Montréal ER Wait Times

25 emergency departments · QC · Live as of 1:00 a.m. EST

Shortest in Montréal if you leave now

Avg 3h 13m · Longest 5h 40m · 344 waiting

In an emergency, call 911.

Institut Douglas

24/7 · 6875, boulevard LaSalle

1h 53m

Institut de Cardiologie de Montréal

24/7 · 5000 Rue Bélanger

3h 13m

Hôpital de Lachine

24/7 · 650 16E Avenue

3h 45m

L'Hôpital de Montréal Pour Enfants

24/7 · 2300 Rue Tupper

4h 49m

CHU Sainte-Justine

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

7h 29m

Hôpital Santa Cabrini

24/7 · 5655 Rue Saint-Zotique Est

6h 58m

Hôpital Général Juif

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

7h 6m

Centre Hospitalier de St. Mary

24/7 · 3830 Avenue Lacombe

7h 45m

Hôpital Général de Montréal

24/7 · 1650 Avenue Cedar

7h 32m

Hôpital de Verdun

24/7 · 4000 Boulevard Lasalle

9h 8m

Hôpital Notre-Dame

24/7 · 1560 Rue Sherbrooke Est

10h 24m

Hôpital de Lasalle

24/7 · 8585 Terrasse Champlain

8h 33m

CHUM

24/7 · 1000 Rue Saint-Denis

12h 35m

Hôpital Maisonneuve-Rosemont

24/7 · 5415 Boulevard De L'Assomption

11h 8m

Hôpital Royal Victoria

24/7 · 687 Avenue Des Pins Ouest

13h 11m

CHU Sainte-Justine

24/7 · 5757 Avenue Decelles

1h 30m–3hPredicted

CHUM - Hôpital Saint-Luc

24/7 · 1058 Rue Saint-Denis

2h 30m–4h 30mPredicted

Hôpital du Sacré-CŒur de Montréal

24/7 · 5400 Boulevard Gouin Ouest

8h–12h 45mPredicted

Hôpital Albert-Prévost

Limited hours · 6555 Boulevard Gouin Ouest

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Hôpital Fleury

24/7 · 2180 Rue Fleury Est

3h 45m–7hPredicted

Hôpital Jean-Talon

24/7 · 1385 Rue Jean-Talon Est

4h–9hPredicted

Institut en santé mentale de Montréal

24/7 · 7401, rue Hochelaga

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Pavillon Rachel-Tourigny

24/7 · 5305 Boulevard De L'Assomption

2h–3h 45mPredicted

Pavillon Rosemont

24/7 · 5689 Boulevard Rosemont

1h 15m–2h 15mPredicted

Site Glen

24/7 · 1001 Rue Décarie

1h 15m–2h 15mPredicted

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.

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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 9am avg ~2h 39m
Longest wait Saturdays 12am avg ~6h 59m

Nearby ERs Outside Montréal

Hôpital Barrie Mémorial

Ormstown · 53 km away

4h 51m

Hôpital du Suroît

Salaberry-De-Valleyfield · 51 km away

7h 47m

Hôpital de La Cité-de-La-Santé

Laval · 13 km away

9h 34m

Hôpital de Saint-Jérôme

Saint-Jérôme · 41 km away

9h 43m

Hôpital Pierre-Le Gardeur

Terrebonne · 24 km away

10h 49m

Emergency Rooms in Montréal

Montréal has 25 emergency departments: 24 open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and 1 with limited operating hours. 15 of 25 currently have live wait time data. Right now, 344 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 Douglas with an estimated wait of 53m. 42 people reported from Montréal ERs this week.
How many emergency departments are in Montréal?
Montréal has 25 emergency departments, 24 of which operate 24/7. 15 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 53m at Institut universitaire en santé mentale Douglas, and the longest is 5h 40m. The average across Montréal's reporting emergency departments is about 3h 13m, but waits vary widely, and 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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