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Go to an emergency room

Compiled by Mahmoud Halat, updated

Short answer

In a life-threatening emergency, call 911. Most hospitals have an emergency department that is open all day, every day.

Who handles it

Handled by your province's health system: local hospitals and clinics.

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Where to go in person

Places in the biggest cities, from open data. Check the official link for hours and what each office offers before you go.

Cite this page

Canada Service Map, "Go to an emergency room", updated 13 October 2026, https://canadaservicemap.ca/services/emergency-room