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An x-ray takes images of internal body structures (bones and soft tissue) to help see an injury or disease. The x-ray using energy sources such as the high frequency electromagnetic radiation.

There are many different types of x-rays. Please read the preparation instructions provided to you.

Please note:  X-ray walk-in service is suspended at all sites across Nova Scotia Health. Patients requiring an x-ray should phone the local number listed below to make an appointment for your x-ray. Some locations also have online appointment booking available.

Booking an x-ray

Patients with requisitions for general x-rays can book an appointment at https://booking.nshealth.ca

Clients in central zone* can also call 902-473-7771 or toll-free at 1-833-952-2782, Monday to Friday, between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. to schedule an appointment. 

*What zone am I in?

How do I cancel/change my appointment?

Please call toll free at 1-844-I-REBOOK (1-844-473-2665). You will be asked to select the location of your x-ray appointment.

You will be connected with a team member who can cancel your appointment and help arrange for a new appointment. 

*The DI Re-Book line does not currently connect patients to the IWK Health Centre. If you're trying to re-book or cancel an IWK Diagnostic Imaging appointment, you must call one of the following numbers:

  • For IWK Ultrasound: (902) 470-8970
  • For IWK MRI: (902) 470-7027
  • For IWK X-Ray, CT, Bone Density, or Nuclear Medicine: (902) 470-7962

Accessing this Clinic, Program or Service

thu Apr 17 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
fri Apr 18 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
sat Apr 19 Unavailable
sun Apr 20 Unavailable
mon Apr 21 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
tue Apr 22 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
wed Apr 23 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

A referral (requisition) from your primary care provider and an appointment are required for an x-ray.

General inquiries:
Tel: 902-752-7600 x 2920

thu Apr 17 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
fri Apr 18 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
sat Apr 19 Unavailable
sun Apr 20 Unavailable
mon Apr 21 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
tue Apr 22 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
wed Apr 23 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

A referral (requisition) from your primary care provider and an appointment are required for an x-ray.

General inquiries:
Tel: 902-597-7128

thu Apr 17 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
fri Apr 18 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
sat Apr 19 Unavailable
sun Apr 20 Unavailable
mon Apr 21 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
tue Apr 22 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
wed Apr 23 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

A referral (requisition) from your primary care provider and an appointment are required for an x-ray.

General inquiries:
Tel: 902-532-2381

thu Apr 17 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
fri Apr 18 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
sat Apr 19 Closed
sun Apr 20 Closed
mon Apr 21 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
tue Apr 22 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
wed Apr 23 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

A referral (requisition) from your primary care provider and an appointment are required for an x-ray.

General inquiries:
Tel: 902-876-6429

Services are only available to adult (16+) patients at this location.

All bookings can be made by calling 902-473-7771 or toll-free at 1-833-952-2782

Patients with requisitions for general x-rays can book an appointment at this location online at https://booking.nshealth.ca or call 902-473-7771 or toll-free at 1-833-952-2782, Monday to Friday, between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. to schedule an appointment.

thu Apr 17 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
fri Apr 18 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
sat Apr 19 Unavailable
sun Apr 20 Unavailable
mon Apr 21 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
tue Apr 22 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
wed Apr 23 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

A referral (requisition) from your primary care provider and an appointment are required for an x-ray.

General inquiries:
Tel: 902-336-2200 x 243

thu Apr 17 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
fri Apr 18 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
sat Apr 19 Unavailable
sun Apr 20 Unavailable
mon Apr 21 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
tue Apr 22 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
wed Apr 23 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

A referral (requisition) from your primary care provider and an appointment are required for an x-ray.

General inquiries:
Tel: 902-567-7778

thu Apr 17 7:00 am - 3:00 pm
fri Apr 18 7:00 am - 3:00 pm
sat Apr 19 Unavailable
sun Apr 20 Unavailable
mon Apr 21 7:00 am - 3:00 pm
tue Apr 22 7:00 am - 3:00 pm
wed Apr 23 7:00 am - 3:00 pm

A referral (requisition) from your primary care provider and an appointment are required for an x-ray.

All bookings can be made by calling 902-473-7771 or toll-free at 1-833-952-2782

Patients with requisitions for general x-rays can book an appointment at this location online at https://booking.nshealth.ca or call 902-473-7771 or toll-free at 1-833-952-2782, Monday to Friday, between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. to schedule an appointment.

thu Apr 17 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
fri Apr 18 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
sat Apr 19 Unavailable
sun Apr 20 Unavailable
mon Apr 21 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
tue Apr 22 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
wed Apr 23 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

A referral (requisition) from your primary care provider and an appointment are required for an x-ray.

