Toronto embryo freezing clinics
The freeze-all strategy, frozen transfer cycles, and what to ask about your lab.
Embryo freezing is part of nearly every modern IVF cycle in Toronto. Some clinics run a freeze-all strategy by default — freezing every viable embryo from retrieval and transferring frozen in a later cycle — because evidence consistently shows frozen-embryo transfers match or exceed fresh outcomes in most patient groups, with substantially lower OHSS risk. Every Toronto IVF clinic on this list offers embryo cryopreservation. The clinics with the strongest programs use closed vitrification systems, publish freeze-thaw survival rates, and have mature frozen-transfer workflows.
Inclusion: clinic offers embryo cryopreservation and FET as a published service. Last verified May 2026.
Embryo freezing clinics in Toronto
20 clinics in our directory. Ranked by Google rating, then review count.
- Twig Fertility4.2(90)Toronto, Ontario M5N 1A1 · 313 Eglinton Avenue WestOFP-fundedNo waitlistLGBTQ+ welcomingVirtual consultsTransparent pricing
Why they fit: Offers a dedicated 'Second Opinion Consult' for patients who have completed IVF cycles elsewhere; in-house genetic counselling for recurrent pregnancy loss and rare conditions; reproductive urology for male-factor cases; surgical sperm retrieval…
- Tripod Fertility4.2(74)Toronto (North York) · Atria III, Suite 901, 2225 Sheppard Ave EOFP-fundedNo waitlistLGBTQ+ welcomingVirtual consultsTransparent pricing
Why they fit: One of the only clinics in Canada specializing in reproductive immunology — treats RPL (recurrent pregnancy loss) and RIF (recurrent implantation failure) on-site with Intralipid, IVIg, Humira, and Lymphocyte Immunization Therapy (LIT).…
- Astra Fertility Group4.1(63)Mississauga · 4303 Village Centre CrtOFP-fundedVirtual consults
Why they fit: Dr. Essam Michael's bio specifically names Asherman's Syndrome, severe uterine anomalies, and recurrent pregnancy loss as areas of focus. Multiple Google reviews describe patients being referred to Astra after other clinics couldn't…
- Pollin Fertility4.1(63)Toronto · 2360 Yonge St., 2nd Floor, Toronto, ON M4P 2E6OFP-fundedNo waitlistLGBTQ+ welcomingVirtual consultsTransparent pricing
Why they fit: Homepage lab section: lab designed to maximize successful outcomes 'even in the most challenging cases.' Dedicated Second Opinion service for patients seeking re-evaluation of prior diagnoses or treatment plans.
- Hannam Fertility Centre4.0(223)Toronto · 160 Bloor Street East, 15th Floor, Toronto, ON, M4W 3R2OFP-fundedNo waitlistLGBTQ+ welcomingVirtual consultsTransparent pricing
Why they fit: Site language explicitly serves patients who have switched from other clinics ('Can I switch clinics if I'm on another Clinic's Waitlist? Yes'). Dr. Robb specializes in recurrent pregnancy loss and fertility preservation.…
- IVF Canada Fertility Centre4.0(155)Toronto · 2347 Kennedy Rd, Suite 304, Toronto, ON M1T 3T8OFP-fundedNo waitlistLGBTQ+ welcoming
Why they fit: Dedicated Recurrent Pregnancy Loss treatment page. IVF treatment page explicitly lists 'women with diminishing ovarian reserve or egg quality' and 'female reproductive conditions (e.g., blocked fallopian tubes)' under who benefits from IVF.
- Lakeridge Fertility4.0(47)Whitby · 220 Dundas St W, Suite 404, Whitby, ON L1N 8M7OFP-fundedLGBTQ+ welcoming
Why they fit: Specialized recurrent pregnancy loss program working with Dr. Carl Laskin and Dr. Sony Sierra; satellite of TRIO Fertility (one of Canada's largest fertility teams) for advanced IVF and embryology requirements.
- Dream Fertility4.0(26)Whitby · 198 Des Newman Blvd, 4th floorOFP-fundedLGBTQ+ welcomingVirtual consultsTransparent pricing
Why they fit: Recurrent pregnancy loss is named as a focus, but no general 'complex cases' positioning
- Reproductive Care Centre (RCC)3.9(350)Mississauga · 2180 Meadowvale Blvd, Mississauga, ON L5N 5S3OFP-fundedLGBTQ+ welcomingVirtual consultsTransparent pricing
Why they fit: Marketing copy describes 'a passion for solving even the most complex fertility challenges.' Dedicated High BMI Program for patients turned away elsewhere; Recurrent Pregnancy Loss is a Medical Director special interest; Endometriosis…
- Markham Fertility Centre3.9(105)Markham · 379 Church Street, 5th FloorOFP-fundedLGBTQ+ welcomingTransparent pricing
Why they fit: Site explicitly states clinic is 'equipped to manage medically complex patients' and lists work with high-BMI patients, RPL, recurrent implantation failure, reproductive immunology, and balanced translocations. LinkedIn lists 'Immune Therapy' as a…
- TRIO Fertility3.8(357)Toronto · 655 Bay Street, 11th and 18th floorsOFP-fundedLGBTQ+ welcomingVirtual consultsTransparent pricing
Why they fit: Explicitly welcomes patients transferring after failed cycles at other clinics; houses Canada's only early RPL program; Dr. Laskin's reproductive immunology practice; medical rounds 4x/week to review every IVF protocol collaboratively.
- Elite IVF3.8(13)Toronto, ON M5X 1C7 · 1 First Canadian Place, Suite 5700LGBTQ+ welcoming
Why they fit: IVF, egg freezing and surrogacy in Toronto, ON M5X 1C7. Private-pay only.
