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Hôpital Maisonneuve-Rosemont (HMR) is one of the largest hospital centres in Québec, serving approximately 670,000 residents across East Montréal with a full-service emergency department treating around 69,000 patients annually. The ED operates 54 beds and manages the full spectrum of adult, pediatric, psychiatric, and detoxification emergencies around the clock. As a University of Montréal–affiliated teaching hospital with recognized specialties in ophthalmology, nephrology, oncology, and neonatology, HMR offers a level of specialized care rarely found outside a major academic medical centre.
Services & Specialties
24/7 Emergency Department (54 beds), Adult and pediatric emergency care, Psychiatric emergency services, Detoxification services, General and internal medicine, Cardiology, Pneumology, Intensive care unit (ICU), Endocrinology, Obstetrics, gynecology, and neonatology (2nd neonatology centre in Québec), Ophthalmology (specialized centre), Nephrology (specialized centre), Stem cell and cellular therapy (first Centre of Excellence for Cellular Therapy in Canada), Diagnostic imaging: radiography, MRI, nuclear medicine, ultrasound (180,000–220,000 studies/year), Outpatient and ambulatory care, Surgical services (18,000+ procedures annually), Psychiatry, Research in cellular, molecular therapy, and regenerative medicine.
Amenities
Main cafeteria (cashless — bills can be converted to prepaid card at an on-site kiosk)
Café Cabrini snack bar at the main entrance
Wheelchair access ramps across all pavilions
Elevators in all pavilions
Paid parking (3 lots)
Strict smoke-free campus (including parking lots and vehicles)
HMR is a large multi-pavilion campus — confirm which pavilion your service or appointment is in before arriving, as entrances and parking areas differ between Pavilion J.A.-DeSève, Pavilion Maisonneuve, Pavilion Rosemont, and the Centre of Ambulatory Care.
The hospital primarily operates in French. English-speaking patients have legal protections for access to services in English at HMR — don't hesitate to request English-language assistance.
The ED treats approximately 69,000 patients per year. Triage is standard; urgent and life-threatening cases are always prioritized. For minor issues, consider whether a walk-in clinic (clinique sans rendez-vous) may serve you faster.
If you are a frequent outpatient (chemotherapy, dialysis, or similar), ask the parking office about a frequent-visitor parking permit to reduce costs and hassle.
The Passport Canada app lets you pay for and extend parking remotely — download it before your visit to avoid returning to the pay station mid-appointment.
What to Bring
Québec health insurance card (carte d'assurance maladie / RAMQ card)
Government-issued photo ID
List of current medications, dosages, and allergies
Provincial health card or out-of-province insurance information if applicable
Personal items for a potentially long wait: water bottle, snacks, phone charger
Warm layer or blanket — ERs can be cold
Contact information for your family doctor or specialist
Licence plate number if driving, for parking payment at the outdoor pay station
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Hôpital Maisonneuve-Rosemont have a 24/7 emergency department?
Yes. HMR's emergency department is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, every day of the year. The ED has 54 beds and treats approximately 69,000 patients annually.
Does HMR offer pediatric emergency care?
Yes. HMR's emergency department handles pediatric emergencies in addition to adult, psychiatric, and detoxification cases. The hospital is also Québec's second neonatology centre, reflecting its deep expertise in care for newborns and young patients.
Is Hôpital Maisonneuve-Rosemont a French-language hospital? Can I be served in English?
HMR operates primarily in French. However, English-speaking patients have existing legal protections guaranteeing access to health services in English at HMR. You may request English-language assistance when you arrive.
How do I get to HMR by public transit?
Take the Green Line metro to Assomption station, which is approximately 1 km (about 15 minutes on foot) from the hospital. STM Bus 131 runs directly along Boulevard de l'Assomption to the hospital entrance, and Bus 197 serves the area via Boulevard Rosemont. Several other routes (18, 185, 811, 370) also operate nearby.
What parking is available at Hôpital Maisonneuve-Rosemont?
HMR has three paid parking lots accessible from Boulevard de l'Assomption. You pay at an outdoor kiosk using your licence plate number — no windshield ticket is needed. The Passport Canada app (Android and iOS) can also be used for payment and to extend your session remotely. Frequent-patient parking permits are available at the parking office for those attending 10 or more times per month.
What specialties is HMR particularly known for?
HMR is recognized as a centre of excellence for ophthalmology, nephrology, and stem cell/cellular therapy for cancer. It is home to the first Centre of Excellence for Cellular Therapy in Canada, established in 2013, and conducts leading research in immunology-oncology, nephrology, and vision health through its affiliated research institute.