Québec ER Wait Times

5 emergency departments · QC · Live as of 7:05 a.m. EST

Shortest in Québec if you leave now

Avg 1h 28m · Longest 2h 11m · 35 waiting

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Pavillon l'Hôtel-Dieu de Québec

24/7 · 11 Côte Du Palais

1h 56m

Hôpital Saint-François Dassise

24/7 · 10 Rue De L'Espinay

1h 52m

CHUL

24/7 · 2705 Boulevard Laurier

4h 3m

Hôpital du Saint-Sacrement

24/7 · 1050 Chemin Sainte-Foy

4h 9m

Hôpital Chauveau

Limited hours · 11999 Rue De L'Hôpital

2h–4h 45mPredicted

Québec ER Wait Forecast

Predicted average ER wait across Québec over the next 12 hours, based on ERstat’s model. Use it to time a non-urgent visit for a quieter window.

Québec ER forecast, next 12 hours

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Projected from typical wait patterns across Québec ERs and the current average wait.

Best Time to Visit an ER in Québec

Based on historical wait patterns across Québec 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 9m

Longest wait Fridays 11pm avg ~6h 29m

Nearby ERs Outside Québec

Hôpital de l'Enfant-Jésus

Québec City · 4 km away

1h 37m

Hôpital régional de Portneuf

Saint-Raymond · 43 km away

1h 50m

Hôpital Laval

Sainte-Foy · 4 km away

1h 53m

Hôpital de Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré

Beaupré · 38 km away

2h 7m

Hôtel-Dieu de Lévis

Lévis · 7 km away

1h–3h 45mPredicted

Emergency Rooms in Québec

Québec has 5 emergency departments: 4 open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and 1 with limited operating hours. 4 of 5 currently have live wait time data. Right now, 35 people are waiting across Québec emergency departments.

Wait time data for Québec 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 Québec 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 Québec

Check wait times on this page before leaving. ERstat updates every 5 minutes and shows all Québec 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 Québec right now?

The shortest ER wait time in Québec right now is at PAVILLON L'HÔTEL-DIEU DE QUÉBEC with an estimated wait of 51m. Wait times update every 15 minutes on ERstat.

How many emergency departments are in Québec?

Québec has 5 emergency departments, 4 of which operate 24/7. 4 currently have live wait time data available on ERstat.

How can I check ER wait times in Québec?

ERstat tracks live ER wait times for all Québec 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 Québec?

Right now the shortest ER wait in Québec is 51m at PAVILLON L'HÔTEL-DIEU DE QUÉBEC, and the longest is 2h 11m. The average across Québec's reporting emergency departments is about 1h 28m, 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 Québec ER wait time data?

ERstat sources Québec wait time data from Santé Québec (Index santé). Data updates as frequently as every 15 minutes.

What if all Québec ERs have long wait times?

ERstat shows nearby emergency departments outside Québec 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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