HÔPITAL SAINT-FRANÇOIS DASSISE

Location & Access

10 Rue De L'Espinay, Québec, QC G1L 3L5

On-site parking is available at 10 Rue de l'Espinay, with accessible/disability parking spaces on site. Specific hourly rates are not published online; check signage on arrival or visit chudequebec.ca for current pricing details.

The hospital is located in the Limoilou neighbourhood of Québec City and is served by the Réseau de transport de la Capitale (RTC) bus network. Use the RTC trip planner at rtcquebec.ca with the address 10 Rue de l'Espinay to find current routes and schedules.

About HÔPITAL SAINT-FRANÇOIS DASSISE

Hôpital Saint-François d'Assise (HSFA) is a 24/7 acute care university teaching hospital located in the Limoilou neighbourhood of Québec City, operating as part of the CHU de Québec–Université Laval network. The emergency department offers specialized and supra-specialized care, with particular expertise in vascular medicine and obstetrics, serving adults across the greater Québec City region. As a large, high-capacity academic hospital affiliated with Université Laval's medical school, HSFA is well-suited for complex adult cases, though patients requiring highly specialized pediatric or trauma services may be directed to another CHU de Québec site.

Services & Specialties

24/7 Emergency Department (approx. 34 stretcher beds), Vascular disease (maladies vasculaires) — specialized and supra-specialized care, Obstetrics and women's health, General and specialized surgery, Addiction treatment services, Academic teaching and medical residency program, Clinical research — biomaterials, women's health, vascular diseases.

Amenities

• On-site parking including accessible spaces
• Contact hospital at (418) 525-4444 or visit chudequebec.ca for cafeteria, pharmacy, ATM, and Wi-Fi details

Best Times to Visit

Quieter times: No historical wait time data is currently available for this facility. Generally, mid-morning on weekdays (Tuesday through Thursday) tends to be less busy than evenings, weekends, and Monday mornings at most Canadian emergency departments.

Busier times: Emergency departments across Canada are typically busiest on weekday evenings (5–10 PM), weekend afternoons and evenings, and Monday mornings. Holidays and the height of cold-and-flu season (winter months) also tend to increase volume at Québec City ERs.

Tips Before You Go

• HSFA specializes in vascular disease and obstetrics — if your concern falls within these areas, this is one of Québec City's most specialized centres for your care.
• As a university teaching hospital, you may be assessed by supervised medical residents or students; this is normal and reflects the hospital's high academic standard of care.
• Call ahead at (418) 525-4444 for non-emergency inquiries before visiting, to confirm the appropriate site within the CHU de Québec network for your specific needs.
• If you require highly specialized pediatric emergency services, note that extensive pediatric care is based at the CHUL site within the CHU de Québec network.
• Take the RTC bus to minimize parking stress — use rtcquebec.ca to plan your route to 10 Rue de l'Espinay in Limoilou before you leave home.

What to Bring

• Valid provincial health insurance card (carte d'assurance maladie / RAMQ card)
• Government-issued photo ID
• List of all current medications, doses, and allergies
• Any relevant medical records, recent test results, or referral letters
• Name and contact information of your family doctor or specialist
• Phone charger or portable battery pack for the wait
• Cash or debit/credit card for parking and incidentals
• Comfortable clothing and a light jacket, as waiting areas can be cool

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.