HÔPITAL DE RÉADAPTATION LINDSAY

Location & Access

6363 Chemin Hudson, Montréal, QC H3S 1M9

Paid parking is available on site at the Lindsay Pavilion. Specific rates are not published online — contact the facility directly at 514-737-3661 for current parking information.

The facility is well served by public transit. The nearest metro station is Université de Montréal (Ligne 5 Blue / Ligne 2 Orange), approximately 392 metres away — about a 6-minute walk. STM bus lines 51, 129, 161, and 165 also stop near the institute.

About HÔPITAL DE RÉADAPTATION LINDSAY

Hôpital de Réadaptation Lindsay (Pavillon Lindsay of the IRGLM) is a specialized rehabilitation hospital located at 6363 Chemin Hudson in Montréal, QC — not an emergency department or acute-care facility. It provides highly specialized inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation services for adults with motor or neurological impairments, with access by referral only. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, please call 911 or proceed to the nearest acute-care hospital emergency department in Montréal.

Services & Specialties

Inpatient rehabilitation (164-bed facility), Specialized outpatient rehabilitation consultations, Pain clinic, Orthotics and prosthetics (sale and rental), Adaptive equipment loan and rental (wheelchairs, walkers, crutches, canes), Emergency wheelchair repair, Foot care, Laser treatment, Radiology (for IRGLM inpatients and outpatients only), Interdisciplinary rehabilitation teams under four client programs, Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Rehabilitation (CRIR) on site.

Amenities

• Wheelchair accessible building
• Elevator access
• Services offered in French and English
• On-site radiology (for referred IRGLM patients only)

Best Times to Visit

Quieter times: As a referral-only rehabilitation facility with scheduled appointments, there are no walk-in peak or off-peak times. Attend only at your scheduled appointment time. For emergencies, seek care at a Montréal acute-care hospital immediately.

Busier times: This facility does not accept walk-in patients at any time. Do not attend without a confirmed referral and appointment. Avoid presenting to this location during a medical emergency — call 911 or go directly to an acute-care emergency department.

Tips Before You Go

• This is not an emergency or walk-in facility — all services require a referral from a physician or acute-care hospital.
• If you are experiencing a medical emergency in Montréal, call 911 immediately or go to the nearest acute-care hospital ER.
• Before visiting, always call ahead at 514-737-3661 to confirm your appointment and access instructions, as entry is restricted to referred patients.
• Public transit is the easiest way to reach the Lindsay Pavilion — the Université de Montréal metro station is just a 6-minute walk away.
• If you need prosthetic, orthotic, or adaptive equipment services, confirm your eligibility and referral status with your care team before arriving.

What to Bring

• Valid provincial health insurance card (carte d'assurance maladie / RAMQ card)
• Government-issued photo ID
• Referral documentation from your physician or discharging hospital
• List of current medications and dosages
• Any relevant medical records, imaging, or discharge summaries
• Contact information for your family physician or specialist
• Comfortable clothing suitable for rehabilitation exercises
• Any assistive devices you currently use (crutches, brace, etc.)

Frequently Asked Questions

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.

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