General inquiries:
Tel: 902-893-5532

thu Apr 17 7:30 am - 4:00 pm
fri Apr 18 7:30 am - 4:00 pm
sat Apr 19 Unavailable
sun Apr 20 Unavailable
mon Apr 21 7:30 am - 4:00 pm
tue Apr 22 7:30 am - 4:00 pm
wed Apr 23 7:30 am - 4:00 pm

A referral (requisition) from your primary care provider and an appointment are required for an x-ray.

General inquiries:
Tel: 902-667-5400 x 6156

thu Apr 17 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
fri Apr 18 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
sat Apr 19 Unavailable
sun Apr 20 Unavailable
mon Apr 21 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
tue Apr 22 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
wed Apr 23 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

A referral (requisition) from your primary care provider and an appointment are required for an x-ray.

All bookings can be made by calling 902-473-7771 or toll-free at 1-833-952-2782

Patients with requisitions for general x-rays can book an appointment at this location online at https://booking.nshealth.ca or call 902-473-7771 or toll-free at 1-833-952-2782, Monday to Friday, between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. to schedule an appointment.

thu Apr 17 7:30 am - 5:15 pm
fri Apr 18 7:30 am - 5:15 pm
sat Apr 19 Unavailable
sun Apr 20 Unavailable
mon Apr 21 7:30 am - 5:15 pm
tue Apr 22 7:30 am - 5:15 pm
wed Apr 23 7:30 am - 5:15 pm

A referral (requisition) from your primary care provider and an appointment are required for an x-ray.

Patients with requisitions for general x-rays can book an appointment at this location online at https://booking.nshealth.ca or call 902-473-7771 or toll-free at 1-833-952-2782, Monday to Friday, between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. to schedule an appointment.

thu Apr 17 8:00 am - 9:00 pm
fri Apr 18 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
sat Apr 19 Unavailable
sun Apr 20 Unavailable
mon Apr 21 8:00 am - 9:00 pm
tue Apr 22 8:00 am - 9:00 pm
wed Apr 23 8:00 am - 9:00 pm

A referral (requisition) from your primary care provider and an appointment are required for an x-ray.

General inquiries:
Tel: 1-877-742-2571

thu Apr 17 Unavailable
fri Apr 18 Unavailable
sat Apr 19 Unavailable
sun Apr 20 Unavailable
mon Apr 21 Unavailable
tue Apr 22 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
wed Apr 23 Unavailable

A referral (requisition) from your primary care provider and an appointment are required for an x-ray.

General inquiries:
Tel: 902-542-2266

thu Apr 17 7:30 am - 3:30 pm
fri Apr 18 7:30 am - 3:30 pm
sat Apr 19 Unavailable
sun Apr 20 Unavailable
mon Apr 21 7:30 am - 3:30 pm
tue Apr 22 7:30 am - 3:30 pm
wed Apr 23 7:30 am - 3:30 pm

A referral (requisition) from your primary care provider and an appointment are required for an x-ray.

General inquiries:
Tel: 902-366-2794

thu Apr 17 7:30 am - 3:30 pm
fri Apr 18 7:30 am - 3:30 pm
sat Apr 19 Unavailable
sun Apr 20 Unavailable
mon Apr 21 7:30 am - 3:30 pm
tue Apr 22 7:30 am - 3:30 pm
wed Apr 23 7:30 am - 3:30 pm

A referral (requisition) from your doctor and an appointment are required for an x-ray.

General inquiries:
Tel: 902-885-2554

thu Apr 17 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
fri Apr 18 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
sat Apr 19 Unavailable
sun Apr 20 Unavailable
mon Apr 21 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
tue Apr 22 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
wed Apr 23 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

A referral (requisition) from your primary care provider and an appointment are required for an x-ray.

General inquiries:
Tel: 1-833-420-0844

thu Apr 17 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
fri Apr 18 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
sat Apr 19 Unavailable
sun Apr 20 Unavailable
mon Apr 21 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
tue Apr 22 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
wed Apr 23 8:00 am - 3:00 pm

A referral (requisition) from your primary care provider and an appointment are required for an x-ray.

General inquiries:Tel: 902-842-2832

thu Apr 17 7:30 am - 3:30 pm
fri Apr 18 7:30 am - 3:30 pm
sat Apr 19 Unavailable
sun Apr 20 Unavailable
mon Apr 21 7:30 am - 3:30 pm
tue Apr 22 7:30 am - 3:30 pm
wed Apr 23 7:30 am - 3:30 pm

A referral (requisition) from your primary care provider and an appointment are required for an x-ray.

