Parry Sound, ON · Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year
Last updated: 4m ago · View all Ontario hospitals →
Nearby Alternatives
Patients in the broader West Parry Sound district requiring services beyond the scope of a regional hospital may be referred to larger facilities in the Greater Sudbury or Barrie areas.
Midland · 67 km away
Collingwood · 95 km away
Barrie · 109 km away
West Parry Sound Health Centre is a 70-bed accredited acute care regional hospital located in the heart of Parry Sound, ON, serving the West Parry Sound district and a population that swells significantly during the busy summer recreational season. Its 24/7 Emergency Department is staffed by physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals who assess and treat everything from life-threatening injuries to severe illness, supported by specialized programs including Geriatric Emergency Management and Mental Health navigation. As a rural teaching hospital affiliated with the Northern Ontario School of Medicine, WPSHC delivers a level of specialty care uncommon for a community its size, making it the primary emergency resource for a wide and geographically dispersed region.
On-site parking is available in Lots 1 and 3, both prioritized for patients and visitors. Parking requires coins or tokens; tokens can be purchased at the switchboard beside the Visitor Coordinator at the main entrance on the 3rd floor. Frequent visitor weekly passes are available for $28.00/week plus a $15.00 refundable deposit for a parking card, purchasable at the switchboard or the Finance Department on the 4th floor; passes are transferable among family members. Families of palliative care patients should visit the Foundation office for parking privileges. Note that Town of Parry Sound by-law officers patrol and ticket all Health Centre lots. Metered street parking is also available nearby.
No specific public transit routes to West Parry Sound Health Centre have been confirmed. The hospital is centrally located at 6 Albert St in downtown Parry Sound. Visitors are advised to contact the Town of Parry Sound or local transit services for current route information.
Without specific historical wait data, general guidance applies: mid-morning to early afternoon on weekdays (Tuesday through Thursday) tends to be calmer at most rural hospital EDs. Checking the WPSHC real-time wait tracker on their website before your visit is the best way to gauge current volume.
Emergency departments are typically busiest on Monday mornings, Friday evenings, and throughout the weekend. At West Parry Sound Health Centre specifically, summer weekends and long weekends (Victoria Day through Labour Day) can see significantly elevated volumes due to the influx of cottagers and tourists in the Georgian Bay and Muskoka region.
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.