WRH ER Wait Times (Windsor Regional Hospital)
Windsor Regional Hospital publishes wait times for 3 hospital ERs. We are an independent site, not affiliated with WRH: we show its numbers as published and link to the official page.
3 of 3 reportingSource: official sources
Right now· Average wait to see a doctor or NP
3 of 3 ERs reporting
WRH emergency wait times by city
Windsor
How WRH calculates its wait times
“Average wait to see a doctor or NP”
The length of time between being assessed by a triage nurse and seeing a doctor or nurse practitioner, shown as an average. Windsor Regional Hospital says the most critical patients are seen first, so an individual's wait may be much shorter or longer than the average. Erie Shores HealthCare, which appears in the same feed, describes its figure as an estimate from being assessed at triage to being seen by a physician. Updated about every 15 minutes.
People with the most urgent needs are always seen first, so your own wait may be shorter or longer. Windsor Regional Hospital emergency wait times’s definition
Operated by Erie Shores HealthCare
Ontario ER wait times by city
About Windsor Regional Hospital
Windsor Regional Hospital (WRH) was formed on 1 December 1994 through the amalgamation of Metropolitan General Hospital and Windsor Western Hospital Centre Inc. It operates two campuses in Windsor: the Metropolitan (Met) Campus at 1995 Lens Avenue and the Ouellette Campus at 1030 Ouellette Avenue, which it took over from Hôtel-Dieu Grace Hospital on 1 October 2013. WRH says it is the regional provider of advanced care for the entire former Erie St. Clair LHIN, including complex trauma, renal dialysis, cardiac care, stroke and neurosurgery intensive care, acute mental health, the Family Birthing Centre, neonatal intensive care, paediatric services and regional cancer services. Its figures for 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026 list 648 acute inpatient beds across both campuses and 3,741 live births. Both emergency departments are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, for all ages: the Met Campus specializes in paediatrics, women and children and oncology, and the Ouellette Campus in mental health, cardiac care, stroke and trauma.
WRH's wait-time page also shows Erie Shores HealthCare in Leamington, a separate hospital that WRH does not operate. For all three sites the feed behind the page gives an average wait, the longest wait and the number of patients waiting, updated about every 15 minutes. WRH's average is the time from being assessed by a triage nurse to seeing a doctor or nurse practitioner. WRH is building the Fancsy Family Hospital to replace the Met and Ouellette campuses; construction began in July 2026, and its emergency department is part of a later phase, so the two current emergency departments remain WRH's emergency departments.
Sources: wrh.on.ca, wrh.on.ca 2, wrh.on.ca 3, wrh.on.ca 4, wrh.on.ca 5, wrh.on.ca 6, wikidata.org
ER, urgent care or walk-in clinic?
Emergency department
Serious problems that need a hospital, any time: broken bones, deep cuts, severe pain, or a fever in a baby under 3 months.
Urgent care
Problems that are not life-threatening but need care today: sprains, minor cuts and burns, infections. Hours are often limited.
Walk-in clinics
Minor problems such as colds, sore throats, rashes or prescription refills are often quicker here.
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Call 911
Chest pain or pressure, signs of a stroke, severe bleeding, trouble breathing, a serious injury, or someone who will not wake up.
WRH wait time questions
What are WRH ER wait times right now?
At 8:25 pm EDT, the shortest published ER wait was Erie Shores HealthCare at 51 minutes. The median across 3 reporting ERs was 2 hours 11 minutes. Numbers change through the day, so check the list above before you go.
How are WRH emerg wait times calculated?
Windsor Regional Hospital emergency wait times publishes "Average wait to see a doctor or NP": The length of time between being assessed by a triage nurse and seeing a doctor or nurse practitioner, shown as an average. Windsor Regional Hospital says the most critical patients are seen first, so an individual's wait may be much shorter or longer than the average. Erie Shores HealthCare, which appears in the same feed, describes its figure as an estimate from being assessed at triage to being seen by a physician. Updated about every 15 minutes.
These measures can differ in their starting point and statistic. Compare estimates within the same measurement group. Patients with the most urgent needs are seen first.
How often are WRH ER wait times updated?
Providers publish estimates on different schedules. Our checks are separate from those updates, and the displayed number may stay the same after a check. Each listing shows its available timestamp; check the source-specific frequencies below.
| Source | Provider updates | Our checks |
|---|---|---|
| Windsor Regional Hospital emergency wait times | About every 15 minutes | Every 5 minutes |
Does WRH publish a wait for every site?
Yes. Every ER listed on this page has a published wait estimate.
What do the numbers on Windsor Regional Hospital's wait times mean?
The number of All Patients in the Emergency Department includes those waiting in the ED waiting room after being registered and triaged by the triage nurse, as well as all patients currently inside the ED being treated. The number of patients waiting for a physician refers to the number of patients who, after triage, have been called to the Emergency Department Zone and are awaiting an assessment from the physician.
Should I go to the Met or Ouellette campus emergency in Windsor?
Both are open 24 hours a day for all ages, but they specialize in different things. The Met Campus emergency department, at 1995 Lens Avenue, specializes in paediatrics, women and children, and oncology, and the hospital's obstetrical triage and Family Birthing Centre are there. The Ouellette Campus, at 1030 Ouellette Avenue, specializes in mental health, cardiac care, stroke and trauma: it is WRH's Lead Trauma Hospital and District Stroke Centre. For signs of a stroke, chest pain or a serious injury, call 911 and paramedics will take you to the right campus.
I'm not sure I need the emergency department in Windsor. What should I do?
Call Health811 at 811 (TTY 1-866-797-0007) to speak with a registered nurse, free, 24 hours a day. WRH also lists non-urgent options across Windsor and Essex County, such as walk-in clinics and family doctors. In an emergency, call 911.
Has the new Windsor hospital replaced the Met and Ouellette emergency departments?
Not yet. Construction of the Fancsy Family Hospital, which will replace the Met and Ouellette campuses, began in July 2026, and its emergency department is part of a later phase. Until it opens, use the emergency departments at the Met and Ouellette campuses.
Is this the official WRH website?
No. ERWaitTimes.ca is an independent site, not affiliated with Windsor Regional Hospital. We regularly check the official estimates and link to the source. The update-frequency table above describes each feed.
Photo credits (2)
- Windsor Regional Hospital - Ouellette Campus: photo by Mikerussell at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Windsor Regional Hospital - Metropolitan Campus: photo by Andrii Makukha, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Medical emergency? Call 911 now.
Do not check wait times or drive yourself if you have chest pain, signs of a stroke, severe bleeding or trouble breathing. Paramedics can start treatment on the way to hospital.