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
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.
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
Parking
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.
Getting There
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Hôpital Saint-François d'Assise specialize in?
HSFA is particularly recognized for its specialized and supra-specialized care in vascular disease (maladies vasculaires) and obstetrics. It also provides general emergency care, surgery, and addiction treatment as part of the CHU de Québec–Université Laval network.
Is HSFA a teaching hospital?
Yes. Hôpital Saint-François d'Assise is one of three teaching hospitals affiliated with the Université Laval Faculty of Medicine in Québec City. Patients may be seen by medical residents or students who are supervised by fully licensed attending physicians.
Does HSFA have specialized pediatric emergency services?
HSFA is primarily an adult-focused facility. Extensive and specialized pediatric emergency services within the CHU de Québec–Université Laval network are based at the Centre hospitalier de l'Université Laval (CHUL) site. If in doubt, call (418) 525-4444 for guidance on the appropriate site.
How many stretcher beds does the HSFA emergency department have?
The HSFA emergency department has approximately 34 functional stretcher beds, supporting its role as a high-capacity regional emergency facility in Québec City.
How do I get to Hôpital Saint-François d'Assise by public transit?
The hospital is situated in the Limoilou neighbourhood and is accessible via the Réseau de transport de la Capitale (RTC) bus network. Visit rtcquebec.ca and enter 10 Rue de l'Espinay as your destination to find the best current routes from your location.
What is the phone number for Hôpital Saint-François d'Assise?
The general inquiry phone number for HSFA is (418) 525-4444. For more information, you can also visit the CHU de Québec–Université Laval website at chudequebec.ca.
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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