Portage La Prairie ER Wait Times

1 emergency department · MB · Updated every 15 minutes

Portage District General Hospital

24/7 · 524 5 St Se

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Nearby ERs Outside Portage La Prairie

Macgregor Health Centre

Macgregor · 35 km away

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Notre Dame Health Centre

Notre-Dame-De-Lourdes · 52 km away

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St. Claude Health Centre

St Claude · 35 km away

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Tiger Hills Health Centre

Treherne · 48 km away

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Emergency Rooms in Portage La Prairie

Portage La Prairie has 1 emergency department — 1 open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Wait time data for Portage La Prairie is sourced from Shared Health Manitoba 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 Portage La Prairie 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 Portage La Prairie

Check wait times on this page before leaving. ERstat updates every 5 minutes and shows all Portage La Prairie 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. Manitoba 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 1-888-315-9257 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

How many emergency departments are in Portage La Prairie?
Portage La Prairie has 1 emergency department, 1 of which operates 24/7. Check ERstat for current status.
How can I check ER wait times in Portage La Prairie?
ERstat tracks live ER wait times for all Portage La Prairie hospitals using data from Shared Health Manitoba. 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.
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 Portage La Prairie ER wait time data?
ERstat sources Portage La Prairie wait time data from Shared Health Manitoba. Data updates as frequently as every 15 minutes.
What if all Portage La Prairie ERs have long wait times?
ERstat shows nearby emergency departments outside Portage La Prairie with current wait times and driving distance. You can also call 1-888-315-9257 to speak with a registered nurse. For non-emergency conditions, a pharmacist or walk-in clinic may be able to help with no wait.

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