Medimap
Medimap is a Canada-wide healthcare search and booking service that aggregates real-time and near–real-time availability from walk-in clinics and other providers. The platform was founded in 2016 to improve access to primary care and reduce time spent waiting in clinics. It is used by thousands of clinics to publish their current wait times and appointment slots, giving patients a quick way to see what is open nearby and choose in-person or virtual options when available. Core categories include walk-in and family practice clinics, but the directory has expanded to allied health such as physiotherapy, chiropractic, massage therapy, dietitians, optometry, and more.
For walk-in care, Medimap lists clinics with estimated wait times that are updated by clinic staff, typically throughout the day. Patients can scan local options, check hours and status (open/closed), and request an appointment or online check-in where supported. Annual “Wait Time Index” reports compiled from the platform’s data are frequently cited by Canadian media and health systems, showing trends by province and city and helping patients set expectations before they go.
Coverage spans multiple provinces including British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario and Nova Scotia, with significant clinic density in major urban centres. Listings are discoverable for many city regions and neighbourhoods, so users in large metros and surrounding communities can compare options quickly. Health authorities and hospitals also reference Medimap as a way for residents to find local walk-in or urgent primary care.
Medimap’s model is neutral and patient-centred: it does not replace provincial coverage rules, but surfaces clinic availability so patients can make informed choices and avoid unnecessary line-ups. For those without a family physician, or when same-day access is needed, the ability to view wait times before leaving home can be the difference between being seen today or being turned away due to capacity limits. The platform continues to add provider types and booking workflows, making it useful beyond urgent primary care.
