Updated: April 2023.
Let me get right to it. Your proximity to a fertility clinic isn’t the same as every other Canadian. It varies widely across the country. No territory has a full service fertility clinic, while some provinces have very few or none, and almost all fertility clinics are located in major cities. That has significant implications for many, many families and couples and perhaps you’re one of them. It’s life altering for some of us. Listen to this podcast Beat Infertility to learn more.
But with this reality there are possibilities. Whether you’re researching fertility clinics to find a second or third opinion or doing research on your very first, you’re not doing this search alone. You might lean on fellow fertility warriors, support group members, your family doctor, friends or family who have gone through fertility struggles, and Fertility Coaches, Counsellors, Acupuncturists, Naturopaths and/or Instagram strangers.
The process of gaining knowledge and insight from others can be an empowering part of the process and, for many couples, leads to a healthy live birth sooner. That’s my tip for the day and if it doesn’t resonate with you, that’s OK too.
To also help on your search, sift through all these considerations in choosing a fertility clinic and scroll down to see this list of fertility clinics across Canada*. Support in decision making is what certified coaches help with so if you need coaching or mentorship, keep that in mind. I’m in your corner too.
What are your top 3 considerations for choosing a fertility clinic?
*This list does not include all the options that may be important or necessary for you on your fertility journey.
Alberta
Clinic | City | Notes |
Oasis Fertility | Calgary | One of two full service fertility clinics in Calgary. |
Regional Fertility Program | Calgary | One of two full service fertility clinics in Calgary. |
PCRM | Edmonton | Pacific Centre for Reproductive Medicine (PCRM) also has clinics in British Columbia. |
Alberta Reproductive Centre | Edmonton | New clinic as of spring 2023. Shares the wait times on the website, |
British Columbia
Clinic | City | Notes |
Olive Fertility | Vancouver | Dr. Yuzpe is one of the pioneers of the first IVF clinics in Canada. |
Surrey | Egg retrieval and IUI is done at the Vancouver location. | |
Victoria | The temporary clinic opened in 2022 with egg retrieval done at the the Vancouver location. Closed on weekends. | |
Kelowna | Egg retrieval is done at the Vancouver Olive location. | |
Oceanview Fertility | Comox | Not a full services clinic, but partners with Olive Fertility for IVF monitoring; TI and IUI offered. |
PCRM | Burnaby | Pacific Centre for Reproductive Medicine (PCRM). Dr. Dunne publishes frequently in the BC Medical Journal and elsewhere on fertility. |
Whistler | Egg retrieval is done at the Burnaby location. | |
Vancouver | Egg retrieval is done at the Burnaby location. | |
Victoria | Egg retrieval is done at the Burnaby location. | |
Grace Fertility | Vancouver | A boutique clinic with shorter wait times. |
Twig Fertility | TBD | TBD |
Blossom Fertility | Prince George | IUI is done here but not IVF in-house. IVF monitoring is offered with egg retrieval conducted at Olive Fertility (see above). |
MANITOBA
Clinic | City | Notes |
Heartland Fertility | Winnipeg | The only full service fertility clinic in the province. Restricted services in the summer. |
Manitoba Fertility | Winnipeg | No IUI or IVF services are conducted there. |
ONTARIO – The publicly funded IVF wait times and costs per clinic can be viewed here
Clinic | City | Notes |
Repromed | Toronto | Known for short OHIP-funded IVF waitlist. Can self refer. |
Kenora | All major procedures including egg retrieval are done at Toronto clinic. | |
North Bay | All major procedures including egg retrievalare done at Toronto clinic. | |
Sault Ste. Maria | All major procedures including egg retrieval are done at Toronto clinic. | |
Sudbury | All major procedures including egg retrieval are done at Toronto clinic. | |
Timmins | All major procedures including egg retrieval are done at Toronto clinic. | |
Thunder Bay | All major procedures including egg retrieval are done at Toronto clinic. | |
Anova Fertility | Toronto | Dr. Dixon speaks to the public about fertility options and advice on various platforms. A new downtown clinic recently opened. Can self refer. |
Waterloo | All major procedures including egg retrieval are done at the Toronto clinic. | |
Guelph | All major procedures including egg retrieval are done at the Toronto clinic. | |
North York | All major procedures including egg retrieval are done at the Toronto clinic. | |
CReATe | Toronto | There is an option to use CreAte for monitoring with CNY, an American clinic in New York. Dr. Baratz speaks to the public about fertility options and advice. |
Etobicoke | Main office is in Toronto. | |
London | Procedures like egg retrieval are done at the Toronto location. | |
Trio | Toronto | Specializes in reproductive immunology. Lower cost hotel rates available for patients at two hotels nearby: Delta Chelsea and Marriott Eaton Centre. |
