The Walk-in Clinic Wait Time Index
The Medimap Walk-in Clinic Wait Time Index uses data collected from the majority of walk-in clinics across Canada that use the company’s software to publish wait times online. Approximately 70 percent of walk-in clinics across Canada use Medimap to share their wait times. Wait times are updated by walk-in clinic staff every 30 minutes on average. Medimap currently operates in the following provinces: British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario and Nova Scotia.
The national wait time average across Canada in 2023 was 68 minutes, a 31 minute increase from 2022 when it was 37 minutes.
- The Medimap Walk-in Clinic Wait Time Index found patients in British Columbia and Nova Scotia experienced the longest average wait times in Canada in 2023
- Ontario and Manitoba have the shortest wait times in 2023.
- On average British Columbians had to wait more than double the amount of time (93 minutes) to see a doctor at a walk-in clinic, compared to Ontarians who waited an average of 59 minutes
- While Ontario had one of the lowest wait times across the country, it increased to 59 minutes in 2023 up from 25 minutes in 2022.
Explore More on Healthcare in Canada
Dive deeper into the Canadian healthcare system and discover essential resources with our expertly curated guides and articles. Whether you’re navigating walk-in clinics, searching for a new family practice, or simply looking to understand healthcare better, we’ve got you covered.
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