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
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
Parking
Parking near the Emergency Department is accessed via 16th Avenue. Payment terminals accepting cash, credit, or debit are located at the hospital entrance on 16th Avenue; exit barriers accept Visa or Mastercard for hourly parking. A drop-off/pick-up zone is available at the main entrance on 16th Avenue. The speed limit on hospital grounds is 10 km/h. Frequent-user passes are available for outpatients visiting at least 10 times per month through the Parking Customer Service Office.
Getting There
From Lionel-Groulx metro station, take the 491 bus to Provost and 10th Avenue, then walk down Provost and turn left on 13th Avenue. From Angrignon metro station, take the 198 bus to Provost and 16th Avenue, then walk down 16th Avenue to the hospital. Bus line 191 also serves the hospital. STM's paratransit (door-to-door) service is available for eligible patients at all MUHC sites.
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.
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.
We check our own accuracy. Forecasting two hours ahead, the ERstat estimate was typically off by 33 minutes against what hospitals themselves later posted, compared with 41 minutes for the hospital's own current figure, and was the closer of the two 58% of the time. See the full scorecard, or how we work the number out.
If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 immediately.
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