HÔPITAL SANTA CABRINI

Location & Access

5655 Rue Saint-Zotique Est, Montréal, QC H1T 1P7

Paid parking is available on-site with entrance from Rue Saint-Zotique Est. Parking is free for stays under 2 hours. Payment is made at an outdoor meter — no dashboard ticket required, so have your licence plate number ready. The Passport Canada app (Android and iOS) is also accepted and lets you monitor and extend your parking time remotely. Note: these rates apply to visitors and patients only, not employees or physicians. Long-stay permits can be obtained at the parking office at Hôpital Maisonneuve-Rosemont during business hours.

The hospital is accessible by Métro via Cadillac or de l'Assomption stations, and by bus routes 32, 131, 18, and 95. A BIXI bike-share station is located at the hospital entrance on Rue Saint-Zotique (seasonal), and a dedicated cycling lane on Rue Saint-Zotique allows safe bike access.

About HÔPITAL SANTA CABRINI

Hôpital Santa Cabrini Ospedale operates a 24/7 emergency department with 38 working beds, serving east Montréal and the surrounding communities from its location in Little Italy at 5655 Rue Saint-Zotique Est. As a secondary trauma centre affiliated with the CIUSSS de l'Est-de-l'Île-de-Montréal, it offers a broad range of specialist services including oncology, surgery, and intensive care. The hospital is uniquely equipped to serve patients in French, English, and Italian, making it especially accessible to Montréal's Italian-speaking community.

Services & Specialties

24/7 Emergency Department (38 beds), Intensive Care Unit (ICU), Secondary Trauma Centre, Cancer Centre, Breast Cancer Treatment Centre, Upper Digestive Surgery Centre, Bariatric Surgery Centre, Thoracic Surgery, Vascular Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Hematology, Nephrology, Neurology, Palliative Care, Services in French, English, and Italian.

Amenities

• On-site chapel open to patients and the community
• BIXI bike-share station at the entrance (seasonal)
• Cycling lane access on Rue Saint-Zotique
• Entirely smoke-free facility including all grounds, parking areas, and vehicles
• Services available in French, English, and Italian

Best Times to Visit

Quieter times: No historical wait time data is currently available for this location. Generally, mid-morning on weekdays (Tuesday through Thursday) tends to be less busy than evenings, weekends, or Monday mornings. Check real-time wait estimates on this page before heading in.

Busier times: Emergency departments across Québec — including Santa Cabrini — are typically busiest on Monday mornings, Friday evenings, and throughout weekends. Late evenings between 6 PM and midnight also tend to see higher volumes. If your condition is not life-threatening, consider these patterns when planning your visit.

Tips Before You Go

• Call ahead at 514-252-6000 if your situation allows — staff can advise whether the ER or a walk-in clinic is more appropriate for your needs.
• Urgent and life-threatening cases are always prioritized; non-urgent walk-in patients may experience longer waits depending on department volume, which is common across Quebec hospitals.
• If you or a family member speaks Italian, know that Santa Cabrini is one of the few Montréal hospitals with staff routinely serving patients in Italian — don't hesitate to request it.
• Have your licence plate number ready before you park — the outdoor payment meter requires it and there is no dashboard ticket system.
• Use the Passport Canada app to pay for and extend parking remotely, so you're not worrying about the meter while you're inside.
• Arrive via Métro (Cadillac or de l'Assomption stations) to avoid parking altogether, especially during peak hours.

What to Bring

• Provincial health insurance card (carte d'assurance maladie / RAMQ card)
• Government-issued photo ID
• List of current medications, dosages, and allergies
• Any relevant medical history documents or recent test results
• Contact information for your family doctor or specialist
• Phone charger or portable battery pack
• Snacks, water, and a warm layer for potentially long waits
• Payment method for parking (or the Passport Canada app set up on your phone)

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.