Quieter times: No historical wait time data is currently available for this facility. For the main HMR emergency department, weekday mornings and early afternoons are generally less busy than evenings or weekends. As Pavillon Rachel-Tourigny serves referral patients only, contact the clinic directly at 514-252-3400 to schedule your visit.
Busier times: Emergency departments across Montréal tend to be busiest on evenings, weekends, and holidays. For the HMR emergency department, late afternoon through late evening typically sees the highest patient volumes. Referral-based appointments at Pavillon Rachel-Tourigny are not affected by walk-in surge patterns.
Pavillon Rachel-Tourigny is located at 5305 Boulevard de l'Assomption in the east end of Montréal and forms part of the Hôpital Maisonneuve-Rosemont (HMR) campus, one of the largest hospitals in Québec serving approximately 670,000 residents. This pavilion specializes in radiation oncology and cancer care, and houses the CIUSSS de l'Est-de-l'Île-de-Montréal administration — services here are by referral only. Patients seeking emergency care should proceed directly to the main HMR emergency entrance at 5415 Boulevard de l'Assomption, where a full 24/7 emergency department is in operation.
Services & Specialties
Radiation oncology, Oncology care unit (Unité de soins en cancérologie), Hematology, Bone marrow transplant program, Palliative care, Ophthalmology (Centre Michel-Mathieu), Banque d'yeux du Québec, Mental health and psychiatry, Psychiatric emergency (main HMR campus), Nephrology, University-affiliated clinical research (immunology-oncology, nephrology, vision health).
Pavillon Rachel-Tourigny is a specialty referral pavilion — if you need emergency care, go directly to the main Hôpital Maisonneuve-Rosemont emergency entrance at 5415 Boulevard de l'Assomption.
All oncology and specialty services at this pavilion require a physician referral — call 514-252-3400 before arriving to confirm your appointment and directions.
Have your licence plate number ready when parking, as the campus uses licence-plate-based parking meters with no dashboard ticket required.
Download the Passport Canada app before your visit to pay for parking and extend your time remotely without returning to the meter.
General visiting hours for hospitalized patients are 14:00 to 20:30 daily — plan your arrival accordingly to avoid being turned away.
The hospital operates primarily in French; bring any medical documents or health card information to help facilitate communication with staff.
What to Bring
Québec health insurance card (RAMQ card)
Government-issued photo ID
Physician referral letter or appointment confirmation
List of current medications and dosages
Any relevant medical records, test results, or imaging
Provincial or private insurance information
Comfortable clothing appropriate for a potentially long wait
Phone charger or portable battery pack
Parking
Three paid parking lots are available on the Hôpital Maisonneuve-Rosemont campus. The parking entrance for Pavillon Rachel-Tourigny is accessible from Boulevard de l'Assomption. Payment is made at an outdoor parking meter — have your licence plate number ready, as no dashboard ticket is required. Payment is also accepted via the Passport Canada app (Android and Apple), which allows you to monitor and add parking time remotely. Drop-off zones are reserved for patient drop-off and pick-up only; unauthorized vehicles are subject to towing.
Getting There
The Assomption metro station on the STM Green Line is approximately 1 km from the hospital campus. Multiple STM bus routes also serve the surrounding area. Seasonally, a BIXI bike-sharing station is located on Rue Rosemont at the corner of Rue Châtelain.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Pavillon Rachel-Tourigny have a walk-in emergency department?
No. Pavillon Rachel-Tourigny is a specialty pavilion focused on radiation oncology, cancer care, and CIUSSS administration. All services here are by referral only. The 24/7 emergency department for Hôpital Maisonneuve-Rosemont is located at the main campus at 5415 Boulevard de l'Assomption.
What specialties are offered at Pavillon Rachel-Tourigny?
This pavilion houses the radiation oncology department and the oncology care unit (Unité de soins en cancérologie). The broader HMR campus also offers hematology, bone marrow transplants, ophthalmology, nephrology, palliative care, and mental health services.
How do I get to Pavillon Rachel-Tourigny by public transit?
Take the STM Green Line to Assomption station, which is approximately 1 km from the hospital. Several STM bus routes also serve the area along Boulevard de l'Assomption. A BIXI bike-sharing station is available seasonally on Rue Rosemont at Rue Châtelain.
Is Hôpital Maisonneuve-Rosemont a university-affiliated hospital?
Yes. HMR is affiliated with the Université de Montréal and its faculties of Medicine, Dentistry, Nursing, and Pharmacy. Its research centre includes over 200 physician-scientists working in immunology-oncology, nephrology, and vision health.
What are the visiting hours at Hôpital Maisonneuve-Rosemont?
General visiting hours for hospitalized patients are 14:00 to 20:30 daily. It is recommended to contact the specific unit in advance, as hours may vary by department. Call 514-252-3400 for unit-specific information.
Is smoking permitted on the HMR or Pavillon Rachel-Tourigny grounds?
No. A strict smoke-free policy is in effect across all CIUSSS de l'Est-de-l'Île-de-Montréal properties, including all exterior grounds, parking lots, and vehicle interiors on the premises.
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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