PAVILLON ÉDOUARD-ASSELIN

Best Times to Visit

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.

About PAVILLON ÉDOUARD-ASSELIN

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

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Tips Before You Go

• 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

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.