What is the current ER wait time at HÔPITAL DE L'ARCHIPEL?

The current emergency room wait time at HÔPITAL DE L'ARCHIPEL is approximately 55m. 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 L'ARCHIPEL ER open right now?

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

What are the nearest emergency departments to HÔPITAL DE L'ARCHIPEL?

The nearest emergency departments to HÔPITAL DE L'ARCHIPEL are: Sacred Heart Hospital — 106 km away; Buchanan Memorial Community Health Centre — 132 km away; Inverness Consolidated Memorial Hospital — 135 km away (current wait: 1h 30m); Kings County Memorial Hospital — 147 km away; Queen Elizabeth Hospital — 156 km away (current wait: 10h). Current wait times are available at erstat.ca.

When is the best time to visit HÔPITAL DE L'ARCHIPEL emergency room?

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

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Hôpital de l'Archipel

Open 24 hours.

18m

About usualfor a Wednesday night

ERstat estimate if you leave now

Hospital posts 55m for a whole visit, ours to see a doctor · easing to 1:45 a.m. · How accurate?

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1 person has said how busy it was

Open 24 hours.

18m

About usualfor a Wednesday night

To see a doctor if you leave now

Easing by 1:45 a.m. · Hospital posts 55m for a whole visitDetails

18m is ERstat’s estimate of the time from arriving to seeing a doctor, for when you would get there. The hospital’s 55m is the whole visit, from arriving to leaving, so the two measure different things.

In the ER now: 0 waiting.

About usual compares the hospital’s posted wait right now (55m) with its own average for a Wednesday night over the last 8 weeks (58m).

Updated 12:00 a.m. EST.

1 person has said how busy it was

How accurate is ERstat? · How the estimate works

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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) 986-2121 Directions 430 Chemin Principal, Les Îles-De-La-Madeleine, QC

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12-Hour Forecast

55m

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43m

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45m

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

Best Times to Visit

Shortest wait Sundays 1am avg ~54m

Longest wait Mondays 2pm avg ~3h 47m

Nearby Alternatives

No other hospitals within 100 km. If non-urgent, consider calling 811 or seeing a pharmacist.

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About HÔPITAL DE L'ARCHIPEL

Hôpital de l'Archipel in Cap-aux-Meules is the sole acute care hospital serving the approximately 13,000 residents and seasonal visitors of the Îles-de-la-Madeleine archipelago in the Gulf of St. Lawrence. Classified as a General and Specialized Care Hospital (CHSGS) and operating as an hôpital de proximité, its emergency department runs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, with 6 functional stretcher bays staffed by specialist physicians and specialized nurse practitioners. As the only hospital on this remote island territory, it provides essential emergency, hospital, and community health services, while complex cases requiring advanced trauma, cardiac, or neurosurgical care are transferred to mainland Quebec.

Services & Specialties

24/7 Emergency Department, General and specialized hospital care (CHSGS), Laboratory services (fasting, non-fasting, anticoagulation monitoring), Walk-in GMF (Groupe de médecine de famille) clinic, CLSC community health services, Long-term care (CHSLD), Rehabilitation and intellectual disability services (CRDITSA), Designated sexual assault care centre, Specialist physician consultations, Specialized nurse practitioner care.

Amenities

CISSS des Îles administrative centre on-site (hours: Mon–Fri 8h–16h, closed 12h–13h)

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Tips Before You Go

This is the only hospital on the Îles-de-la-Madeleine — for life-threatening emergencies, call 911 immediately so staff can coordinate care and arrange medical evacuation to the mainland if needed.
If your health concern is non-urgent, consider the walk-in GMF clinic located on-site: Mon & Thu 8h–11h30 and 13h–16h, Tue 8h–11h30 and 15h–18h, Wed 8h–11h30 and 16h30–19h30, Fri 8h–11h30.
For fasting blood work, arrive at the laboratory between 7h and 9h on weekdays; non-fasting patients are seen 9h–11h, and anticoagulation follow-ups from 11h15–12h.
Visitors and tourists should be aware that highly specialized procedures (advanced cardiac intervention, neurosurgery, pediatric intensive care) are not available on the islands and require transfer to mainland Quebec — travel with sufficient medication supplies and relevant medical records.
The CISSS des Îles administrative offices are housed in this building; for non-emergency administrative inquiries, visit during business hours (Mon–Fri 8h–16h) rather than through the ER.

What to Bring

Valid provincial health card (RAMQ card for Quebec residents)
Government-issued photo ID
List of all current medications and dosages
Any relevant medical records, test results, or imaging
Contact information for your family doctor or specialist
Method of payment for any applicable fees
Warm clothing or a blanket — waiting areas can be cool
Snacks, water, and entertainment for potentially long waits

Parking

On-site surface parking is typical for this community hospital in Cap-aux-Meules. Contact the hospital directly at (418) 986-2121 for specific parking details, accessibility features, and any associated costs.

Getting There

Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine is a remote island archipelago with no formal public transit network. Access to the hospital is primarily by personal vehicle or taxi. The islands are reachable by air via Îles-de-la-Madeleine Airport (approximately 10 km away) or by ferry from Souris, Prince Edward Island.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hôpital de l'Archipel the only hospital on the Îles-de-la-Madeleine?

Yes. Hôpital de l'Archipel in Cap-aux-Meules is the sole acute care hospital on the Îles-de-la-Madeleine archipelago, serving all permanent residents and visitors. It is part of the CISSS des Îles, which oversees all health and social services across the island territory.

What happens if I need specialized care that isn't available on the islands?

For conditions requiring advanced trauma care, cardiac intervention, neurosurgery, or pediatric intensive care, patients are medically evacuated or transferred to hospitals on mainland Quebec. The hospital team coordinates these transfers as needed.

Does the hospital have a walk-in clinic separate from the emergency room?

Yes. A walk-in GMF (Groupe de médecine de famille) clinic operates on-site for non-emergency concerns. Hours are Monday and Thursday 8h–11h30 and 13h–16h, Tuesday 8h–11h30 and 15h–18h, Wednesday 8h–11h30 and 16h30–19h30, and Friday 8h–11h30.

What laboratory services are available and when?

The on-site laboratory serves fasting and diabetic patients from 7h–9h, non-fasting patients from 9h–11h, and anticoagulation follow-up patients from 11h15–12h, Monday through Friday.

Is Hôpital de l'Archipel equipped to handle sexual assault cases?

Yes. The hospital is a designated centre offering specialized services for victims of sexual assault, with trained staff available to provide appropriate care and support.

How do I get to the hospital if I am visiting the islands by ferry or plane?

The hospital is located at 430 Chemin Principal in Cap-aux-Meules. There is no public transit on the islands, so visitors arriving by ferry (from Souris, PEI) or by air (Îles-de-la-Madeleine Airport, about 10 km away) should arrange a personal vehicle or taxi to reach the hospital.

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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.

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