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
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
Parking
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.
Getting There
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Hôpital Pierre-Boucher have a pediatric emergency service?
Yes. The hospital hosts a Regional Specialized Pediatric Centre (Centre régional spécialisé pédiatrique), making it well-equipped to handle pediatric emergencies for children in the eastern Longueuil region and surrounding communities.
What happens if I need a higher level of care than Hôpital Pierre-Boucher can provide?
Patients requiring more advanced care — such as complex trauma or specialized cardiac procedures — are transferred to Hôpital Charles-LeMoyne, a larger tertiary facility located nearby on the South Shore.
How do I get to Hôpital Pierre-Boucher by public transit from Montréal?
Take the Montréal Metro Yellow Line to Longueuil–Université-de-Sherbrooke station, then board an RTL bus at Terminus Longueuil. Buses run approximately every 15 minutes and stop at Béliveau / Jacques-Cartier E., about a 1-minute walk from the hospital — the total journey takes roughly 25 minutes from Terminus Longueuil.
Is parking free at Hôpital Pierre-Boucher?
The first two hours of parking are free. After that, parking costs $6 for 2 to 4 hours and $10 for a full day. Rates are set by CISSS de la Montérégie-Est, so it's worth confirming current prices before your visit by calling (450) 468-8111.
What communities does Hôpital Pierre-Boucher serve?
The hospital is the primary regional health centre for approximately 245,000 people across Le Vieux-Longueuil, Boucherville, Varennes, Verchères, Sainte-Julie, Saint-Amable, Calixa-Lavallée, and Contrecoeur.
Are services available in English at Hôpital Pierre-Boucher?
Yes. While the hospital primarily operates in French, services are available in both English and French to accommodate patients across the region.
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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