Toronto ER Wait Times

11 emergency departments · ON · Live as of 11:10 p.m. EDT

Shortest: Trillium Health Partners - Queensway Health Centre at 2h
Average: 4h 29m
Longest: 9h 46m
107 people waiting now

Trillium Health Partners - Queensway Health Centre

24/7 · 150 Sherway Drive

2h

University Health Network - Toronto Western Hospital

24/7 · 399 Bathurst St

2h 33m

University Health Network - Toronto General Hospital

24/7 · 200 Elizabeth St

3h 36m

Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre

24/7 · 2075 Bayview Avenue

9h 46m

Casey House Hospice

24/7 · 9 Huntley Street

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Hospital for Sick Children

24/7 · 555 University Avenue

1h 30m–4hPredicted

Humber River Hospital -York Finch

24/7 · 2111 Finch Avenue W

1h 15m–3h 15mPredicted

Michael Garron Hospital

24/7 · 825 Coxwell Ave

1h–2h 45mPredicted

Mount Sinai Hospital

24/7 · 600 University Ave

1h 30m–3h 45mPredicted

Scarborough Health Network - Centenary Hospital

24/7 · 2867 Ellesmere Rd

45m–2hPredicted

St. Michael's Hospital - Bond St. Site

24/7 · 30 Bond St

1h 30m–4hPredicted

Toronto ER Wait Forecast

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

Toronto ER Forecast — Next 12 Hours

4h29
3am
4h34
4am
4h37
5am
4h58
6am
5h13
7am
5h20
8am
5h14
9am
5h9
10am
5h5
11am
5h2
12pm
5h2
1pm
5h7
2pm

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

Best Time to Visit an ER in Toronto

Based on historical wait patterns across Toronto 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 Mondays 10am avg ~2h 46m
Longest wait Tuesdays 6am avg ~5h 9m

Nearby ERs Outside Toronto

William Osler Health System - Peel Memorial Centre

Brampton · 29 km away

34m

St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton - King Campus

Hamilton · 60 km away

42m

Credit Valley Hospital

Mississauga · 29 km away

3h 42m

Halton Healthcare - Milton District Hospital

Milton · 43 km away

4h 2m

Halton Healthcare Services - Oakville

Oakville · 40 km away

4h 44m

Emergency Rooms in Toronto

Toronto has 11 emergency departments — 11 open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. 4 of 11 currently have live wait time data. Right now, 107 people are waiting across Toronto emergency departments.

Wait time data for Toronto 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 Toronto 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 Toronto

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

What is the shortest ER wait time in Toronto right now?
The shortest ER wait time in Toronto right now is at Trillium Health Partners - Queensway Health Centre with an estimated wait of 2h. Wait times update every 15 minutes on ERstat.
How many emergency departments are in Toronto?
Toronto has 11 emergency departments, 11 of which operate 24/7. 4 currently have live wait time data available on ERstat.
How can I check ER wait times in Toronto?
ERstat tracks live ER wait times for all Toronto 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.
What is the average ER wait time in Toronto?
Right now the shortest ER wait in Toronto is 2h at Trillium Health Partners - Queensway Health Centre, and the longest is 9h 46m. The average across Toronto's reporting emergency departments is about 4h 29m, but waits vary widely — checking the live board and choosing the shortest can save hours. The average shifts through the day; overnight tends to run longer than midday.
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 Toronto ER wait time data?
ERstat sources Toronto wait time data from individual hospital websites. Data updates as frequently as every 15–30 minutes.
What if all Toronto ERs have long wait times?
ERstat shows nearby emergency departments outside Toronto 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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