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).
Amenities
Bistro (2nd floor, open daily 7:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.)
Bistro at the emergency department
Cafeteria
Gift shop (ground floor, near main entrance — profits donated to the hospital)
Hôtel-Dieu de Lévis serves as the regional referral centre for Chaudière-Appalaches — if you are being transferred from a smaller area hospital, expect a higher-acuity environment and potentially longer waits as complex cases are prioritized.
The hospital is primarily French-language. If you require services in English, call 418-835-7121 ahead of your visit to confirm language support availability.
A bistro is located directly at the emergency department, which can be helpful for family members or companions during a long wait.
If you or a family member is receiving cancer treatment, ask about La Maison Dessercom nearby — it offers affordable overnight accommodations and meal coupons for the hospital cafeteria.
With approximately 66,000 ED visits per year, wait times can be significant during peak periods. Consider using real-time wait time information before heading in for non-life-threatening concerns.
What to Bring
Valid health insurance card (Carte d'assurance maladie du Québec / RAMQ card)
Government-issued photo ID
List of all current medications, including dosages
List of known allergies (medications, food, environmental)
Any relevant prior medical records, imaging, or specialist letters
Method of payment for parking
Phone charger or portable battery pack for long waits
Comfortable clothing and a light jacket — ER waiting areas can be cool
Parking
A visitor parking lot is available on site, with a dedicated parking office (Bureau stationnement, RC-106) located on the ground floor. Specific hourly and daily rates are not publicly listed — contact the parking office directly at RC-106 for current fee information before your visit.
Getting There
Hôtel-Dieu de Lévis is accessible by public transit via Société de transport de Lévis (STLévis). The closest stops are 'H.-Dieu De Lévis – St-Omer' and 'Station H.-Dieu De Lévis,' served by bus lines 11, 11A, 13, 15, and L2. Routes 11 and 11A connect the hospital directly to the Traverse (Lévis–Québec ferry terminal), UQAR, and the Lauzon corridor.
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.
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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