3 emergency departments · QC · Live as of 8:55 a.m. EDT
Shortest in Gatineau if you leave now
Avg 7h 56m · Longest 6h 29m · 68 waiting
In an emergency, call 911.
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24/7 · 155 Rue Maclaren Est
24/7 · 116 Boulevard Lionel-Émond
24/7 · 909 Boulevard La Vérendrye Ouest
Predicted average ER wait across Gatineau over the next 12 hours, based on ERstat’s model. Use it to time a non-urgent visit for a quieter window.
Gatineau ER Forecast — Next 12 Hours
Projected from typical wait patterns across Gatineau ERs and the current average wait.
Based on historical wait patterns across Gatineau emergency departments, here is when they tend to be quietest and busiest. Waits are typically longest in the early morning and shortest around midday.
La Pêche · 29 km away
Saint-André-Avellin · 49 km away
Wakefield · 29 km away
Gatineau has 3 emergency departments — 3 open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. 3 of 3 currently have live wait time data. Right now, 68 people are waiting across Gatineau emergency departments.
Wait time data for Gatineau is sourced from Santé Québec (Index santé) and updates as frequently as every 15 minutes. ERstat displays the estimated time from triage registration to being seen by a physician.
All emergency departments in Gatineau use the Canadian Triage and Acuity Scale (CTAS) to prioritize patients. Patients with more serious conditions are always seen first, regardless of arrival time or displayed wait. A shorter posted wait does not guarantee a shorter visit — it depends on the severity of your condition relative to other patients in the department.
Check wait times on this page before leaving. ERstat updates every 5 minutes and shows all Gatineau ERs sorted from shortest to longest wait. Each hospital page includes a 12-hour forecast chart and a “Best Time to Visit” pattern based on historical data.
If your condition is not life-threatening, consider whether a walk-in clinic, urgent care centre, or pharmacist could help instead. Quebec pharmacists can assess and prescribe for many common conditions with no appointment needed. See what your pharmacist can treat →
Not sure if you need the ER? Call 811 to speak with a registered nurse. Free, confidential, available 24/7.
If you are experiencing a medical emergency — chest pain, difficulty breathing, stroke symptoms, severe bleeding, or loss of consciousness — call 911 immediately.
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