Hôpital Notre-Dame, located at 1560 Rue Sherbrooke Est in downtown Montréal, operates a 24/7 emergency department serving the local community with triage, stabilization, investigation, and treatment services. Now functioning as a community general hospital under the CIUSSS du Centre-Sud-de-l'Île-de-Montréal, the facility offers a broad range of specialized clinics and diagnostic services for adults and children. Patients requiring emergency medical attention, urgent care, or access to specialized services such as cardiology, neurology, or detoxification will find comprehensive care at this historic Montréal institution.
Services & Specialties
24/7 Emergency Department with full triage and stabilization, Radiology: MRI, CT scan, X-ray, and ultrasound, Cardiology and electrophysiology, Neurology, Gastroenterology, Ear, nose and throat (ENT / otolaryngology), Gynecology, Pediatrics, Audiology and speech therapy, Physical therapy and occupational therapy, Respiratory physiology, Nutrition services, Detoxification services and Opioid Agonist Therapy (OAT) via the on-site Relay clinic, Emergency detoxification for severe withdrawal or poisoning, Day medicine and nursing services, Blood test centre (Centre des Prélèvements) by appointment.
Amenities
Medical laboratory (Centre des Prélèvements) in Pavillon Deschamps
Gastroenterology clinic in Pavillon Lachapelle
Multi-pavilion campus: Pavillons Mailloux, Deschamps, and Lachapelle
On-site Relay clinic for addiction and OAT services
Contact the hospital at 514-413-8777 or visit ciusss-centresudmtl.gouv.qc.ca for updated cafeteria, pharmacy, ATM, and Wi-Fi information
The emergency entrance is on Rue Plessis — not the main Sherbrooke Street entrance — so plan your route accordingly, especially if arriving by car or taxi.
Services at Hôpital Notre-Dame are offered primarily in French; if you require English-language assistance, inform staff at triage so accommodations can be arranged.
The ED has approximately 35 stretcher spaces and occupancy can exceed capacity during peak periods — consider checking real-time wait times before arriving if your condition is non-life-threatening.
If you need the blood test centre (Centre des Prélèvements), note it operates Monday to Friday, 7:00–15:00 by appointment only and is separate from emergency services.
Patients seeking detoxification support or opioid agonist therapy can access the on-site Relay clinic, which also handles emergency detox for severe withdrawal or poisoning cases.
List of all current medications, including dosages
List of known allergies (medications, foods, latex)
Any relevant medical records, recent test results, or imaging
Emergency contact name and phone number
Method of payment for parking
Comfortable clothing and a book or device for potential wait times
Parking
The emergency entrance is located on Rue Plessis. The main parking lot (Stationnement Hôpital Notre-Dame) is at 2125–2205 Rue Plessis. A reduced parking rate is available for eligible patients upon completing a form, and family members of hospitalized patients may qualify for free parking with a form signed by hospital staff. For current rates and eligibility, contact the hospital directly at 514-413-8777.
Getting There
The hospital is accessible by STM Métro and bus. Take the Green Line to Métro Sherbrooke and board Bus 24 eastbound, or take the Green Line to Métro Papineau and board Bus 45 northbound. The hospital is situated on Sherbrooke Street East in Ville-Marie, directly across from Parc La Fontaine.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the emergency entrance at Hôpital Notre-Dame?
The emergency entrance is located on Rue Plessis, not on the main Rue Sherbrooke Est side of the building. If arriving by car, taxi, or rideshare, direct your driver to the Rue Plessis entrance for the fastest access to the ED.
Does Hôpital Notre-Dame offer detoxification or addiction services in an emergency?
Yes. The hospital's on-site Relay clinic provides detoxification services and an Opioid Agonist Therapy (OAT) program. Emergency detoxification for severe withdrawal or poisoning is also available through the emergency department.
Is Hôpital Notre-Dame a teaching hospital affiliated with a university?
Hôpital Notre-Dame has been affiliated with Université de Montréal since 1920, making it one of Canada's longest-standing academic medical institutions. While it transitioned from a full-service teaching hospital to a community general hospital following the opening of the CHUM in 2017, its academic heritage remains central to its identity.
What specialized clinics are available at Hôpital Notre-Dame?
The hospital offers a wide range of specialized outpatient clinics including cardiology, gastroenterology, neurology, ENT/otolaryngology, gynecology, pediatrics, audiology, speech therapy, respiratory physiology, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and nutrition services.
How do I get to Hôpital Notre-Dame by public transit?
You can reach the hospital via the Montréal Métro Green Line. Take the Green Line to Métro Sherbrooke and board Bus 24 eastbound, or travel to Métro Papineau and board Bus 45 northbound. The hospital is on Rue Sherbrooke Est, directly across from Parc La Fontaine in the Ville-Marie borough.
Is parking available at Hôpital Notre-Dame, and are there reduced rates?
Yes. The main parking lot is at 2125–2205 Rue Plessis, close to the emergency entrance. Reduced parking rates are available for eligible patients, and family members of hospitalized patients may qualify for free parking with a form signed by hospital staff. Contact the hospital at 514-413-8777 or visit ciusss-centresudmtl.gouv.qc.ca for current rates and forms.
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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