Mississauga | Dr. Chaula Mehta is the doctor here. Main clinic is in Toronto | |
North York | Plus also affiliated with Dr. Tanya Williams | |
Whitby | Part of the Ontario Fertility Network. Main clinic is in Toronto. | |
Durham/Oshawa | Main clinic is in Toronto. | |
Barrie | Part of the Ontario Fertility Network. Main clinic is in Toronto. | |
Kitchener-Waterloo | Part of the Ontario Fertility Network. Main clinic is in Toronto. | |
Thornhill | Main clinic is in Toronto. | |
Orillia | Main clinic is in Toronto. | |
Stoney Creek | By appointment only. Main clinic is in Toronto. | |
Thunder Bay | More of a satellite with limited offerings. | |
Hannam | Toronto | The only clinic in Canada that partners with the reputable American fertility clinic CCRM. Can self refer. |
Ottawa | This is a satellite with the main office in Toronto. | |
Mt Sinai | Toronto | A teaching hospital with lots of options to meet a range of medical needs connected to fertility. |
Vaughn | Due to Covid-19 much is now only done at the downtown Toronto location. | |
Mississauga-Oakville | Due to Covid-19 much is now only done at the downtown Toronto location. | |
New Life | Toronto | They have the most satellite locations in Ontario. |
Mississauga | They sometimes have discounted IUI or IVF (for all their clinic locations). | |
North York | They sometimes have discounted IUI or IVF (for all their clinic locations). | |
Brampton | They sometimes have discounted IUI or IVF (for all their clinic locations). | |
Burlington | They sometimes have discounted IUI or IVF (for all their clinic locations). | |
Richmond Hill | They sometimes have discounted IUI or IVF (for all their clinic locations). | |
Milton | They sometimes have discounted IUI or IVF (for all their clinic locations). | |
Concord | They sometimes have discounted IUI or IVF (for all their clinic locations). | |
Scarborough | They sometimes have discounted IUI or IVF (for all their clinic locations). | |
Oakville | They sometimes have discounted IUI or IVF (for all their clinic locations). | |
Kitchener-Waterloo | They sometimes have discounted IUI or IVF (for all their clinic locations). | |
Astra Fertility | Mississauga | Is currently the one and only independent health facility in Ontario to provide a full range of expert minimally invasive gynecological procedures. |
Brampton | Hours are slightly different at this location than the Mississauga location. | |
Milton | On their website they have a fertility ‘Tips’ page. | |
Bolton | (All the) Astra clinics are accredited with Accreditation Canada. | |
Belleville | (All the) Astra clinics are accredited with Accreditation Canada. | |
Durham Fertility | Oshawa | Does not do IVF onsite but does through the fertility clinic Trio KW in Waterloo (scroll down). |
Lakeridge Fertility | Whitby | It is part of the Ontario Fertility Network; can do IUI here but only monitoring for IVF at this location. |
Nahal Fertility | Richmond Hill | This clinic has an IVF guaranteed program. |
Markham Fertility | Markham | Drs. Wais and Garcia speak publicly on social media and on talks with the public about fertility advice. |
IVF Canada | Markham | This clinic boasts having the very first IVF pregnancy in Canada. |
Toronto | This clinic location is near Scarborough. | |
Tripod Fertility | North York | Started in 2015 by two doctors who are married. Can self refer. |
York Fertility | York | The clinic shares a lab and unofficially partners with Markham Fertility Centre. |
Dream Fertility | Oshawa | Partners with Markham Fertility for IVF but IUI is done in-house. Can self refer. |
Durham | Satellite clinic, with Markham. | |
Etobicoke Fertility | Etobicoke | IUI only, no IVF |
Charm Fertility | Etobicoke | Paybright options to finance fertility services are available for all locations. |
Oakville | The building site is called Oakville Fertility & Woman’s Health Centre. | |
Brampton | Slightly different hours in Charm Fertility Brampton clinic. | |
Orangeville | PayBright options to finance fertility services are available for all locations. | |
First Steps Fertility | North York | Includes naturopathic options in-house. Can self refer. |
Generation Fertility | Vaughn | Formerly names Procrea. Also has clinics in Quebec and Manitoba. One of few clinics in Canada with a speciality in chromosome disorders. |
New Market | Main clinic is in Vaughn. | |
RCC | Mississauga | Reproductive Care Centre (RCC) was established in 1999. |
Oakville | Payment can be made through PayBrightat at either location. | |
One Fertility | Burlingon | Full service fertility clinic, partnered with Ontario Network of Experts in Fertility. |
One Fertility KW | Kitchener-Waterloo | Full service fertility clinic, partnered with Ontario Network of Experts in Fertility. |
HART | Hamilton | Hamilton Assisted Reproductive Technologies (HART) Fertility Centre serves the whole Niagara region. IUI only but works with patients to do IVF monitoring. |
Barrie Fertility | Barrie | This clinic is part of the Ontario Fertility Network. |
Orillia Fertility | Orillia | They do IUI in-house but not IVF, although partners with CreAte to do IVF. |