General inquiries:
Tel: 902-533-3702

thu Apr 17 7:30 am - 5:00 pm
fri Apr 18 7:30 am - 5:00 pm
sat Apr 19 Unavailable
sun Apr 20 Unavailable
mon Apr 21 7:30 am - 5:00 pm
tue Apr 22 7:30 am - 5:00 pm
wed Apr 23 7:30 am - 5:00 pm

A referral (requisition) from your primary care provider and an appointment are required for an x-ray.

Patients with requisitions for general x-rays can book an appointment at this location online at https://booking.nshealth.ca or call 902-473-7771 or toll-free at 1-833-952-2782, Monday to Friday, between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. to schedule an appointment.

thu Apr 17 7:15 am - 3:00 pm
fri Apr 18 7:15 am - 3:00 pm
sat Apr 19 Unavailable
sun Apr 20 Unavailable
mon Apr 21 7:15 am - 3:00 pm
tue Apr 22 7:15 am - 3:00 pm
wed Apr 23 7:15 am - 3:00 pm

A referral (requisition) from your primary care provider and an appointment are required for an x-ray.

Patients with requisitions for general x-rays can book an appointment at this location online at https://booking.nshealth.ca or call 902-473-7771 or toll-free at 1-833-952-2782, Monday to Friday, between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. to schedule an appointment.

thu Apr 17 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
fri Apr 18 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
sat Apr 19 Unavailable
sun Apr 20 Unavailable
mon Apr 21 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
tue Apr 22 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
wed Apr 23 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

A referral (requisition) from your primary care provider and an appointment are required for an x-ray.

General inquiries:
Tel: 902-258-1922

thu Apr 17 7:30 am - 3:30 pm
fri Apr 18 7:30 am - 3:30 pm
sat Apr 19 Unavailable
sun Apr 20 Unavailable
mon Apr 21 7:30 am - 3:30 pm
tue Apr 22 7:30 am - 3:30 pm
wed Apr 23 7:30 am - 3:30 pm

A referral (requisition) from your primary care provider and an appointment are required for an x-ray.

General inquiries:
Tel: 902-657-2382

thu Apr 17 Unavailable
fri Apr 18 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
sat Apr 19 Unavailable
sun Apr 20 Unavailable
mon Apr 21 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
tue Apr 22 Unavailable
wed Apr 23 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

A referral (requisition) from your primary care provider and an appointment are required for an x-ray.

All bookings can be made by calling 902-473-7771 or toll-free at 1-833-952-2782

thu Apr 17 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
fri Apr 18 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
sat Apr 19 Unavailable
sun Apr 20 Unavailable
mon Apr 21 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
tue Apr 22 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
wed Apr 23 8:00 am - 3:00 pm

A referral (requisition) from your primary care provider and an appointment are required for an x-ray.

General inquiries:
Tel: 902-592-3320

thu Apr 17 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
fri Apr 18 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
sat Apr 19 Unavailable
sun Apr 20 Unavailable
mon Apr 21 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
tue Apr 22 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
wed Apr 23 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

A referral (requisition) from your primary care provider and an appointment are required for an x-ray.

General inquiries (Monday to Friday: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
Tel: 902-243-2521x1

thu Apr 17 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
fri Apr 18 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
sat Apr 19 Unavailable
sun Apr 20 Unavailable
mon Apr 21 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
tue Apr 22 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
wed Apr 23 8:00 am - 3:00 pm

A referral (requisition) from your primary care provider and an appointment are required for an x-ray.

General inquiries:
Tel: 902-794-5409

thu Apr 17 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
fri Apr 18 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
sat Apr 19 Unavailable
sun Apr 20 Unavailable
mon Apr 21 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
tue Apr 22 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
wed Apr 23 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

A referral (requisition) from your primary care provider and an appointment are required for an x-ray.

General inquiries:
Tel: 902-354-3173

thu Apr 17 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
fri Apr 18 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
sat Apr 19 Unavailable
sun Apr 20 Unavailable
mon Apr 21 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
tue Apr 22 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
wed Apr 23 8:00 am - 6:00 pm

A referral (requisition) from your primary care provider and an appointment are required for an x-ray.

General inquiries:
Tel: 1-877-742-2571

thu Apr 17 7:30 am - 3:30 pm
fri Apr 18 7:30 am - 11:30 am
sat Apr 19 Unavailable
sun Apr 20 Unavailable
mon Apr 21 7:30 am - 3:30 pm
tue Apr 22 7:30 am - 3:30 pm
wed Apr 23 7:30 am - 3:30 pm

A referral (requisition) from your primary care provider and an appointment are required for an x-ray.

