Hôtel-Dieu de Montmagny is a regional community hospital serving Montmagny and the surrounding Chaudière-Appalaches area, operated under the CISSS de Chaudière-Appalaches network. Its emergency department operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, with 10 functional stretcher bays, providing urgent and emergency care to residents of Montmagny and the lower St. Lawrence region. As a high-capacity community-level facility, it is well suited for urgent medical needs and offers a broad range of on-site clinical services including surgery, maternal-newborn care, dialysis, and respiratory therapy.
Services & Specialties
24/7 Emergency Department, Minor surgery, Wound care and dressing changes, Dialysis, Doppler imaging, Gastroscopy, Respiratory therapy (inhalothérapie), Mother-Child Centre (Centre Mère-Enfant), Operating room / surgical services, Laboratory and pathology, Contraception and emergency oral contraception, Social adaptation services, Needle exchange program (free).
Amenities
Bilingual services (French and English)
Wheelchair accessible entrance and elevator access
You can book a telephone appointment at any hour of the day or night — call 418-248-0630 to arrange your visit and potentially reduce your wait time.
The ER has only 10 stretcher bays, so arriving during off-peak hours (mid-morning on weekdays) may result in shorter wait times.
Since public transit does not serve this location, arrange your ride in advance — especially for late-night or early-morning visits.
Bring your provincial health card (carte d'assurance maladie) and any relevant medical documents; services are available in both French and English.
A modernization project is underway at the hospital — allow extra time for wayfinding and follow posted signage when navigating the facility.
What to Bring
Quebec health insurance card (carte d'assurance maladie / RAMQ)
Government-issued photo ID
List of current medications and dosages
Provincial drug insurance card or private insurance information
Any relevant medical records, test results, or referral letters
Personal items for a potential wait (water bottle, snack, phone charger)
Comfortable clothing appropriate for examination
Emergency contact information
Parking
Paid on-site parking is available at the hospital. The facility is fully wheelchair accessible with elevator access and no stair barriers. Specific parking rates were not publicly listed — contact the hospital at 418-248-0630 for current details.
Getting There
Public transit is not available to this location. Hôtel-Dieu de Montmagny is a car-dependent facility. Patients without a vehicle should arrange private transportation or taxi service in advance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Hôtel-Dieu de Montmagny emergency department open overnight?
Yes. The emergency department at Hôtel-Dieu de Montmagny is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including overnight, weekends, and all holidays.
Can I book an appointment at the Hôtel-Dieu de Montmagny ER by phone?
Yes. Telephone appointment booking is available at any hour of the day or night, every day of the year. Call 418-248-0630 (or toll-free 1-888-559-0630) to arrange a visit.
Does Hôtel-Dieu de Montmagny offer services in English?
Yes. Bilingual services in both French and English are available at this facility.
Is there parking available at Hôtel-Dieu de Montmagny?
Yes. Paid on-site parking is available. The building is fully wheelchair accessible with elevator access and no stair barriers. Contact the hospital at 418-248-0630 for current parking rates.
What clinical services does Hôtel-Dieu de Montmagny offer beyond emergency care?
The hospital offers a broad range of services including dialysis, Doppler imaging, gastroscopy, respiratory therapy, surgical services, a Mother-Child Centre, laboratory and pathology, wound care, and social adaptation services, among others.
Is Hôtel-Dieu de Montmagny accessible by public transit?
No. Public transit does not serve this location. The hospital is car-dependent, and patients without a vehicle should arrange a private ride or taxi in advance.
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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