What is the current ER wait time at HÔPITAL DE CHICOUTIMI?

The current emergency room wait time at HÔPITAL DE CHICOUTIMI is approximately 6h 34m. This is ERstat's estimate, updated every 15 minutes from the hospital's own published figure. ERstat is independent of the hospital.

Is HÔPITAL DE CHICOUTIMI ER open right now?

Yes, HÔPITAL DE CHICOUTIMI emergency department is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

What are the nearest emergency departments to HÔPITAL DE CHICOUTIMI?

The nearest emergency departments to HÔPITAL DE CHICOUTIMI are: CSSS DE CHICOUTIMI — 0 km away; HÔPITAL ET CENTRE DE RÉADAPTATION DE JONQUIÈRE — 14 km away (current wait: 8h 27m); HÔPITAL DE LA BAIE — 15 km away (current wait: 2h 23m); CH - CHSLD - CLSC CLÉOPHAS-CLAVEAU — 16 km away; CSSS DE LAC-SAINT-JEAN-EST — 47 km away. Current wait times are available at erstat.ca.

When is the best time to visit HÔPITAL DE CHICOUTIMI emergency room?

ERstat tracks historical wait time patterns at HÔPITAL DE CHICOUTIMI. Generally, early morning weekday hours tend to be quieter at most Canadian ERs. Check the 12-hour forecast on erstat.ca for HÔPITAL DE CHICOUTIMI to plan your visit.

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Hôpital de Chicoutimi

Open 24 hours.

2h 46m

About usualfor a Wednesday night

ERstat estimate if you leave now

Hospital posts 6h 34m for a whole visit, ours to see a doctor · easing to 1:45 a.m. · How accurate?

21 waiting

Open 24 hours.

2h 46m

About usualfor a Wednesday night

To see a doctor if you leave now

Easing by 1:45 a.m. · Hospital posts 6h 34m for a whole visitDetails

2h 46m is ERstat’s estimate of the time from arriving to seeing a doctor, for when you would get there. The hospital’s 6h 34m is the whole visit, from arriving to leaving, so the two measure different things.

In the ER now: 21 waiting.

About usual compares the hospital’s posted wait right now (6h 34m) with its own average for a Wednesday night over the last 8 weeks (5h 56m).

Updated 12:00 a.m. EST.

How accurate is ERstat? · How the estimate works

In an emergency, call 911.

ERstat is independent and not affiliated with this hospital. Hospital staff can’t confirm wait times by phone.

In an emergency, call 911. ERstat is independent. Hospital staff can’t confirm waits by phone.

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Call the hospital (418) 541-1000 Directions 305 Rue Saint-Vallier, Saguenay, QC

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Projected from this ER’s typical pattern and the current wait.

Best Times to Visit

Shortest wait Sundays 7am avg ~2h 24m

Longest wait Fridays 8pm avg ~8h 34m

Nearby Alternatives

CSSS DE CHICOUTIMI

Chicoutimi · 0 km away

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Hôpital de Jonquière

Saguenay · 14 km away

8h 27m

HÔPITAL DE LA BAIE

Saguenay · 15 km away

2h 23m

CH - CHSLD - CLSC CLÉOPHAS-CLAVEAU

La Baie · 16 km away

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CSSS DE LAC-SAINT-JEAN-EST

Alma · 47 km away

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About HÔPITAL DE CHICOUTIMI

Hôpital de Chicoutimi, located at 305 Rue Saint-Vallier in Saguenay, is the primary regional referral hospital for the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean area, serving a catchment that extends across more than 95,000 km². As part of the CIUSSS du Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean and a designated Centre affilié universitaire régional affiliated with the Université de Sherbrooke and the Université de Montréal, it offers a full spectrum of emergency, inpatient, and specialist care with residents and medical students continuously on site. Patients requiring advanced or specialized care from across the region — including Jonquière, La Baie, and Lac-Saint-Jean — are regularly referred here, making it the highest level of hospital care available in the Saguenay region.

