CENTRE DE RECHERCHE DU CENTRE HOSPITALIER DE L'UNIVERSITÉ DE MONTRÉAL

Location & Access

900 Rue Saint-Denis, Montréal, QC H2X 0A9

The CHUM complex includes five underground parking levels accommodating approximately 850 cars, located beneath the hospital. Bicycle parking for up to 210 bikes is also available underground. Note that the address 900 Rue Saint-Denis is the CRCHUM research building and has very limited parking — patients seeking emergency care should go directly to Pavillon D at 1001 Rue Sanguinet. Current parking rates are available at chumontreal.qc.ca. Given downtown Montréal traffic and limited street parking, public transit is strongly recommended.

The CHUM is directly connected via an underground tunnel to Champ-de-Mars metro station (Orange Line 2). Berri-UQAM station (serving Orange Line 2, Green Line 1, and Yellow Line 4) is also nearby, making the CHUM one of the most transit-accessible hospitals in Montréal. Bus routes 14, 30, 50, 129, 361, 430, and 445 all serve the area, with stops at René-Lévesque / Saint-Denis and Saint-Denis / De La Gauchetière within a 2-minute walk of the hospital entrance.

About CENTRE DE RECHERCHE DU CENTRE HOSPITALIER DE L'UNIVERSITÉ DE MONTRÉAL

The Centre Hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (CHUM) operates a 24/7 Level I trauma emergency department at Pavillon D, 1001 Rue Sanguinet, in the heart of downtown Montréal. As one of the largest hospitals in Canada and a university-affiliated teaching centre, the CHUM provides specialized and ultraspecialized emergency and acute care exclusively to adult patients across more than 35 medical disciplines. Serving both a local urban clientele and a broader regional and provincial population, this high-capacity facility is the destination for complex, critical, and trauma cases in Québec.

Services & Specialties

Level I trauma care, 24/7 emergency and general medicine, Neurosurgery and neuro-oncology, Orthopedic surgery, Organ transplantation, Cancer centre (oncology, radio-oncology, uro-oncology), High-risk pregnancy and gynecological emergencies, Addictions medicine and detoxification, Cardiology and cardiovascular care, Diagnostic imaging and laboratory services, Pain clinic, Urology, Adult-only specialized and ultraspecialized inpatient care.

Amenities

• State-of-the-art automated supply delivery system throughout the building
• One of the world's longest pneumatic tube networks connecting labs
• 365-seat auditorium and hospital library
• Seven rooftop gardens designed in the shape of medicinal herbs
• Largest public art collection in Montréal since Expo 67
• Natural light-maximizing architecture throughout patient areas
• LEED Silver-certified sustainable building design
• Cafeteria, ATM, pharmacy, and chapel — confirm current hours at 514-890-8086

Best Times to Visit

Quieter times: No historical wait time data is currently available for this facility. Generally, weekday mornings (8–11 a.m.) and early afternoons tend to see lower emergency department volumes at large urban hospitals. If your condition is not life-threatening, visiting mid-morning on a weekday may result in shorter waits.

Busier times: As a major Level I trauma centre in downtown Montréal, the CHUM ED typically experiences its highest volumes on evenings, overnight, and weekends — particularly Friday and Saturday nights. Holidays and extreme weather events also tend to increase patient volumes significantly.

Tips Before You Go

• Go to the correct building: emergency care is at Pavillon D, 1001 Rue Sanguinet — not at 900 Rue Saint-Denis, which is the CRCHUM research centre and has no clinical services.
• Take the metro if possible — the Champ-de-Mars station has a direct underground tunnel to the CHUM, keeping you out of the weather and avoiding downtown parking challenges.
• The CHUM treats adults only. If you are seeking emergency care for a child, you will need to go to a paediatric facility such as the CHU Sainte-Justine or the Montreal Children's Hospital.
• As a large Level I trauma and ultraspecialized centre, the CHUM ED sees a high volume of complex cases. For non-urgent issues, consider a local CLSC or walk-in clinic to reduce your wait time.
• Every patient room follows an identical layout — once staff or a family member is familiar with one room, they can navigate any room in the 21-storey building, which helps reduce confusion during stressful visits.

What to Bring

• Provincial health insurance card (carte d'assurance maladie / RAMQ card)
• Government-issued photo ID
• List of current medications including dosages
• Any relevant medical records, recent test results, or referral letters
• Private insurance information if applicable
• Emergency contact names and phone numbers
• Phone charger or portable battery pack for long waits
• Comfortable clothing and a light layer, as waiting areas can be cool

Frequently Asked Questions

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 Quebec health data. Actual wait times may vary.

If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 immediately.