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Hôpital de Gaspé (Hôtel-Dieu de Gaspé) at 215 Boulevard de York Ouest is the primary acute care facility serving Gaspé and the surrounding communities of the Gaspé Peninsula in Quebec. Operating around the clock every day of the year, its emergency department provides general and specialized emergency care for residents across this rural region of Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine. As a regional hospital and the administrative centre for the CISSS de la Gaspésie, it offers a broad range of diagnostic and clinical services; patients requiring highly complex interventions such as advanced cardiac surgery or neurosurgery may be stabilized here and transferred to larger centres.
Services & Specialties
24/7 Emergency Department, General and specialized inpatient care, Day surgery, Day medicine, Ultrasound (échographie), CT scan (tomographie), MRI, Mammography, Radiology and fluoroscopy, ECG, EEG, Doppler, Colonoscopy, Angiography, EMG, Lab and specimen collection (prélèvements), Specialized outpatient clinics, Detoxification services, Sexual assault services, Ambulatory care services.
Hôpital de Gaspé is the only acute care emergency facility in the immediate Gaspé area — if you are travelling the Peninsula, note that distances to alternative hospitals can be significant, so do not delay seeking care.
Services are offered in both French and English; you do not need to speak French to receive care here.
No referral is needed to visit the emergency department — walk-ins are accepted at all hours.
If you are visiting during peak tourist season on the Gaspé Peninsula (summer months), the ER may be busier than usual due to the influx of visitors — consider arriving earlier in the day for non-life-threatening concerns.
For complex or highly specialized conditions (e.g., advanced cardiac or neurosurgical emergencies), staff may arrange transfer to a larger centre after initial stabilization — bring a list of your medications and contact information for your regular physician.
What to Bring
Quebec health insurance card (RAMQ card) or out-of-province health card
Government-issued photo ID
List of current medications and dosages
List of known allergies
Name and contact information of your family doctor or specialist
Any relevant medical records, recent test results, or imaging discs
Personal comfort items (book, phone charger, snacks) in case of a wait
Payment method for parking fees
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the address and phone number for Hôpital de Gaspé?
Hôpital de Gaspé is located at 215 Boulevard de York Ouest, Gaspé, QC G4X 2W2. You can reach the hospital by phone at 418-368-3301.
Is the Hôpital de Gaspé emergency department open overnight and on weekends?
Yes. The emergency department at Hôpital de Gaspé operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including all holidays and weekends. No appointment is required.
What diagnostic imaging services are available at Hôpital de Gaspé?
The hospital offers a comprehensive range of diagnostic services including MRI, CT scan, ultrasound, mammography, radiology, fluoroscopy, angiography, ECG, EEG, Doppler, EMG, and colonoscopy, as well as lab and specimen collection.
Can I be seen in English at Hôpital de Gaspé?
Yes. Hôpital de Gaspé provides services in both French and English, so English-speaking patients can receive care and communicate with staff in their preferred language.
Is Hôpital de Gaspé equipped to handle all emergencies, or might I be transferred?
Hôpital de Gaspé is the primary acute care and emergency facility for the Gaspé region and can handle the majority of emergency presentations. However, patients requiring highly specialized interventions — such as complex cardiac surgery or advanced neurosurgical care — may be stabilized and then transferred to a larger regional centre.
How long has Hôpital de Gaspé been serving the community?
Hôpital de Gaspé, historically known as Hôtel-Dieu de Gaspé, welcomed its first patient on January 3, 1927, making it a community institution with nearly a century of service. It was founded by the Augustinian Sisters and has grown significantly over the decades to serve the Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine region.