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Nearby Alternatives
Ottawa is served by multiple hospital campuses, including other sites within The Ottawa Hospital network, which may offer alternative emergency or urgent care options depending on your location and needs.
Lindsay · 270 km away
Bowmanville · 292 km away
Oshawa · 304 km away
The Ottawa Hospital General Campus, located at 501 Smyth Rd in Ottawa, Ontario, operates a 24/7 emergency department staffed by physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals equipped to treat life-threatening injuries and severe illness. As a major academic health centre affiliated with the University of Ottawa and serving over 1.2 million people across Eastern Ontario, the General Campus offers one of the most comprehensive levels of acute care in the region. Patients requiring specialized care in areas such as oncology, ophthalmology, rehabilitation, cardiothoracic surgery, or intensive care will find advanced specialist services available on this campus.
Paid parking is available on-site with accessible spaces in all patient and visitor lots. Use your entry ticket to pay at indoor pay machines near main entrances, or pay at the exit gate by credit or debit card. The campus uses a Pay-by-Licence Plate system with tap-and-go payment and the Flowbird mobile parking app. Multi-campus parking passes with in-and-out privileges are available and are transferable between patients and family members. All parking revenues are directed toward medical equipment and patient care improvements.
OC Transpo Stop 7234 is located on Ring Road at the General Campus, approximately a 3-minute walk from the Emergency Department entrance. Nearby stops include Ring Road / TOH General Campus, Smyth / Lynda, and Smyth / Roger Guindon, served by routes 5, 45, 609, and 645. Para Transpo and accessible low-floor buses are also available for passengers with mobility needs.
No historical wait time data is currently available for this location. In general, mid-morning on weekdays (Tuesday through Thursday) tends to be less busy than weekend afternoons or evenings. If your condition is not immediately life-threatening, visiting during off-peak hours may reduce your wait time.
Emergency departments across Canada are typically busiest on Monday mornings, weekend afternoons and evenings, and during holidays. Evenings between 6 p.m. and midnight often see higher volumes as patients arrive after work or after trying other care options. If you have a non-urgent condition, consider whether a walk-in clinic or virtual care service might be appropriate.
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.