St. Michael's Hospital - Bond St. Site

Toronto, ON · Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

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This emergency department is open around the clock.

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Nearby Alternatives

Patients in the Greater Toronto Area with non-emergency concerns may have shorter wait times at other downtown or midtown Toronto hospitals or walk-in clinics depending on the nature of their condition.

University Health Network - Toronto General Hospital

Toronto · 1 km away

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University Health Network - Toronto Western Hospital

Toronto · 3 km away

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Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre

Toronto · 8 km away

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About St. Michael's Hospital - Bond St. Site

St. Michael's Hospital Emergency Department at 30 Bond St in downtown Toronto is one of the busiest and most advanced emergency departments in Canada, operating 24/7 as a Level 1 trauma centre accredited by both the American College of Surgeons and the Trauma Association of Canada. The ED serves as a regional trauma and stroke centre, receiving critically ill patients from across Ontario by ground and air transport, including helicopter. Located in the heart of Toronto's Garden District, it provides specialized emergency care to a diverse urban population including residents of Regent Park, Moss Park, and St. Jamestown.

Services & Specialties

Level 1 trauma care (ACS and Trauma Association of Canada verified) Regional stroke centre Neurosurgery Cardiovascular and cardiac surgery Emergency mental health and addictions services Renal transplant Therapeutic endoscopy and gastroenterology Oncology Orthopedic surgery Infectious diseases Obstetrics and women's health Urology Rheumatology MS and neurology (BARLO MS Centre) Diagnostic imaging Inner city health programs

Amenities

Parking & Transit

There is no on-site hospital parking at the emergency entrance — that area is reserved for ambulances only. Green P lots are available across from the Queen St. entrance and behind Metropolitan United Church on the east side of Bond St. The Eaton Centre parkade is also accessible one block west on Yonge St. at Shuter St. Several privately operated lots are located nearby. Public transit is strongly recommended given limited parking options in this area of downtown Toronto.

Take the TTC subway to Queen Station and exit at the north end — the hospital is a short walk northeast. Multiple TTC streetcar routes also serve the Queen and Dundas corridors nearby. The hospital is centrally located near Queen and Yonge in downtown Toronto, making it one of the most transit-accessible hospitals in the city.

Best Times to Visit

🟢 Quieter times

No historical wait time data is currently available for this location. Generally, early weekday mornings (between 6 a.m. and 10 a.m.) tend to be quieter at most urban emergency departments. As a major trauma centre, St. Michael's operates at a high volume throughout the day — if your condition is not life-threatening, consider whether a walk-in clinic or virtual care option may be appropriate.

🔴 Busier times

No historical data is available to identify peak periods at this specific location. As a downtown Toronto hospital near entertainment and transit hubs, Friday and Saturday evenings and overnight hours may see higher volumes. Weekday lunch hours and late afternoons are typically busy at most urban ERs. Always call 911 for life-threatening emergencies regardless of wait times.

Tips Before You Go

What to Bring

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the Emergency Department entrance at St. Michael's Hospital?
The Emergency Department entrance is located at the corner of Victoria Street and Shuter Street — one block northeast of Queen and Yonge. Do not attempt to enter through the Bond St. or Queen St. main hospital entrances, as they do not provide direct access to the ED.
Is St. Michael's Hospital a trauma centre?
Yes. St. Michael's Hospital is a verified Level 1 trauma centre, accredited by both the American College of Surgeons and the Trauma Association of Canada. It is one of only two hospitals in Canada to hold this dual verification and receives trauma patients from across Ontario by both ground and air transport.
Does St. Michael's Hospital have a helipad for air ambulances?
Yes. St. Michael's Hospital is one of a small number of GTA hospitals equipped with helicopter landing facilities and one of only two in downtown Toronto. This allows critically ill or injured patients to be flown in directly from across the province.
What is the Emergency Department like at St. Michael's after the recent expansion?
The Peter Gilgan Patient Care Tower, completed in 2020, includes a newly expanded Emergency Department that is nearly double the size of the previous one, improving capacity and patient flow at this high-volume facility.
Can I get mental health support in the Emergency Department at St. Michael's?
Yes. St. Michael's Hospital provides specialized mental health and addictions services, including counselling and therapy. The ED can connect patients experiencing mental health crises with appropriate care and supports.
Is there parking available at St. Michael's Hospital emergency entrance?
No — the area immediately around the emergency entrance is reserved exclusively for ambulances. Visitors should use nearby Green P lots on Bond St. or near the Queen St. entrance, the Eaton Centre parkade on Yonge St., or private lots in the vicinity. Public transit via Queen subway station is strongly recommended.

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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