Quieter times: No historical wait time data is currently available for this location. Generally, weekday mornings and early afternoons tend to be less busy at most urban emergency departments. For non-life-threatening concerns, consider whether a walk-in clinic or virtual care option may be more appropriate.
Busier times: No historical data is available to identify specific peak periods at St. Paul's Hospital ER. As a major acute care hospital serving both Saskatoon and Northern Saskatchewan, evenings, weekends, and holidays typically see higher volumes. If your condition is not immediately life-threatening, avoid these periods if possible.
St. Paul's Hospital Emergency Department in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan provides 24/7 emergent care for residents of Saskatoon and patients transferred from across Northern Saskatchewan requiring advanced clinical assessment. As an acute care teaching hospital owned by Emmanuel Health and affiliated with the Saskatchewan Health Authority, St. Paul's ER is staffed by skilled physicians, nurses, and support staff offering compassionate, critical care that respects the physical, emotional, spiritual, and cultural needs of every patient. Individuals of all ages are seen, whether arriving by walk-in, ambulance, or inter-facility transfer.
Services & Specialties
24/7 Emergency Medicine, Emergency Medical Services (EMS) intake, General Surgery, Internal Medicine, Nephrology and Kidney Health, Thoracic Surgery, Vascular Surgery, Palliative Medicine, Mental Health and Addictions, Diagnostic Imaging and Nuclear Medicine, Laboratory Services, Chronic Disease Management, Air Ambulance coordination, Provincial Transplant Services.
Amenities
Cafeteria (hot meals available)
Tim Hortons on site
Vending machines
Gift Shop (located just inside the main entrance, right side) — giftware, flowers, books, magazines, candies, and greeting cards
The Emergency entrance is located at the southeast corner of the hospital, at 20th Street and Avenue P — not the main entrance. Go directly there in an emergency.
Triage is the first step when you arrive: a nurse will assess your condition and assign priority based on urgency. The most critical patients are seen first, not necessarily those who arrived first.
St. Paul's serves patients from across Northern Saskatchewan, so the ED can be busy with a diverse mix of cases. Arriving prepared with your health card, medication list, and symptom details will help staff assess you faster.
For parking, pay at the kiosk inside the hospital before leaving. Extra parking is available across from 20th Street and Avenue R if the main Impark lot is full.
Spiritual and cultural care resources — including a chapel, stillness rooms, and a First Nations Prayer and Ceremonial Room — are available to patients and visitors during your stay.
What to Bring
Saskatchewan Health Card (CHP card)
Government-issued photo ID
List of current medications, dosages, and allergies
Provincial health coverage information or private insurance card
Relevant medical history or doctor's referral if applicable
Phone charger or portable battery pack
Comfortable clothing and a light jacket (ERs can be cool)
Snacks and water for potentially long wait times
Parking
Patient parking is available on site at St. Paul's Hospital, with payment made at a kiosk inside the hospital. Additional patient parking is available across from 20th Street and Avenue R. Parking at the main entrance is operated by Impark (Lot #7). Contact the hospital or Impark directly for current hourly rates.
Getting There
The hospital is accessible by Saskatoon Transit bus routes 02, 60, and 65, with the closest stops at 20th Street & Avenue U and 22nd Street & Avenue P.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the Emergency entrance at St. Paul's Hospital?
The Emergency Department entrance is located at the southeast corner of the hospital, at 20th Street and Avenue P — not the main hospital entrance. Emergency Services are in the A Wing on the main floor.
Does St. Paul's Hospital ER serve patients from outside Saskatoon?
Yes. In addition to serving Saskatoon residents, St. Paul's Emergency Department regularly receives patients transferred from across Northern Saskatchewan who require advanced clinical assessment and specialized care not available at smaller regional facilities.
What specialties are available through the St. Paul's Hospital ER?
St. Paul's Hospital offers access to a range of specialists including general surgery, internal medicine, nephrology, thoracic surgery, vascular surgery, and palliative medicine, among others — making it one of Saskatoon's most comprehensive acute care facilities.
Is St. Paul's Hospital a teaching hospital?
Yes. St. Paul's Hospital is an acute care teaching and applied research hospital. It is owned by Emmanuel Health (under the Saskatchewan Catholic Health Corporation) and has been operating in Saskatoon since 1907, founded by the Grey Nuns.
Can I make an appointment at the St. Paul's Hospital Emergency Department?
No. The Emergency Department does not accept appointments. Patients are seen based on the urgency of their medical condition as determined during triage — not in order of arrival. Those with the most critical needs are treated first.
Are there spiritual or cultural care spaces available at St. Paul's Hospital?
Yes. St. Paul's Hospital, as a faith-based Catholic facility, offers a chapel, stillness rooms, and a dedicated First Nations Prayer and Ceremonial Room for patients, families, and visitors seeking spiritual or cultural support during their stay.
Emergency departments use triage. Patients with more serious conditions are seen first, regardless of arrival time.
Wait times are estimates based on Saskatchewan 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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