Quieter times: Pavillon Édouard-Asselin does not have an emergency department. For the main CHUM emergency department, general guidance applies: mid-morning on weekdays tends to be less congested than evenings or weekends. Always call ahead at (514) 890-8000 if your situation is not life-threatening.
Busier times: Pavillon Édouard-Asselin does not have an emergency department. At the main CHUM, evenings, weekends, and holidays typically see higher patient volumes. For non-urgent concerns, consider visiting a local CLSC or urgent care clinic to reduce wait times.
Pavillon Édouard-Asselin, located at 264 Boulevard René-Lévesque Est in the Ville-Marie borough of downtown Montréal, is a 14-storey laboratory and research support building within the CHUM (Centre hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal) network. The building houses the Hepato-Neuro Laboratory of the CRCHUM and is not a patient-facing emergency department or admissions hospital. Patients in Montréal seeking emergency or general medical care should proceed directly to the main CHUM campus at 1051 Rue Sanguinet, one of Canada's largest and most comprehensive academic health centres.
Services & Specialties
Hepato-Neuro Laboratory research (CRCHUM), Laboratory and diagnostic support services, Part of CHUM network — full emergency and specialized care available at main CHUM campus, CHUM network: general and emergency medicine, CHUM network: specialized and superspecialized care, CHUM network: cancer centre (oncology), CHUM network: gynecological clinics, CHUM network: addictions medicine, CHUM network: pain clinic, CHUM network: sleep clinic, CHUM network: diagnostic testing centre.
Amenities
No on-site cafeteria confirmed at this pavilion
No on-site pharmacy confirmed at this pavilion
No elevator or wheelchair ramp listed at this address
Full amenities (cafeteria, pharmacy, auditorium, library, parking) available at main CHUM campus at 1051 Rue Sanguinet
Do not come to Pavillon Édouard-Asselin for emergency care — this building is a research and laboratory facility, not a patient hospital.
For any medical emergency in Montréal, go directly to the main CHUM at 1051 Rue Sanguinet or call 911.
Call CHUM at (514) 890-8000 before visiting to confirm which pavilion or clinic is the right destination for your appointment.
Use Champ-de-Mars or Berri-UQAM métro stations for the easiest transit access to this part of downtown Montréal.
If you have an appointment within the CHUM network, confirm the exact building address in advance — the CHUM campus spans multiple buildings across the Ville-Marie neighbourhood.
What to Bring
Valid government-issued photo ID (e.g., driver's licence or passport)
Quebec health insurance card (carte d'assurance maladie / RAMQ card)
List of current medications including dosages
Provincial health card or out-of-province insurance information if applicable
Any relevant medical records, referral letters, or test results
Emergency contact name and phone number
Method of payment for any applicable fees or parking
Comfortable clothing and a book or device if a wait is expected
Parking
No on-site parking is available at Pavillon Édouard-Asselin (264 Boul. René-Lévesque Est). Patients and visitors should use the main CHUM campus parking garage at 1051 Rue Sanguinet. Contact CHUM directly at (514) 890-8000 for current parking rates and availability.
Getting There
Pavillon Édouard-Asselin is well served by public transit in downtown Montréal. The nearest métro station is Champ-de-Mars (Green Line / Ligne 1), approximately a 6-minute walk away. Berri-UQAM station (Green, Orange, and Yellow Lines) is also nearby. STM bus routes serving the area include lines 14, 30, 55, 150, 430, 445, 515, and 747 (airport express). Nearby stops include René-Lévesque / Sanguinet, René-Lévesque / De L'Hôtel-De-Ville, and Berri / René-Lévesque.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Pavillon Édouard-Asselin have an emergency department?
No. Pavillon Édouard-Asselin is a laboratory and research support building within the CHUM network and does not operate an emergency department or admit patients. For emergency care in Montréal, go to the main CHUM at 1051 Rue Sanguinet or call 911.
What is Pavillon Édouard-Asselin used for?
The pavilion primarily houses the Hepato-Neuro Laboratory of the CRCHUM (Centre de Recherche du CHUM). It serves a laboratory and research function within the broader CHUM academic health network and is not open to the general public for clinical care.
Is Pavillon Édouard-Asselin part of the CHUM?
Yes. Pavillon Édouard-Asselin is a support building within the CHUM (Centre hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal) network. The CHUM is one of Canada's largest academic hospitals, affiliated with the Université de Montréal, and was formed in 1995 through the merger of Hôtel-Dieu de Montréal, Hôpital Notre-Dame, and Hôpital Saint-Luc.
What is the history of Pavillon Édouard-Asselin?
The building was constructed in 1959 and was originally part of Hôpital Saint-Luc, a full-service teaching hospital in Montréal. When Hôpital Saint-Luc closed in October 2017 and its patients were transferred to the new CHUM megahospital, Pavillon Édouard-Asselin was retained as a research and laboratory support facility. The original Saint-Luc hospital building was demolished in 2018.
How do I get to Pavillon Édouard-Asselin by public transit?
The building at 264 Boulevard René-Lévesque Est is accessible via the Champ-de-Mars métro station (Green Line), about a 6-minute walk away. Berri-UQAM station is also nearby. STM bus routes 14, 30, 55, 150, 430, 445, 515, and 747 all serve the surrounding area.
Is there parking at Pavillon Édouard-Asselin?
No on-site parking is available at 264 Boulevard René-Lévesque Est. Visitors should use the main CHUM campus parking garage at 1051 Rue Sanguinet. For current rates, contact CHUM at (514) 890-8000.
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.
This hospital does not publish a live wait, so the figure above comes from our model rather than from its own feed. We publish how that model performs where it can be checked, at the hospitals that do publish. See the accuracy scorecard, or how we work the number out.
If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 immediately.
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