Rivière-Du-Loup ER Wait Times

1 emergency department · QC · Live as of 11:50 p.m. EDT

Shortest wait in Rivière-Du-Loup right now

Avg 4h 34m · 13 waiting

In an emergency, call 911.

Hôpital régional du Grand-Portage

24/7 · 75 Rue Saint-Henri

4h 34m

Rivière-Du-Loup ER Wait Forecast

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

Rivière-Du-Loup ER Forecast — Next 12 Hours

4h34
3am
3h35
4am
3h54
5am
2h14
6am
2h36
7am
2h
8am
1h50
9am
1h50
10am
1h50
11am
1h51
12pm
1h50
1pm
1h55
2pm

Projected from typical wait patterns across Rivière-Du-Loup ERs and the current average wait.

Best Time to Visit an ER in Rivière-Du-Loup

Based on historical wait patterns across Rivière-Du-Loup 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 Wednesdays 12pm avg ~1h 8m
Longest wait Mondays 11pm avg ~6h 35m

Nearby ERs Outside Rivière-Du-Loup

CLSC DE POHENEGAMOOK

Pohénégamook · 41 km away

49m

Urgence de Trois-Pistoles

Trois-Pistoles · 45 km away

51m

HÔPITAL NOTRE-DAME-DE-FATIMA

La Pocatière · 62 km away

59m

Emergency Rooms in Rivière-Du-Loup

Rivière-Du-Loup has 1 emergency department — 1 open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. 1 of 1 currently has live wait time data. Right now, 13 people are waiting across Rivière-Du-Loup emergency departments.

Wait time data for Rivière-Du-Loup 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 Rivière-Du-Loup 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 Rivière-Du-Loup

Check wait times on this page before leaving. ERstat updates every 5 minutes and shows all Rivière-Du-Loup 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 Rivière-Du-Loup right now?
The shortest ER wait time in Rivière-Du-Loup right now is at CENTRE HOSPITALIER RÉGIONAL DU GRAND-PORTAGE with an estimated wait of 4h 34m. Wait times update every 15 minutes on ERstat.
How many emergency departments are in Rivière-Du-Loup?
Rivière-Du-Loup has 1 emergency department, 1 of which operates 24/7. 1 currently has live wait time data available on ERstat.
How can I check ER wait times in Rivière-Du-Loup?
ERstat tracks live ER wait times for all Rivière-Du-Loup 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 Rivière-Du-Loup?
Right now the shortest ER wait in Rivière-Du-Loup is 4h 34m at CENTRE HOSPITALIER RÉGIONAL DU GRAND-PORTAGE. The average across Rivière-Du-Loup's reporting emergency departments is about 4h 34m, but waits vary widely — 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 Rivière-Du-Loup ER wait time data?
ERstat sources Rivière-Du-Loup wait time data from Santé Québec (Index santé). Data updates as frequently as every 15 minutes.
What if all Rivière-Du-Loup ERs have long wait times?
ERstat shows nearby emergency departments outside Rivière-Du-Loup 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.

View all Quebec ER wait times

How does Quebec grade on ER data transparency?

More Cities in Quebec

Work at an ER? Report your wait times — free, takes 30 seconds.

Hospital administrator? Manage your ER listing on ERstat.

Not sure you need the ER? · What your pharmacist can treat

Hospital wait times across Canada →