The Montreal Children's Hospital (MCH) Emergency Department, located at 1001 Boulevard Décarie in Montréal, QC, provides around-the-clock emergency care for infants, children, and adolescents under 18. As a designated provincial pediatric and adolescent trauma centre and neurotrauma centre of expertise, the MCH delivers tertiary and quaternary-level care—including ultra-specialized services found nowhere else on the island of Montréal. Families across Quebec and beyond rely on this McGill University-affiliated teaching hospital for the most complex pediatric medical and surgical emergencies.
Services & Specialties
Pediatric emergency department (24/7), Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), Provincial pediatric and adolescent trauma centre, Neurotrauma centre of expertise, Sexual abuse designated assessment centre, Fetal interventions, ECMO (extracorporeal membrane oxygenation), Pediatric dialysis, Pediatric neurology and neurosurgery, Extreme prematurity care (52-bed neonatology unit), Pediatric cardiology and cardiac surgery, Operating rooms and perioperative services, Pediatric dental emergency (24-hour), Le SPOT Montréal — adolescent mental health crisis centre (ages 12–18), Brain, Development and Behaviour clinical network (autism, ADHD, developmental delay), Social services (available 24 hours), Interpretation services in over 300 languages.
Go directly to 1001 Boulevard Décarie — the hospital's former address at 2300 Rue Tupper has been closed since 2015.
Take the Orange metro line to Vendôme Station and use the underground tunnel to walk directly into the hospital — ideal in winter or with a sick child.
Use the red URGENCE/EMERGENCY drop-off ramp to let someone out at the ER entrance before searching for parking in the underground lot.
If your child requires frequent outpatient visits or a stay longer than two weeks, ask about the reduced-rate parking pass at the Parking Office in Block A.
The hospital offers interpretation services in over 300 languages — let triage staff know your preferred language as early as possible so services can be arranged promptly.
Le SPOT Montréal, located on site, provides specialized crisis support for adolescents aged 12–18 in suicidal crisis — this is a separate pathway from the main ER for eligible youth.
What to Bring
Provincial health insurance card (Carte Soleil / RAMQ card) for the child
Medicare or out-of-province insurance information if applicable
Child's immunization record and up-to-date medical history
List of current medications, dosages, and any known allergies
Comfort items for the child (favourite toy, blanket, or pacifier)
Snacks and water for accompanying adults and siblings
Phone charger and entertainment for potentially long waits
Any relevant referral letters, specialist reports, or imaging results
Parking
Underground parking at the MUHC Glen site accommodates 1,582 vehicles including 38 accessible spaces, and is accessible via Boulevard Décarie. You can walk directly from the underground lot into the Montreal Children's Hospital without going outside. An emergency drop-off ramp (follow the red URGENCE/EMERGENCY signs) is available before parking. An Express lot with 40 spaces sits on the main plaza near the main entrance. Payment kiosks on level P1 (outside the MCH Emergency entrance) and P2 accept debit, Visa, MasterCard, and cash. Electric vehicle spaces and wheelchair-accessible parking are also available. Families whose child requires frequent visits or a hospital stay of more than two weeks may apply for a reduced-rate parking pass at the Parking Office in Block A.
Getting There
The MUHC Glen site is directly connected to Vendôme intermodal station via a covered underground tunnel, making it accessible without stepping outside. Vendôme Station is served by the STM Orange metro line and AMT commuter rail. An elevator is available on the Glen site side of the tunnel for travellers with reduced mobility. STM's paratransit (door-to-door) service also provides pick-up and drop-off at the MCH main entrance for eligible passengers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the Montreal Children's Hospital Emergency Department located?
The MCH Emergency Department is located at 1001 Boulevard Décarie, Montréal, QC H4A 3J1 — at the MUHC Glen site. Note that the hospital's former address at 2300 Rue Tupper has been permanently closed since May 2015.
Does the Montreal Children's Hospital only treat children?
Yes. The MCH is a specialized hospital for patients under 18 years of age, offering emergency, general, specialized, and ultra-specialized pediatric care. It serves infants, children, and adolescents from across Quebec and beyond.
Can I take the metro to the Montreal Children's Hospital?
Yes. Vendôme Station on the STM Orange metro line (and AMT commuter rail) is connected to the MUHC Glen site via a 35-metre underground tunnel. You can walk from the station directly into the hospital without going outside, and an elevator is available for travellers with reduced mobility.
Is the Montreal Children's Hospital equipped to handle major trauma in children?
Yes. The MCH is a designated provincial pediatric and adolescent trauma centre as well as a neurotrauma centre of expertise. It is the only facility on the island of Montréal offering a full range of ultra-specialized pediatric services, including neurosurgery, cardiac surgery, ECMO, and fetal interventions.
Does the Montreal Children's Hospital offer mental health emergency services for teenagers?
Yes. Le SPOT Montréal, located on site, is an outpatient mental health centre specifically for adolescents aged 12 to 18 who are in suicidal crisis. Social services are also available 24 hours a day throughout the hospital.
Are services available in English at the Montreal Children's Hospital?
Yes. The MCH provides services in both French and English, and offers professional interpretation in over 300 other languages. Let triage or registration staff know your language preference when you arrive so interpretation can be arranged.
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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