Services & Specialties

24/7 emergency department, Inpatient hospital care, Outpatient specialty clinics, Surgical services (major expansion underway), Family medicine, Medical specialist consultations, On-site pharmacy, Pastoral care / spiritual care services, Teaching and academic medicine (university-affiliated).

Amenities

Cafeteria (on-site — contact hospital for current hours)
ATM / bank machine
On-site pharmacy
Post office
Boutique La Marinière (gift and retail shop)
Pastoral care services
Nearby lodging: Hôtellerie Desjardins (for out-of-town patients and families)

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Tips Before You Go

Parking near the hospital entrances is reserved for patients and visitors; do not park in the employee multi-level structure if you are attending as a patient.
If you are travelling from Lac-Saint-Jean, La Baie, or a rural area, ask about Hôtellerie Desjardins nearby, which offers accommodation for patients and families coming from out of town.
Services are available in both French and English — you may request care in either official language.
For quality of care concerns or complaints, the hospital's complaints commissioner can be reached at 418-541-7026 or toll-free at 1-877-662-3963.
As a university-affiliated teaching hospital, expect that residents, medical students, or other health professional trainees may be involved in your care alongside attending physicians.

What to Bring

Valid provincial health card (Carte Soleil / RAMQ card)
Government-issued photo ID
List of current medications, including dosages
List of known allergies
Any relevant medical records, test results, or imaging you have at home
Health insurance information (for out-of-province or international visitors)
Phone charger or portable battery pack for long waits
Snacks, water, and a light jacket or blanket for comfort during extended waits

Parking

On-site parking is available for patients and visitors, with spaces near hospital entrances reserved exclusively for patient and visitor use. A dedicated 630-space multi-level parking structure has been built for hospital staff, ensuring that surface parking close to the entrances remains accessible to those visiting for care. Parking fees may apply. Access is controlled by barriers.

Getting There

The hospital is served by the Société de transport du Saguenay (STS), which operates local bus routes throughout the Chicoutimi area. A covered, heated bus terminal connected to the hospital is planned as part of the new surgical block expansion. Check the STS website or call the hospital at 418-541-1000 for current route information.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the phone number for Hôpital de Chicoutimi?

The main number for Hôpital de Chicoutimi is 418-541-1000. Administrative offices are open Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., but the emergency department is available 24/7.

Is Hôpital de Chicoutimi a regional referral centre?

Yes. Hôpital de Chicoutimi serves as the primary regional referral hospital for the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean territory. Patients from across the region — including Jonquière (approximately 25% of admissions), La Baie, and Lac-Saint-Jean — are referred here for specialized and advanced care.

Is Hôpital de Chicoutimi a teaching hospital?

Yes. The hospital has been a Centre affilié universitaire régional since 2004 and is affiliated with the Université de Sherbrooke (since 1999) and the Université de Montréal (since 2002). The Faculty of Medicine of the Université de Sherbrooke trains medical students in Saguenay, with approximately 128 students present at the hospital at any given time.

Can I receive services in English at Hôpital de Chicoutimi?

Yes. While the hospital operates primarily in French, services are available in both French and English. If you require English-language care, you may request it upon arrival.

Is there parking available for patients and visitors at Hôpital de Chicoutimi?

Yes. Patient and visitor parking is available near the hospital entrances and is reserved exclusively for non-staff use. A separate 630-space multi-level structure accommodates hospital employees. Parking fees may apply; access is controlled by barriers.

What amenities are available at Hôpital de Chicoutimi for patients and families?

The hospital has a cafeteria, an ATM, an on-site pharmacy, a post office, a gift boutique called La Marinière, and pastoral care services. For patients and families travelling from out of town, Hôtellerie Desjardins is a nearby lodging option. Call 418-541-1000 for current cafeteria hours.

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About ER Wait Times

Emergency departments use triage. Patients with more serious conditions are seen first, regardless of arrival time.

Wait times are ERstat’s estimates, built from what hospitals publish, or from our model where a hospital publishes no wait. They are not the hospital’s own figures. Actual waits may vary.

We check our accuracy every night against what hospitals later post. Forecasting two hours ahead, our estimate is typically off by 32 minutes. See the accuracy scorecard, or how we work the number out.

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

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