HÔPITAL PIERRE-BOUCHER

Location & Access

1333 Boulevard Jacques-Cartier Est, Longueuil, QC J4M 2A5

The first two hours of parking are free for all visitors. Parking from 2 to 4 hours costs $6, and a full-day rate is $10. Rates are managed by CISSS de la Montérégie-Est — confirm current rates before your visit as they may be updated.

Hôpital Pierre-Boucher is well served by the Réseau de transport de Longueuil (RTL). Bus lines 123, 16, and 417 stop at Béliveau / Jacques-Cartier E., approximately a 1-minute walk from the entrance. Buses run from Terminus Longueuil approximately every 15 minutes, with a journey time of about 25 minutes. Terminus Longueuil connects directly to the Longueuil–Université-de-Sherbrooke Metro station on Montréal's Yellow Line.

About HÔPITAL PIERRE-BOUCHER

Hôpital Pierre-Boucher is a 329-bed regional hospital serving approximately 245,000 residents across eastern Longueuil, Boucherville, Varennes, Sainte-Julie, and surrounding communities. Its emergency department operates 24/7 and handles approximately 55,000 visits per year, making it one of the higher-volume EDs on Montréal's South Shore. The hospital offers general, specialized, and ultra-specialized care including obstetrics, pediatrics, oncology, surgery, and psychiatry, and is part of the CISSS de la Montérégie-Est network.

Services & Specialties

Emergency medicine (24/7), General and specialized surgery, Obstetrics and maternity care (~3,400 births/year), Pediatrics and Regional Specialized Pediatric Centre, Oncology, General psychiatry and detoxification, Psychiatric outpatient clinic, Palliative care, Physiotherapy and occupational therapy, Sleep clinic, Medical imaging and radiology, Medical teaching and internship program.

Amenities

• Cafeteria (La Bouchée) — ground floor, open daily 6:45 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
• Main admissions/reception desk — ground-floor hall, open Monday–Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (excluding holidays)
• Emergency reception available outside regular admissions hours
• Services available in both French and English

Best Times to Visit

Quieter times: Early weekday mornings (before 9:00 a.m.) typically see lower patient volumes at high-capacity urban EDs. If your condition is non-urgent, mid-morning on a weekday is generally your best option for a shorter wait.

Busier times: Evenings, weekends, and Monday mornings tend to be the busiest periods at high-volume emergency departments like Hôpital Pierre-Boucher. Holidays and days following long weekends also tend to surge in patient arrivals — avoid these times for non-urgent concerns if possible.

Tips Before You Go

• With roughly 55,000 visits per year, the ED is high-volume — arrive early in the morning on weekdays if your condition is non-urgent to face shorter waits.
• If you require higher-acuity care such as complex trauma or advanced cardiac intervention, you may be transferred to the nearby Hôpital Charles-LeMoyne — knowing this in advance can help you plan.
• Bring exact change or a debit card for parking. The first two hours are free, but longer stays are charged. Move your car or top up before your free period expires.
• The main admissions desk closes at 4:00 p.m. on weekdays — outside those hours, go directly to the emergency department reception for registration and direction.
• Do not leave valuables unattended during your stay. The hospital advises patients to keep personal belongings secure at all times.

What to Bring

• Provincial health insurance card (carte d'assurance maladie / RAMQ card)
• Government-issued photo ID
• List of current medications and dosages
• Any relevant medical history, referral letters, or recent test results
• Payment method for parking (debit or small change)
• Phone charger or portable battery pack for longer waits
• Comfortable clothing and a light layer — waiting areas can be cool
• Snacks and water for accompanying family members, as wait times can be lengthy

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.