Canora Hospital

Best Times to Visit

Quieter times: No historical wait time data is currently available for Canora Hospital. Generally, rural emergency departments tend to be less congested in the mid-morning on weekdays. Checking real-time wait estimates before you leave can help you plan your visit.

Busier times: Without historical wait data, specific busy periods cannot be confirmed for this location. Like most emergency departments, evenings, weekends, and holidays may see increased patient volumes.

About Canora Hospital

Canora Hospital — officially the Canora Hospital, Primary Health Centre, and Collaborative Emergency Centre — is a 24/7 rural emergency facility located at 1219 Main Street in Canora, Saskatchewan. It operates as a Collaborative Emergency Centre (CEC), combining on-site physician coverage with virtual care services through STARS (Shock Trauma Air Rescue Service) to serve residents of Canora and the surrounding region. The facility offers a broad scope of care including emergency services, laboratory, radiology, cardiac services, and a range of outpatient and community health programs, making it the primary point of emergency care for this part of rural Saskatchewan.

Services & Specialties

24-Hour Emergency Department, Collaborative Emergency Centre (CEC) with STARS Virtual Care, Laboratory Services, Radiology / X-Ray, Fluoroscopy, Cardiac Services, On-Site Pharmacy, Occupational Therapy, Visiting Physiotherapy, Outpatient Services, Consulting Services, Telehealth, Home Care, Palliative Care, Chronic Disease Management, Addiction Services, Mental Health Services, Child Health Clinic, Children's Therapy, Speech Language Pathology, Adult and Childhood Immunizations, Specialty Immunization, Nutrition Counseling, Sexual Health Testing, Treatment, Support and Education, Travel Health, Tuberculosis (TB) Program, Needle Exchange Program, Environmental Public Health Offices, Primary Health Care Clinic (Enhanced Hours).

Amenities

• On-site pharmacy
• Free on-site parking
• Wheelchair accessible facility

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Tips Before You Go

• As a Collaborative Emergency Centre, some non-life-threatening cases may be assessed by a virtual physician via STARS — this is normal practice at this facility and does not mean you are receiving lesser care.
• For life-threatening emergencies such as chest pain, stroke symptoms, or severe trauma, always call 911 rather than driving to the hospital.
• The ED uses triage — patients are seen based on medical urgency, not order of arrival. Arrive prepared to wait if your condition is not life-threatening.
• Canora Hospital also houses a Primary Health Care clinic with enhanced hours, which may be a more appropriate option for non-emergency health concerns — consider calling 306-563-5621 to determine the best service for your needs.
• If your condition requires a higher level of specialist care, you may be referred or transferred to Yorkton Regional Health Centre, approximately 65 km southwest of Canora.

What to Bring

• Valid Saskatchewan Health Card (CHP card)
• Government-issued photo ID
• List of current medications including dosages
• List of known allergies
• Any relevant medical records or referral letters
• Health insurance information (if applicable for non-residents)
• Phone charger or portable battery for wait times
• Snacks and water for accompanying family members

Parking

Free on-site parking is available in a parking lot directly beside Canora Hospital. The facility is wheelchair accessible.

Getting There

Canora is a small rural town with no confirmed public transit routes serving the hospital. Personal vehicle or local taxi are the most practical options for getting to and from the facility. Contact the Town of Canora for the most current local transportation information.

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 ERstat’s estimates, built from what hospitals publish, or from our model where a hospital publishes no wait. They are not the hospital’s own figures. Actual waits 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.