Ottawa's hospitals publish their visitor rates, and they are high. At Queensway Carleton, one day in intensive care costs a non-resident of Canada $15,642, so the $100,000 Super Visa minimum would be gone within a week. We help Ottawa families choose coverage that fits, entirely by phone, WhatsApp and online. Compare live quotes below.
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Three Ottawa hospitals publish what they charge non-residents of Canada. Pick one and set the days.
| Hospital | ER visit | Ward / day | ICU / day |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queensway Carleton Hospital (non-resident, from April 1, 2026) | $1,242.00 | $4,005.00 | $15,642.00 |
| Hôpital Montfort (non-resident, 2026–27) | $786.60 | $2,980.00 | $8,840.50 |
| The Ottawa Hospital (non-resident ward rate) | Not published | $4,242.00 | Not published |
Hospital charges only; doctors bill separately. The Ottawa Hospital publishes room rates but no ER or ICU rate. At Queensway Carleton's rate, 7 ICU days cost $109,494.
Sources: Queensway Carleton: Fees without health insurance · Hôpital Montfort: Visiting and hospitalization expenses · The Ottawa Hospital: Billing and costs
The Ottawa Hospital says it “is not funded to provide services to residents of other countries”. Uninsured patients must pay estimated fees in advance, and travellers should bring the insurer's name, policy number, coverage amount and a guarantee-of-payment letter.
Sources: The Ottawa Hospital: Billing and costs · ERstat: Ottawa emergency departments
Ottawa and Gatineau share a metro area, but Gatineau is in Quebec. We are licensed in Ontario, BC, Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia, not Quebec.
Ottawa's recent immigrants come mostly from Asia, and India is the single most common country of origin.
Arabic, Mandarin, Spanish, Hindi and Cantonese are among Ottawa's common non-official home languages. Neighbourhoods such as Kanata Lakes, Chapman Mills in Barrhaven and Findlay Creek have some of the city's highest shares of immigrant residents.
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Sources: Ottawa Public Health: Population demographics (2021 Census) · Statistics Canada: Focus on Geography, Ottawa languages · Ottawa Census: Where newcomers are putting down roots
Parents can fly into Ottawa through London Heathrow: Air Canada flies non-stop between Heathrow and Ottawa and points to Heathrow connections from India.
Runs 6 a.m. to midnight from Airport station, on Level 3 at the north end of the terminal, to South Keys.
Runs 24 hours, every 30 minutes.
If your parent connects through Toronto or Montreal, the policy must start on the day they first land in Canada.
Sources: Air Canada: Ottawa–London Heathrow · YOW: Ground transportation
13 plans from our live quote engine on October 17, 2026: age 66, $100,000 of coverage, $0 deductible, no pre-existing condition coverage.
IRCC accepts a Super Visa policy paid in instalments with a deposit. See what you pay on day one.
Riders 65+ pay $3.28 a trip on PRESTO and ride free on Wednesdays and Sundays. The senior PRESTO card is set up at OC Transpo or participating Shoppers Drug Mart with proof of age.
Biometrics for an extension are given at a Service Canada office by appointment; the fee is $85.
A Super Visa lets parents stay up to five years per entry, and insurance must stay valid for the whole stay.
Sources: OC Transpo: Fares · IRCC: Biometrics collection in Canada · IRCC: Super Visa eligibility
Our offices are in Mississauga and Cambridge, so Ottawa families work with us remotely. You get the same licensed advisor, live quotes from many insurers, and your policy and payment proof by email, usually the same day.
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Email: pankaj@insureincanada.ca
Licensed in Ontario, BC, Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia.
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Queensway Carleton charges non-residents of Canada $1,242 per emergency visit; Hôpital Montfort charges $786.60 (2026–27). Doctors' fees are extra.
The Ottawa Hospital charges non-residents $4,242 a day for a ward bed. Queensway Carleton charges $4,005 a day on a ward and $15,642 a day in intensive care.
The Ottawa Hospital says uninsured patients must pay estimated fees in advance. Bring the insurer's name, policy number, coverage amount and a guarantee-of-payment letter; call the insurer's assistance line as early as possible.
No. Our offices are in Mississauga and Cambridge, and Ottawa families do everything by phone, WhatsApp, email or online. The policy and payment proof are emailed to you, usually the same day.
We're not licensed in Quebec, so families living in Gatineau or elsewhere in Quebec should use a Quebec-licensed broker. If you live on the Ontario side, we can help.
It's the legal minimum, but at Queensway Carleton's ICU rate it would last about six days. Consider more than $100,000 for older parents or heart conditions.
Seniors 65+ ride free on Wednesdays and Sundays with a PRESTO card set to the senior type, and pay $3.28 on other days. The page doesn't mention residency.
Local facts checked October 18, 2026. Hospital rates change; confirm with the hospital. More guides: Super Visa requirements · Super Visa insurance cost · Super Visa checklist · Emergency medical insurance for parents
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