchboard and inside the Emergency Department entrance — cash, credit, and debit are all accepted. Discounted long-stay HPasses can be purchased at Switchboard 24/7.

Grand River Transit (GRT) routes 1, 16, and 204 all stop at Queens / St. Mary's Hospital, approximately 58 metres (a 1-minute walk) from the entrance. The ION Light Rail Central Station is roughly a 14-minute walk (about 1 km) from the hospital.

Best Times to Visit

🟢 Quieter times

No historical wait time data is currently available for this location. Generally, mid-morning on weekdays (Tuesday through Thursday) tends to be less busy at most hospital ERs. If your situation is not life-threatening, earlier in the day is typically better than evenings.

🔴 Busier times

Emergency departments across Ontario — including this one — tend to see the highest volumes on Monday mornings, weekend evenings, and holidays. If your condition is not an emergency, avoiding these peak periods when possible may reduce your wait.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is St. Mary's General Hospital emergency department open 24/7?
Yes, the Emergency Department at St. Mary's General Hospital (WRHN @ Queen's Blvd.) at 911 Queens Blvd, Kitchener is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, every day of the year including holidays.
Does St. Mary's General Hospital treat children in the emergency department?
St. Mary's General Hospital is an adult acute-care facility. If you require emergency care for a child, contact the Waterloo Regional Health Network (WRHN) to confirm which facility is most appropriate for pediatric care in the region.
What is the Regional Cardiac Care Centre at St. Mary's?
St. Mary's General Hospital is home to the Regional Cardiac Care Centre, which has served Waterloo Region and surrounding communities since 2003. If you are experiencing symptoms of a heart attack or other cardiac emergency, call 911 immediately.
How much does parking cost at St. Mary's General Hospital?
Visitor parking is located across from the hospital at 55 Spadina Road West. There is a free 30-minute grace period, after which rates start at $3.50 per 30 minutes, up to a maximum of $12.25 per day. Accessible parking spots and Pay Stations are available, accepting cash, credit, and debit. Long-stay discounted HPasses can be purchased at Switchboard 24/7.
How do I get to St. Mary's General Hospital by public transit?
GRT bus routes 1, 16, and 204 stop at Queens / St. Mary's Hospital, just a 1-minute walk (about 58 metres) from the entrance. The ION Light Rail Central Station is approximately a 14-minute walk from the hospital.
Has St. Mary's General Hospital changed its name?
Yes. Effective April 1, 2025, St. Mary's General Hospital merged with Grand River Hospital to form the Waterloo Regional Health Network (WRHN), and the facility is now officially known as WRHN @ Queen's Blvd. It continues to operate at the same address — 911 Queens Blvd, Kitchener, ON — with the same services.

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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