CHUL

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About CHUL

The Pavillon Centre Hospitalier de l'Université Laval (CHUL), located at 2705 Boulevard Laurier in Québec City, is part of the CHU de Québec-Université Laval network — the largest health establishment in Québec. Its emergency department operates 24/7 and handles approximately 79,000 visits per year, supported by around 30 medical staff and the full resources of a major academic hospital. Co-located with the Centre mère-enfant Soleil (CMES), CHUL offers secondary, tertiary, and quaternary care for patients across eastern Québec, making it the destination of choice for complex, high-acuity cases including pediatric, obstetric, and specialized medical emergencies.

Services & Specialties

24/7 emergency department, Pediatric emergency care (Centre mère-enfant Soleil), Obstetrics and maternal-fetal medicine, Digestive diseases, Chronic pain management, Medically assisted reproduction, Ophthalmology, Genetics, Dermatology, Orthopedics, Neuropsychology, Developmental clinic, Pain clinic, Addictions and mental health liaison (CRUV), Smoking cessation, PrEP clinic, Birth centre (Maison de naissance), Supra-regional provincial laboratory, Advanced diagnostics and sub-specialist consultation, Bilingual services (French and English).

Amenities

• Bilingual services (French and English)
• On-site parking
• Supra-regional laboratory on site
• For cafeteria, ATM, pharmacy, and Wi-Fi details, consult chudequebec.ca or call 418-525-4444

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Tips Before You Go

• CHUL is a high-volume academic ER seeing roughly 79,000 visits annually — arrive prepared for potential wait times, especially for non-critical conditions.
• If your visit involves a child or a pregnancy-related concern, CHUL's co-located Centre mère-enfant Soleil provides specialized pediatric and obstetric teams on site.
• As a university hospital, CHUL has access to sub-specialists and advanced diagnostics not available at community hospitals — it is the appropriate destination for complex or rare conditions.
• Services are offered in both French and English, so do not hesitate to request English-language care if needed.
• Confirm parking rates and transit options before your visit by checking chudequebec.ca or calling 418-525-4444, as specific details can change.

What to Bring

• Québec health insurance card (RAMQ card)
• Government-issued photo ID
• List of all current medications and dosages
• Any relevant medical records, test results, or imaging
• Health insurance or supplemental coverage information
• Emergency contact name and phone number
• Comfortable clothing and a warm layer (waiting areas can be cool)
• Phone charger or portable battery for extended waits

Parking

Parking is available on site near the hospital. Current rates and lot details are published on the official CHU de Québec website at chudequebec.ca under the CHUL parking section. Visitors should check the website or call 418-525-4444 for up-to-date pricing before their visit.

Getting There

CHUL is located on Boulevard Laurier in the Sainte-Foy district of Québec City, a major arterial road served by the Réseau de transport de la Capitale (RTC). For specific bus routes and schedules, use the RTC trip planner at rtcquebec.ca with the address 2705 Boulevard Laurier.

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.

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.