Niagara Fertility | Niagara | This clinic is part of the Ontario Fertility Network. |
Stoney Creek | Only IUI at this location. | |
Trio KW | Waterloo | This clinic is part of the Ontario Fertility Network. |
Juno Fertility | Waterloo | Their website includes photos of babies born from assistance with Juno. IVF is performed at Anova Fertility. |
KARMA | Kitchener | Kitchener Area Reproductive Medicine Associates (KARMA). Their laboratory is in-house. Can self refer. |
KHSC | Kingston | Kingston Health Sciences Centre (KHSC) is closed for 2 months of the summer. IVF is offered only with parter clinic Ottawa Fertility Clinic. |
Victory Reproductive Care | Windsor | Dr. Victory is a fertility doctor who goes live on Instagram and YouTube weekly to give advice. The clinic discourages PGT-A. |
Sarnia | Only IUI is done at this location. | |
Omega | London | Affiliation including egg retrieval is done at LHSC (see above). |
OriginElle | Ottawa | OriginElle Fertility Clinic & Women’s Health Centre partners with their Montreal clinic. Can self refer. |
Ottawa Fertility | Ottawa | Many Newfoundland residents choose this clinic for IVF because of its partnership with Newfoundland Fertility Clinic. |
NEO Fertility | Sudbury | The clinic is part of the Northern Eastern Ontario (NEO) Women’s Health Network. IVF isn’t offered in-house but partners with Anova Fertility to offer IVF where egg retrieval would be done (see above). |
North Shore Fertility Centre | Thunder Bay | IUI only at this facility. Located at 194 Court Street North. |
Twig Fertility | Toronto | Opened fall 2021. It has a lab director and lab in-house. Can self refer. Not receiving government funding |
Evolve | Toronto | A clinic only for egg freezing. |
New Brunswick
Clinic | City | Notes |
Conceptia | Moncton | This is the only private non profit clinic in Canada. |
Quebec
Clinic | City | Notes |
MUHC | Montreal | McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) is part of a hospital network and is not considered a private clinic like others in Quebec. |
Clinique Ovo | Montreal | There are many research projects published from this clinic. |
Rive Sud | There are many research projects published from this clinic. | |
Procrea | Montreal | They also have clinics in Ontario and Manitoba. It is one of few clinics across Canada with a speciality in chromosome disorders. |
Quebec City | One of few clinics across Canada with a speciality in chromosome disorders. | |
Gatineau | One of few clinics across Canada with a speciality in chromosome disorders. | |
Vaudreuil | One of few clinics across Canada with a speciality in chromosome disorders. | |
CNY | Montreal | Procedures are done in New York State or partnering CNY, but monitoring and ultrasounds are done locally. CNY is known for being low cost and innovative. |
Montreal Fertility | Montreal | The clinic is well set up for international patients also. |
OriginElle | Montreal | Full name is OriginElle Fertility Clinic & Women’s Health Centre. It is not open on weekends. |
Brunswick Medical | Montreal | Procedures are done at MUHC (see above). |
Pointe-Claire | Procedures are done at MUHC (see above). | |
Fertilys | Laval | Their website is comprehensive and they are known to be patient-centred. |
Miacleo | Montreal | A relatively new clinic |
Newfoundland & Labrador
Clinic | City | Notes |
NL Fertility Clinic | St.John’s | Newfoundland and Labrador Fertility Services is within Eastern Health and does offers IUI and other fertility services but IVF is only offered in partnership with Ottawa Fertility Centre where you must travel for egg retrieval. |
NORTHWEST TERRITORIES
There is no fertility clinic that offers IVF or IUI in the territory. The starting point would be talking to a family doctor. |
NOVA SCOTIA
Clinic | City | Notes |
AART | Halifax | This is the only full service fertility clinic in the province. |
NUNUVUT
There is no fertility clinic that offers IVF or IUI in the territory. The starting point would be talking to a family doctor. |
PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND
There is no fertility clinic that offers IVF or IUI in the province. Funding for IUI or IVF is paid partially by the PEI government through the Fertility Treatment Program based on your household income and the procedures are done out of province. |
SASKATCHEWAN
Clinic | City | Notes |
Aurora Reproductive Care | Saskatoon | Great patient reviews. Can’t use donor eggs. |
YUKON
There is no fertility clinic that offers IVF or IUI in the territory but there are options for fertility support below, including the Find a Family Doctor Program through Government of Yukon
Clinic | City | Notes |
Whitehorse Medical Clinic | Whitehorse | Family doctor options |
Terra Life | Whitehorse | Naturopathic clinic |
This list requires constant refreshing so please contact me if you see an error so that everyone can benefit from current information – that would be very Canadian of you! Good luck with your search and on your decision. Take it one step at a time.
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