Understanding Walk-In Clinics
A walk-in clinic is a medical facility where you can consult a doctor or a nurse practitioner without a previous appointment. These clinics can be helpful for health issues such as an infection, a minor injury, or a persistent pain.
For im/migrants with a disability who have not secured a family doctor yet, walk-in clinics are extremely useful. For instance, if you are experiencing back pain or a respiratory infection you can go to one of them and receive immediate care.
Some walk-in clinics have been made accessible with ramps and adapted services. We recommend using Google Maps to check clinics' information in advance to find out whether they are accessible.
How to Find a Walk-In Clinic
If you are in Alberta, British Columbia, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Manitoba, Newfoundland and Labrador, Ontario, or Saskatchewan, you can find your nearest emergency clinic using the Skip the Waiting Room service.
You must select the province or the territory and the area where you live. Then you can select the clinic that's nearest to you.
Make sure to look at the registration options for your selected clinic, such as online or in-person registration, and the types of care available.
If you are in the province of Quebec, you can check the clinics offering same-day appointments or in the next few days. Select the area where you are or enter your postal code to get a list of nearby clinics. Under “Filter by type of consultation”, select “Free medical consultation”.
If you are in Nunavut, you can check the Rapid Access Clinic at Qikiqtani General Hospital or the Ungava Tulattavik Health Centre.
If you are in the Northwest Territories, you should consult their list of clinics. Select the town where you live, and the clinic that suits you best.
In the Yukon, you can access a list of clinics and other medical services such as nutrition and maternity services.
The following French-language webpages help you find nearby walk-in clinics:
- Alberta: Elna Medical
- New Brunswick: Société médicale du Nouveau Brunswick
- Prince Edward Island: Services de santé de I-P-É
- Manitoba: Santé en français
- Newfoundland and Labrador: Points d’accès à des soins de santé primaires
- Ontario: Service de santé 811
Please note:
- If you need interpretation in American Sign Language (ASL) or Langue des signes québécoise (LSQ), you need to request the service when you ask for an appointment.
- Don't forget to bring your (public or private) health insurance card with you.
Last updated: October 17, 2025
If you are denied service or experience discrimination, you can contact one of the Disability Rights Advocacy Organizations or Legal Clinics listed under “Additional Services”. Alternatively, report the situation through our report form and our team will follow up with you.