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HÔPITAL GÉNÉRAL DU LAKESHORE

160 Avenue Stillview, Pointe-Claire, QC (514) 630-2225

Current ER wait

11h 28m

45 waiting

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In an emergency, call 911. Independent service, not affiliated with this hospital. Free nurse advice: 811.

Open 24/7

Source: Gouvernement du Québec – Santé·high confidence·verified 2mo ago

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12-Hour Forecast

11h28
11pm
13h21
12am
14h38
1am
14h8
2am
14h30
3am
14h37
4am
14h54
5am
15h45
6am
14h32
7am
15h9
8am
12h54
9am
11h49
10am

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

Best Times to Visit

Shortest wait Fridays 12pm avg ~2h 39m
Longest wait Tuesdays 12am avg ~10h 10m

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LE COUVENT

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HÔPITAL ANNA-LABERGE

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9h 54m

HÔPITAL JUIF DE RÉADAPTATION

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About HÔPITAL GÉNÉRAL DU LAKESHORE

Lakeshore General Hospital's emergency department is one of Montreal's busiest, serving over 40,000 patients annually from the West Island region and surrounding communities. With 30 monitored stretchers, 4 isolation rooms, and 4 resuscitation rooms, this McGill University-affiliated facility delivers acute and trauma care 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Situated near Highways 13, 20, 40, and 520 in Pointe-Claire, it is a primary destination for accident victims and complex medical emergencies serving a regional population of approximately 377,000.

Services & Specialties

Emergency Medicine (24/7), Trauma and accident stabilization, Resuscitation care (4 dedicated rooms), Isolation rooms for infectious cases, Medical imaging and CT scanning, Cardiology, Oncology (4,400+ treatments per year), Surgery (17,000+ procedures per year), Obstetrics and birthing centre (1,600+ births per year), Intensive Care Unit (ICU), Psychiatry and short-stay mental health unit, Dialysis, Endoscopy, Endocrinology, Gastroenterology, Ophthalmology, ENT (Ear, Nose and Throat), Palliative care, Geriatrics, Diabetes Clinic, Day Medicine, General Surgery.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lakeshore General Hospital's emergency department open 24/7?
Yes, the emergency department at Lakeshore General Hospital in Pointe-Claire is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including weekends and holidays.
How busy is the Lakeshore General ER?
Lakeshore General's ED is one of the busiest in Montreal, receiving over 40,000 patient visits per year. It serves a West Island population of approximately 377,000 and also treats accident victims from nearby major highways including Highways 13, 20, 40, and 520.
Can I be seen in English at Lakeshore General Hospital?
Yes. Lakeshore General Hospital offers services and patient charting in both French and English, making it one of the bilingual acute care facilities serving Montreal's West Island anglophone and francophone communities.
Is Lakeshore General Hospital a teaching hospital?
Yes. The emergency department and broader hospital are affiliated with McGill University's Department of Emergency Medicine. Medical trainees may be involved in patient care across emergency, palliative, geriatric, and ambulatory services.
What major services are available beyond the emergency department at Lakeshore General?
Lakeshore General is a full-service acute care hospital offering surgery (17,000+ procedures annually), oncology (4,400+ treatments annually), obstetrics (1,600+ births annually), an ICU, psychiatry, cardiology, dialysis, endoscopy, and numerous specialized clinics including diabetes, endocrinology, and gastroenterology.
How do I get to Lakeshore General Hospital by public transit?
STM bus routes 200 and 203 stop at Stillview / Sedgefield, a 3-minute walk from the hospital entrance. Routes 217 and 382 also serve the area. The VH commuter train line stops at Gare Cedar Park, approximately a 23-minute walk from the hospital.

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