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

The current emergency room wait time at HÔPITAL DE LACHINE is approximately 3h 40m. This is updated every 15 minutes using official Quebec health data.

Is HÔPITAL DE LACHINE ER open right now?

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

What are the nearest emergency departments to HÔPITAL DE LACHINE?

The nearest emergency departments to HÔPITAL DE LACHINE are: CENTRE HOSPITALIER KATERI MEMORIAL TEHSAKOTITSEN : THA — 3 km away; HÔPITAL MONT SINAÏ — 4 km away; HÔPITAL RICHARDSON — 4 km away; HÔPITAL CATHERINE-BOOTH — 4 km away; HÔPITAL DE LASALLE — 5 km away (current wait: 7h 10m). Current wait times are available at erstat.ca.

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

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

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HÔPITAL DE LACHINE

650 16E Avenue, Montréal, QC (514) 934-1934

Current ER wait

3h 40m

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12-Hour Forecast

3h40

11pm

3h54

12am

3h55

1am

4h42

2am

3h50

3am

3h58

4am

3h42

5am

3h31

6am

3h38

7am

3h31

8am

3h19

9am

3h3

10am

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

Best Times to Visit

Shortest wait Fridays 11am avg ~2h 29m

Longest wait Mondays 11pm avg ~6h 12m

Nearby Alternatives

CENTRE HOSPITALIER KATERI MEMORIAL TEHSAKOTITSEN : THA

Kahnawake · 3 km away

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HÔPITAL MONT SINAÏ

Côte-Saint-Luc · 4 km away

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HÔPITAL CATHERINE-BOOTH

Montréal · 4 km away

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HÔPITAL RICHARDSON

Montréal · 4 km away

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HÔPITAL DE LASALLE

Montréal · 5 km away

7h 10m

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About HÔPITAL DE LACHINE

Hôpital de Lachine is a primary and secondary care community hospital located in the Lachine borough of Montréal, QC, operating as part of the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) network. The emergency department is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and sees approximately 22,000 visits per year, serving patients with a wide range of urgent and non-urgent medical needs. As an MUHC site, patients benefit from community-focused care backed by the resources of one of Canada's leading academic health centres, though major trauma and stroke cases are transferred to specialized MUHC sites.

Services & Specialties

Emergency medicine (24/7), General surgery, Cardiology, Ophthalmology (centre of excellence — ~5,000 cataract surgeries/year), Bariatric surgery, Geriatric medicine, Medical imaging: MRI, CT scan, X-ray, ultrasound, Doppler and ECG, EEG, Endoscopy (by appointment), Laboratory services, Family medicine, Palliative and end-of-life care, Day surgery (~5,000 procedures/year), Long-term respiratory care (Camille Lefebvre CHSLD pavilion).

Amenities

Wheelchair rental (emergency loan and standard) available on-site for a fee
Crutch rental available on-site for a fee
Bilingual services in French and English
Drop-off/pick-up zone at main entrance

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Tips Before You Go

Enter the Emergency Department via the St-Antoine entrance — not the main 16th Avenue entrance.
Triage nurses assign priority using the Canadian Triage and Acuity Scale (CTAS); the sickest patients are always seen first, so expect variable wait times.
Lachine Hospital is not a trauma centre — life-threatening trauma cases are redirected to the MUHC Glen site, and stroke cases to the Montreal Neurological Institute.
For some specialized services (e.g., orthopedics), you may be referred to another MUHC site such as the Montreal General Hospital — ask staff about your care pathway.
The hospital is located approximately 1 km southwest of the Highway 20 / 1st Avenue exit, making it convenient if you are travelling from the West Island or Lachine area.
Contact the hospital directly at 514-934-1934 for questions about specific services, clinic hours, or amenities.

What to Bring

Provincial health insurance card (RAMQ card)
Government-issued photo ID
List of current medications, doses, and allergies
Any relevant medical records or recent test results
Health insurance or supplemental coverage information
Payment method for parking (cash, credit, or debit)
Comfortable clothing and a warm layer (ERs can be cool)
A phone charger or entertainment for potential wait times

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hôpital de Lachine's emergency department open 24/7?

Yes, the Emergency Department at Hôpital de Lachine is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including holidays. Note that outpatient clinics and specialty services follow regular business-day hours.

Which entrance do I use for the Emergency Department?

The Emergency Department is accessible through the St-Antoine entrance. Parking and the main drop-off zone are located on 16th Avenue.

Is Hôpital de Lachine a trauma centre?

No. Hôpital de Lachine is a primary and secondary care facility and is not designated as a trauma centre. Serious trauma cases are dispatched to the MUHC Glen (Royal Victoria) site, and stroke patients are directed to the Montreal Neurological Institute via an established service corridor.

Is Hôpital de Lachine part of the MUHC network?

Yes. Lachine Hospital has been part of the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) since 2008. As an MUHC site, it operates as a bilingual (French and English) academic health centre, and patients can be referred across MUHC sites when specialized care is needed.

What specialties is Hôpital de Lachine known for?

Lachine Hospital is recognized as a centre of excellence in ophthalmology, performing nearly 5,000 cataract surgeries per year and hosting approximately 15,000 ophthalmology clinic visits annually. The hospital also has specialty mandates in geriatric medicine and bariatric surgery.

How do I get to Hôpital de Lachine by public transit?

From Lionel-Groulx metro station, take the 491 bus to Provost and 10th Avenue and walk to 13th Avenue. From Angrignon metro station, take the 198 bus to Provost and 16th Avenue. Bus route 191 also serves the hospital. STM paratransit door-to-door service is available for eligible patients.

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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 estimates based on Quebec health data. Actual wait times may vary.

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