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Québec ER Wait Times

12 emergency departments · QC · Updated every 15 minutes

Shortest: PAVILLON L'HÔTEL-DIEU DE QUÉBEC at 3h 56m

Average: 4h 54m

Longest: 6h

PAVILLON L'HÔTEL-DIEU DE QUÉBEC

24/7 · 11 Côte Du Palais

3h 56m

GROUPE DE MÉDECINE DE FAMILLE UNIVERSITAIRE LAURIER

24/7 · 2875 Boulevard Laurier

4h 11m

HÔPITAL SAINT-FRANÇOIS DASSISE

24/7 · 10 Rue De L'Espinay

5h 30m

HÔPITAL DU SAINT-SACREMENT

24/7 · 1050 Chemin Sainte-Foy

CDC SMDI DE L'ARMÉE DU SALUT

24/7 · 14 Côte Du Palais

CENTRE DE PÉDOPSYCHIATRIE - RÉSIDENCE DU SACRÉ-COEUR

24/7 · 1 Avenue Du Sacré-Coeur

CLSC, HOPITAL ET CENTRE D'HEBERGEMENT CHRIST-ROI

24/7 · 900 Boulevard Wilfrid-Hamel

HÔPITAL CHAUVEAU

24/7 · 11999 Rue De L'Hôpital

HÔPITAL JEFFERY HALE

24/7 · 1250 Chemin Sainte-Foy

HÔTEL LE CONCORDE QUÉBEC & UNILOFTS GRANDE-ALLÉE

24/7 · 1225 Cours Du Général De Montcalm

LA MAISON MICHEL SARRAZIN

24/7 · 2101 Chemin Saint-Louis

PAVILLON CENTRE HOSPITALIER DE L'UNIVERSITÉ LAVAL

24/7 · 2705 Boulevard Laurier

Nearby ERs Outside Québec

CENTRE DE SERVICES AMBULATOIRES DE LÉVIS

Lévis · 6 km away

1h 57m

HÔTEL-DIEU DE LÉVIS

Lévis · 6 km away

3h 36m

HÔPITAL DE L'ENFANT-JÉSUS

Québec City · 4 km away

4h 27m

CENTRE HOSPITALIER ROBERT-GIFFARD

Québec City · 6 km away

5h 3m

HÔPITAL DE SAINTE-ANNE-DE-BEAUPRÉ

Beaupré · 38 km away

Emergency Rooms in Québec

Québec has 12 emergency departments — 12 open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. 4 of 12 currently have live wait time data.

Wait time data for Québec is sourced from Santé Québec (Index santé) 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 Québec 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 Québec

Check wait times on this page before leaving. ERstat updates every 5 minutes and shows all Québec 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. Quebec 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 Québec right now?

The shortest ER wait time in Québec right now is at PAVILLON L'HÔTEL-DIEU DE QUÉBEC with an estimated wait of 3h 56m. Wait times update every 15 minutes on ERstat.

How many emergency departments are in Québec?

Québec has 12 emergency departments, 12 of which operate 24/7. 4 currently have live wait time data available on ERstat.

How can I check ER wait times in Québec?

ERstat tracks live ER wait times for all Québec hospitals using data from Santé Québec (Index santé). 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.

What is the average ER wait time in Québec?

The current average ER wait time across Québec emergency departments is approximately 4h 54m. This is a real-time average and changes throughout the day. Overnight waits tend to be longer than midday due to reduced staffing.

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 Québec ER wait time data?

ERstat sources Québec wait time data from Santé Québec (Index santé). Data updates as frequently as every 15 minutes.

What if all Québec ERs have long wait times?

ERstat shows nearby emergency departments outside Québec 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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