Cape Breton Regional Hospital

1482 George St., Sydney, NS (902) 567-8000
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3h 13m wait · 8 waiting · updated 1 min ago
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12-Hour Forecast

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5h15
11pm
4h53
12am
4h45
1am
4h53
2am
5h
3am
4h45
4am
4h23
5am
3h45
6am
3h30
7am
3h15
8am

Best Times to Visit

Shortest wait Wednesdays 10am avg ~2h 37m
Longest wait Sundays 11pm avg ~8h 28m

Nearby Alternatives

Glace Bay Healthcare Facility

Glace Bay · 20 km away

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Buchanan Memorial Community Health Centre

Neils Harbour · 78 km away

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Sacred Heart Hospital

Cheticamp · 86 km away

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Inverness Consolidated Memorial Hospital

Inverness · 88 km away

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About Cape Breton Regional

Cape Breton Regional Hospital is the largest hospital on Cape Breton Island, serving as the regional referral centre for emergency care. Located in Sydney, it provides comprehensive emergency services 24/7 and handles the most serious cases from across the island, including trauma, stroke, and cardiac emergencies.

Services

24/7 Emergency, Regional Trauma Centre, Stroke Care, Cardiac Services, CT Scanner, Cancer Centre.

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About ER Wait Times

Emergency departments use triage. Patients with more serious conditions are seen first, regardless of arrival time.

Wait times are estimates based on Nova Scotia health data. Actual wait times may vary.

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