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HÔTEL-DIEU DE LÉVIS

143 Rue Wolfe, Lévis, QC (418) 525-4444

Current ER wait

3h 56m

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3h 56m wait. See a doctor online instead? Often under an hour. Cold, UTI, rash, prescriptions and more. See a doctor online

In an emergency, call 911. Independent service, not affiliated with this hospital. Free nurse advice: 811.

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Source: Gouvernement du Québec / Santé Québec·high confidence·verified 1mo ago

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12-Hour Forecast

3h56
7am
3h16
8am
3h55
9am
3h44
10am
4h26
11am
3h39
12pm
3h5
1pm
2h33
2pm
1h56
3pm
1h34
4pm
1h47
5pm
2h12
6pm

Projected from this ER’s typical pattern and the current wait.

Best Times to Visit

Shortest wait Fridays 12pm avg ~1h 23m
Longest wait Wednesdays 3am avg ~5h 3m

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About HÔTEL-DIEU DE LÉVIS

Hôtel-Dieu de Lévis is the principal hospital centre of the Chaudière-Appalaches region, located at 143 Rue Wolfe in Lévis, Québec, and serving over 66,000 emergency visits annually. As a university-affiliated hospital centre (CHAU) with 349 short-term care beds, it provides general, specialized, and ultra-specialized care, acting as a referral hub for patients across Chaudière-Appalaches, Capitale-Nationale, and eastern Québec. Its modern, renovated emergency department with 43 functional stretcher beds is equipped to handle everything from routine urgent care to complex trauma, cardiac, neurological, and oncological emergencies.

Services & Specialties

Emergency medicine (43-bed ED, 24/7), Cardiology — ECG, echocardiography, coronary care unit, Regional Integrated Cancer Centre (CRIC), Hyperbaric medicine (largest hospital-based program in Canada), Neurology, Nephrology and dialysis, Orthopedics, Obstetrics and maternity, Psychiatry (Pavillon Dominique-Bédard), Gynecology — family gynecology clinic, Infectious diseases, Otolaryngology (ENT), Intensive/critical care, Stroke care (Canadian Stroke Consortium network), Traumatic brain injury care, Ambulatory care centre, Outpatient clinics (136,000 visits/year).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hôtel-Dieu de Lévis a full-service regional hospital or a community ER?
Hôtel-Dieu de Lévis is a full-service university-affiliated hospital centre (CHAU) and the principal referral hospital for the entire Chaudière-Appalaches region. It offers general, specialized, and ultra-specialized care, including cardiology, oncology, neurology, hyperbaric medicine, and intensive care — well beyond the scope of a community emergency department.
How many emergency beds does Hôtel-Dieu de Lévis have?
The emergency department at Hôtel-Dieu de Lévis has 43 functional stretcher beds. The department has been recently renovated and is described as modern and well organized.
Does Hôtel-Dieu de Lévis have a cancer centre?
Yes. Hôtel-Dieu de Lévis is home to the Regional Integrated Cancer Centre (Centre régional intégré de cancérologie, or CRIC), serving cancer patients across Chaudière-Appalaches. Cancer patients and their families visiting for treatment can also access affordable accommodations nearby at La Maison Dessercom.
Is the hyperbaric medicine service at Hôtel-Dieu de Lévis significant?
Yes — the hyperbaric medicine service at Hôtel-Dieu de Lévis is described as the most important hospital-based hyperbaric program in Canada. It serves patients from across the region who require hyperbaric oxygen therapy for conditions such as carbon monoxide poisoning, severe infections, and wound healing.
Can I get to Hôtel-Dieu de Lévis by public transit from Old Québec City?
Yes. You can take the Traverse ferry from the Old Port of Québec City to Lévis, then connect to STLévis bus routes 11 or 11A, which run directly from the ferry terminal (Traverse) to Hôtel-Dieu de Lévis. The closest stops are 'H.-Dieu De Lévis – St-Omer' and 'Station H.-Dieu De Lévis.'
Does Hôtel-Dieu de Lévis offer services in English?
Hôtel-Dieu de Lévis operates primarily in French. Patients who need English-language services are advised to contact the hospital at 418-835-7121 before their visit to confirm what language support is available.

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