General inquiries:
Tel: 902-224-4011

thu Apr 17 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
fri Apr 18 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
sat Apr 19 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
sun Apr 20 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
mon Apr 21 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
tue Apr 22 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
wed Apr 23 8:30 am - 3:30 pm

A referral (requisition) from your primary care provider and an appointment are required for an x-ray.

General inquiries:
Tel: 902-825-3411

thu Apr 17 7:00 am - 3:00 pm
fri Apr 18 Unavailable
sat Apr 19 Unavailable
sun Apr 20 Unavailable
mon Apr 21 Unavailable
tue Apr 22 7:00 am - 3:00 pm
wed Apr 23 Unavailable

A referral (requisition) from your primary care provider and an appointment are required for an x-ray.

General inquiries:
Tel: 902-254-2540x1

thu Apr 17 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
fri Apr 18 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
sat Apr 19 Unavailable
sun Apr 20 Unavailable
mon Apr 21 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
tue Apr 22 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
wed Apr 23 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

A referral (requisition) from your primary care provider and an appointment are required for an x-ray.

General inquiries:
Tel: 902-527-5227

thu Apr 17 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
fri Apr 18 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
sat Apr 19 Unavailable
sun Apr 20 Unavailable
mon Apr 21 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
tue Apr 22 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
wed Apr 23 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

A referral (requisition) from your primary care provider and an appointment are required for an x-ray.

General inquiries:
Tel: 902-867-4500 x 4524

thu Apr 17 Unavailable
fri Apr 18 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
sat Apr 19 Unavailable
sun Apr 20 Unavailable
mon Apr 21 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
tue Apr 22 Unavailable
wed Apr 23 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

A referral (requisition) from your primary care provider and an appointment are required for an x-ray.

General inquiries:
Tel: 902-522-2882

thu Apr 17 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
fri Apr 18 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
sat Apr 19 Unavailable
sun Apr 20 Unavailable
mon Apr 21 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
tue Apr 22 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
wed Apr 23 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

A referral (requisition) from your primary care provider and an appointment are required for an x-ray.

General inquiries:
Tel: 902-625-3100

thu Apr 17 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
fri Apr 18 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
sat Apr 19 Unavailable
sun Apr 20 Unavailable
mon Apr 21 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
tue Apr 22 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
wed Apr 23 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

A referral (requisition) from your primary care provider and an appointment are required for an x-ray.

General inquiries:
Tel: 902-889-2200

thu Apr 17 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
fri Apr 18 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
sat Apr 19 Unavailable
sun Apr 20 Unavailable
mon Apr 21 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
tue Apr 22 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
wed Apr 23 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

A referral (requisition) from your primary care provider and an appointment are required for an x-ray.

General inquiries:
Tel: 902-679-3819x2

thu Apr 17 7:30 am - 5:30 pm
fri Apr 18 7:30 am - 5:30 pm
sat Apr 19 Unavailable
sun Apr 20 Unavailable
mon Apr 21 7:30 am - 5:30 pm
tue Apr 22 7:30 am - 5:30 pm
wed Apr 23 7:30 am - 5:30 pm

A referral (requisition) from your primary care provider and an appointment are required for an x-ray.

All bookings can be made by calling 902-473-7771 or toll-free at 1-833-952-2782

Patients with requisitions for general x-rays can book an appointment at this location online at https://booking.nshealth.ca or call 902-473-7771 or toll-free at 1-833-952-2782, Monday to Friday, between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. to schedule an appointment.

thu Apr 17 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
fri Apr 18 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
sat Apr 19 Unavailable
sun Apr 20 Unavailable
mon Apr 21 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
tue Apr 22 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
wed Apr 23 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

A referral (requisition) from your primary care provider and an appointment are required for an x-ray.

General inquiries:
Tel: 902-295-2718

thu Apr 17 Unavailable
fri Apr 18 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
sat Apr 19 Unavailable
sun Apr 20 Unavailable
mon Apr 21 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
tue Apr 22 Unavailable
wed Apr 23 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

A referral (requisition) from your primary care provider and an appointment are required for an x-ray.

General inquiries:
Tel: 902-538-7653

thu Apr 17 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
fri Apr 18 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
sat Apr 19 Unavailable
sun Apr 20 Unavailable
mon Apr 21 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
tue Apr 22 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
wed Apr 23 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

A referral (requisition) from your primary care provider and an appointment are required for an x-ray.

General inquiries:
Tel: 1-877-742-2571

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