L'HÔPITAL DE MONTRÉAL POUR ENFANTS

About L'HÔPITAL DE MONTRÉAL POUR ENFANTS

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.

Amenities

• Cafeteria (Mon–Fri 7 a.m.–7 p.m.; weekends & holidays 9 a.m.–7 p.m.) with outdoor terrace May–October
• Over 20 commercial retailers including coffee shops, restaurants, and a pharmacy
• Gift shops and florist on site
• ATMs on level S1 (Block A) and ground floor (Blocks C and D)
• Free Wi-Fi (Network: CUSM-MUHC-PUBLIC; Username: public; Password: wifi)
• Multi-faith chapel (room A 02.0045) — open 24/7 to all
• National Bank Family Resource Centre — library, business centre, family conference room (Block A, RC.1107)
• Drop-in daycare 'Just for Kids Sibling Park' for siblings up to age 13 (priority to NICU/PICU families)
• Green spaces including a park, children's playground, Zen garden, and walking paths
• Volunteer escorts available at main entrance (RC level and S1 level during business hours)

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Tips Before You Go

• 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

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.