Niagara Falls ER Wait Times

1 emergency department · ON · Live as of 7:33 p.m. EDT

Niagara Health System - Greater Niagara General Site

24/7 · 5546 Portage Rd

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Niagara Falls ER Wait Forecast

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

Niagara Falls ER Forecast — Next 12 Hours

5h
5am
5h24
6am
5h21
7am
5h22
8am
5h17
9am
4h42
10am
4h9
11am
3h35
12pm
3h3
1pm
2h39
2pm
2h3
3pm
2h8
4pm

Projected from typical wait patterns across Niagara Falls ERs and the current average wait.

Best Time to Visit an ER in Niagara Falls

Based on historical wait patterns across Niagara Falls 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 Sundays 12pm avg ~1h 42m
Longest wait Wednesdays 3am avg ~6h 5m

Nearby ERs Outside Niagara Falls

Niagara Health System - Port Colborne General Site

Port Colborne · 28 km away

1h 8m

Haldimand War Memorial Hospital

Dunnville · 48 km away

1h–3h 15mPredicted

Niagara Health System - Douglas Memorial Hospital

Fort Erie · 24 km away

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West Lincoln Memorial Hospital

Grimsby · 38 km away

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Niagara Health System - Niagara-on-the-Lake Hospital Site

Niagara-On-The-Lake · 18 km away

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Emergency Rooms in Niagara Falls

Niagara Falls has 1 emergency department — 1 open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Right now, 18 people are waiting across Niagara Falls emergency departments.

Wait time data for Niagara Falls is sourced from individual hospital websites and updates as frequently as every 15–30 minutes. ERstat displays the estimated time from triage registration to being seen by a physician.

All emergency departments in Niagara Falls 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 Niagara Falls

Check wait times on this page before leaving. ERstat updates every 5 minutes and shows all Niagara Falls 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. Ontario 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

How many emergency departments are in Niagara Falls?
Niagara Falls has 1 emergency department, 1 of which operates 24/7. Check ERstat for current status.
How can I check ER wait times in Niagara Falls?
ERstat tracks live ER wait times for all Niagara Falls hospitals using data from individual hospital websites. 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.
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 Niagara Falls ER wait time data?
ERstat sources Niagara Falls wait time data from individual hospital websites. Data updates as frequently as every 15–30 minutes.
What if all Niagara Falls ERs have long wait times?
ERstat shows nearby emergency departments outside Niagara Falls 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.

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