Montréal ER Wait Times

26 emergency departments · QC · Live as of 4:30 p.m. EDT

Shortest wait in Montréal right now

1h 30m Institut en santé mentale de Montréal

Avg 5h 45m · Longest 15h 27m · 328 waiting

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Institut en santé mentale de Montréal

24/7 · 7401, rue Hochelaga

1h 30m

Institut Douglas

24/7 · 6875, boulevard LaSalle

1h 54m

L'HÔPITAL DE MONTRÉAL POUR ENFANTS

24/7 · 2300 Rue Tupper

2h 7m

Hôpital Albert-Prévost

Limited hours · 6555 Boulevard Gouin Ouest

2h 22m

HÔPITAL FLEURY

24/7 · 2180 Rue Fleury Est

2h 40m

INSTITUT DE CARDIOLOGIE DE MONTRÉAL

24/7 · 5000 Rue Bélanger

2h 57m

HÔPITAL NOTRE-DAME

24/7 · 1560 Rue Sherbrooke Est

3h 27m

CHU SAINTE-JUSTINE

24/7 · 3175 Chemin De La Côte-Sainte-Catherin

4h 16m

HÔPITAL GÉNÉRAL DE MONTRÉAL

24/7 · 1650 Avenue Cedar

4h 48m

CENTRE HOSPITALIER DE ST. MARY

24/7 · 3830 Avenue Lacombe

5h 13m

CHUM

24/7 · 1000 Rue Saint-Denis

5h 27m

HÔPITAL DE LACHINE

24/7 · 650 16E Avenue

5h 46m

HÔPITAL DE VERDUN

24/7 · 4000 Boulevard Lasalle

5h 53m

HÔPITAL JEAN-TALON

24/7 · 1385 Rue Jean-Talon Est

5h 57m

HÔPITAL GÉNÉRAL JUIF

24/7 · 4335 Chemin De La Côte-Sainte-Catherin

6h 12m

HÔPITAL MAISONNEUVE-ROSEMONT

24/7 · 5415 Boulevard De L'Assomption

8h 30m

HÔPITAL SANTA CABRINI

24/7 · 5655 Rue Saint-Zotique Est

8h 49m

HÔPITAL DE LASALLE

24/7 · 8585 Terrasse Champlain

8h 53m

HÔPITAL ROYAL VICTORIA

24/7 · 687 Avenue Des Pins Ouest

12h 42m

HÔPITAL DU SACRÉ-CŒUR DE MONTRÉAL

24/7 · 5400 Boulevard Gouin Ouest

15h 27m

CHU Sainte-Justine

24/7 · 5757 Avenue Decelles

1h 30m–2h 45mPredicted

CHUM - Hôpital Saint-Luc

24/7 · 1058 Rue Saint-Denis

2h 45m–4h 45mPredicted

HÔPITAL NEUROLOGIQUE DE MONTRÉAL

24/7 · 3801 Rue University

1h 30m–2h 30mPredicted

PAVILLON RACHEL-TOURIGNY

24/7 · 5305 Boulevard De L'Assomption

2h 45m–5h 15mPredicted

PAVILLON ROSEMONT

24/7 · 5689 Boulevard Rosemont

1h 30m–2h 45mPredicted

SITE GLEN

24/7 · 1001 Rue Décarie

1h 30m–2h 30mPredicted

Montréal ER Wait Forecast

Predicted average ER wait across Montréal over the next 12 hours, based on ERstat’s model. Use it to time a non-urgent visit for a quieter window.

Montréal ER Forecast — Next 12 Hours

5h45
8pm
6h13
9pm
6h24
10pm
6h45
11pm
6h51
12am
7h14
1am
7h16
2am
7h19
3am
7h17
4am
7h22
5am
7h34
6am
7h29
7am

Projected from typical wait patterns across Montréal ERs and the current average wait.

Best Time to Visit an ER in Montréal

Based on historical wait patterns across Montréal emergency departments, here is when they tend to be quietest and busiest. Waits are typically longest in the early morning and shortest around midday.