- Ajax Fertility Centre3.7(17)Ajax · 300 Rossland Rd E, Unit 206OFP-fundedNo waitlist
Why they fit: IVF, IUI, egg freezing and PGT in Ajax. OFP-funded with no current waitlist.
- Generation Fertility3.6(147)Vaughan · 955 Major MacKenzie Dr W #400, Maple, ON L6A 4P9OFP-fundedLGBTQ+ welcomingVirtual consultsTransparent pricing
Why they fit: Dr. Gurau bio explicitly mentions welcoming patients seeking second opinions or who experienced treatment in the past. Dr. Campanaro (Waterloo) treats immunology infertility and recurrent pregnancy loss. Dr. Hartman (Toronto West Medical…
- ONE Fertility3.4(140)Burlington · 3210 Harvester RoadOFP-fundedLGBTQ+ welcomingTransparent pricing
Why they fit: Reproductive Endocrinology page explicitly addresses complex conditions (Turner's syndrome, premature ovarian insufficiency, hyperprolactinemia, amenorrhea); Dr. Karnis is internationally recognized for managing pregnancy in women with Turner syndrome; multiple physicians have advanced reproductive…
- NewLife Fertility Centre3.4(25)Mississauga · 4250 Sherwoodtowne Blvd, Mississauga, ON L4Z 2G6OFP-fundedLGBTQ+ welcomingVirtual consults
Why they fit: Explicit on the success rates page: 'At NewLife there are no selection criteria for patients. Our specialty is treating difficult and complex cases.' Dedicated Recurrent Pregnancy Loss (RPL) service page. Beautifi clinic…
- CReATe Fertility Centre3.3(289)Toronto · 790 Bay Street, Suite 1100OFP-fundedLGBTQ+ welcomingVirtual consultsTransparent pricing
Why they fit: Largest cancer fertility preservation program in Canada (oncofertility); largest in-house genetics program for PGT-A/M/SR; in-house surgical hysteroscopy for polyps, septums, scarring, and fibroids; large research arm. Reviews consistently describe patients arriving after…
- North York (Toronto) · 25 Sheppard Ave. W., Unit 650OFP-fundedLGBTQ+ welcomingTransparent pricing
Why they fit: Clinic markets clinical excellence and a 150+ years combined team experience but does not explicitly publish a complex-cases statement on its services pages.
- Mount Sinai Fertility3.2(116)Toronto · 250 Dundas Street West, 7th Floor, Toronto, ON M5T 2Z5OFP-fundedLGBTQ+ welcomingVirtual consultsTransparent pricing
Why they fit: About page states the clinic is 'recognized around the world for successfully treating even the most challenging fertility cases'; faculty research and clinical interests include recurrent pregnancy loss, recurrent implantation failure, severe…
- First Steps Fertility Clinic3.1(37)Toronto (North York) · 4025 Yonge Street, Suite 215, Toronto, ON M2P 2E3OFP-fundedLGBTQ+ welcoming
Why they fit: IVF, IUI, egg freezing and PGT in Toronto (North York). OFP-funded.
At-a-glance: Top 5 compared
The five highest-rated clinics in this list, side-by-side. Tap any row to open the full profile.
| Clinic | Area | Rating | OFP-funded | Pricing |
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| Twig Fertility | Toronto, Ontario M5N 1A1 | 4.2 (90) | Yes | $13,500 base IVF cycle; excludes embryo transfer ($1,250 fresh / $2,850 FET) and medication ($4,000–$8,000+) |
| Tripod Fertility | Toronto (North York) | 4.2 (74) | Yes | $11,495 stim cycle / $6,500 natural — excludes medication, ICSI, PGT, anesthetist |
| Astra Fertility Group | Mississauga | 4.1 (63) | Yes | On request |
| Pollin Fertility | Toronto | 4.1 (63) | Yes | $14,600 base IVF cycle (excl. medication $6,000–$8,000+, embryo transfer $3,500, annual storage after year 1, PGT) |
| Hannam Fertility Centre | Toronto | 4 (223) | Yes | $14,650+ (excludes medications and PGT) |
How to pick a Toronto embryo freezing clinic
Lab equipment matters. Closed vitrification systems protect embryos from contamination in liquid nitrogen; older open systems are still in use at some clinics. Ask which system the lab uses.
Survival rates are the second signal. Modern labs achieve ~95% embryo survival on thaw with vitrified blastocysts. Clinics that publish their own rate demonstrate confidence.
FET protocol design matters. Natural-cycle FETs work for patients with regular cycles; medicated FETs give more cycle control. Ask which the clinic recommends for you and why.
- Do you use vitrification, and which system?
- What's your published embryo survival rate on thaw?
- Do you recommend a freeze-all strategy for me?
- What's the cost of an FET cycle including monitoring and medication?
- What's your annual storage fee?
- How long can embryos be stored?
Frequently asked questions
How much does embryo freezing cost in Toronto?
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$800–$1,500 for the freezing (often bundled into IVF pricing). Annual storage $500–$800. A frozen-embryo transfer cycle is $2,500–$4,500 including monitoring and medication.
Are FETs as successful as fresh transfers?
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Yes — for most patient groups, FET outcomes match or exceed fresh, especially in high-responders and PCOS where fresh transfer carries higher OHSS risk. Many Toronto clinics now use a freeze-all strategy by default.
How long can embryos be stored?
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Indefinitely with no known time limit on viability. Storage fees are charged annually.
Will OFP-funded IVF cover embryo freezing?
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Yes — OFP cycles include freezing of usable embryos from retrieval. Storage after the first year is paid out of pocket.