Shortest wait Mondays 12pm avg ~2h 28m
Longest wait Saturdays 3am avg ~6h 43m

Nearby ERs Outside Montréal

HÔPITAL DE SAINT-JÉRÔME

Saint-Jérôme · 42 km away

8h 30m

HÔPITAL GÉNÉRAL DU LAKESHORE

Pointe-Claire · 20 km away

9h 5m

HÔPITAL DU HAUT-RICHELIEU

Saint-Jean-Sur-Richelieu · 33 km away

10h 18m

HÔPITAL DE LA CITÉ-DE-LA-SANTÉ

Laval · 13 km away

11h 14m

HÔPITAL DE SAINT-EUSTACHE

Saint-Eustache · 25 km away

11h 28m

Emergency Rooms in Montréal

Montréal has 26 emergency departments — 25 open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and 1 with limited operating hours. 20 of 26 currently have live wait time data. Right now, 328 people are waiting across Montréal emergency departments.

Wait time data for Montréal is sourced from Santé Québec (Index santé) and updates as frequently as every 15 minutes. ERstat displays the estimated time from triage registration to being seen by a physician.

All emergency departments in Montréal use the Canadian Triage and Acuity Scale (CTAS) to prioritize patients. Patients with more serious conditions are always seen first, regardless of arrival time or displayed wait. A shorter posted wait does not guarantee a shorter visit — it depends on the severity of your condition relative to other patients in the department.

Tips for Visiting an ER in Montréal

Check wait times on this page before leaving. ERstat updates every 5 minutes and shows all Montréal ERs sorted from shortest to longest wait. Each hospital page includes a 12-hour forecast chart and a “Best Time to Visit” pattern based on historical data.

If your condition is not life-threatening, consider whether a walk-in clinic, urgent care centre, or pharmacist could help instead. Quebec pharmacists can assess and prescribe for many common conditions with no appointment needed. See what your pharmacist can treat →

Not sure if you need the ER? Call 811 to speak with a registered nurse. Free, confidential, available 24/7.

If you are experiencing a medical emergency — chest pain, difficulty breathing, stroke symptoms, severe bleeding, or loss of consciousness — call 911 immediately.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the shortest ER wait time in Montréal right now?
The shortest ER wait time in Montréal right now is at Institut universitaire en santé mentale de Montréal with an estimated wait of 1h 30m. Wait times update every 15 minutes on ERstat.
How many emergency departments are in Montréal?
Montréal has 26 emergency departments, 25 of which operate 24/7. 20 currently have live wait time data available on ERstat.
How can I check ER wait times in Montréal?
ERstat tracks live ER wait times for all Montréal hospitals using data from Santé Québec (Index santé). Visit erstat.ca or check this page for current wait times, sorted from shortest to longest. Each hospital page includes a 12-hour forecast and a best time to visit pattern based on historical data.
What is the average ER wait time in Montréal?
Right now the shortest ER wait in Montréal is 1h 30m at Institut universitaire en santé mentale de Montréal, and the longest is 15h 27m. The average across Montréal's reporting emergency departments is about 5h 45m, but waits vary widely — checking the live board and choosing the shortest can save hours. The average shifts through the day; overnight tends to run longer than midday.
Should I go to the ER with the shortest wait time?
Not necessarily. All Canadian emergency departments use triage — patients with more serious conditions are seen first regardless of arrival time. A hospital with a longer posted wait may still see you faster if your condition is urgent. For non-emergencies, consider a walk-in clinic, urgent care, or pharmacist visit instead.
Where does ERstat get Montréal ER wait time data?
ERstat sources Montréal wait time data from Santé Québec (Index santé). Data updates as frequently as every 15 minutes.
What if all Montréal ERs have long wait times?
ERstat shows nearby emergency departments outside Montréal with current wait times and driving distance. You can also call 811 to speak with a registered nurse who can help you decide where to go. For non-emergency conditions, a pharmacist or walk-in clinic may be able to help with no wait.

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