BC Publicly Funded IVF Program Update: Start Date, Eligibility & Application Process Announced.
We’re here for you. Whether it’s your first time or you’re continuing care with us, our team of fertility experts can provide a full range of services and advanced treatments right here on Vancouver Island, including IVF and egg freezing, to help you grow your family.
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Services For A Journey of Success
We can offer you an excellent chance of achieving a successful pregnancy.
We provide a comprehensive range of fertility tests and treatments. Working closely with the Olive team in Vancouver for patients seeking advanced treatments such as In Vitro Fertilization (IVF), we achieve among the highest pregnancy rates in Canada. Click on any service below to learn more.
Fertility assessments help identify potential fertility issue causes to create personalized treatment plans.
An advanced treatment option where an egg is fertilized by a sperm in our laboratory, and then transferred back into the uterus.
A first-line treatment where washed sperm is placed in the uterus, at the time of ovulation to improve the chances of pregnancy.
Technologies to tailor treatment more precisely to your unique fertility profile to increase chance of pregnancy and birth.
An option for those who wish or need to preserve their fertility potential for elective or medical reasons.
Third-party reproduction solutions to help those in need of an egg donor, sperm donor or gestational carrier.
For over 20 years, Olive Fertility Centre has been helping LGBTQ2SIA+ family groups and individuals grow their families.
If you are a single and want to have a child on your own, there are several options that you can discuss with your Olive doctor.
Options such as mindfulness, acupuncture, and yoga to help reduce stress and improve treatment outcomes.
Fertility assessments help identify potential fertility issue causes to create personalized treatment plans.
An advanced treatment option where an egg is fertilized by a sperm in our laboratory, and then transferred back into the uterus.
A first-line treatment where washed sperm is placed in the uterus, at the time of ovulation to improve the chances of pregnancy.
Technologies to tailor treatment more precisely to your unique fertility profile to increase chance of pregnancy and birth.
An option for those who wish or need to preserve their fertility potential for elective or medical reasons.
Third-party reproduction solutions to help those in need of an egg donor, sperm donor or gestational carrier.
For over 20 years, Olive Fertility Centre has been helping LGBTQ2SIA+ family groups and individuals grow their families.
If you are a single and want to have a child on your own, there are several options that you can discuss with your Olive doctor.
Options such as mindfulness, acupuncture, and yoga to help reduce stress and improve treatment outcomes.
The Olive Difference
You come first at Olive. Always.
“Our team is dedicated to bringing our commitment and expertise in fertility treatment to extending the Olive vision to our Vancouver Island community. You, the patient, will always be at the center of everything we do.”
Dr. James Graham, Clinic Director
The Olive Victoria Team
We bring together our diverse backgrounds and expertise, to put you at the centre.
Stories to Inspire
Patients sharing from the heart
As a leading fertility centre, we’ve helped many families achieve their dreams of parenthood.
Danica
After years of trying, it was hope—and one tiny embryo—that carried us through. Miles is living proof that even the smallest chance can lead to the greatest joy.
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Lauren and Kelsey
From day one, we knew without a doubt that we wanted to be parents. We were both so passionate about the idea of raising children, and the love we had found in one another just deepened so dramatically once we began discussing our options for starting a family.
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The Kidds
We are so blessed and very thankful to have all the wonderful care and support that we did at Olive Fertility.
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Tasha
For the longest time I never spoke about my experience with infertility…recently I posted about my son and received multiple messages in regards to the post. I am sharing now so that maybe someone reads it a doesn’t feel alone in their journey.
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Natalie
Like many middle class educated professional women, I was unable to find a suitable mate. I spent my 30s pining for Mr Right, so I could get on with creating a family much like the one I grew up in. After some challenging relationships my 40th birthday marked a turning point in my search. I was no longer going to look for “him” I was going to create my own family.
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The Smiths
Our journey to parenthood still feels surreal. Infertility is a rollercoaster that you don’t want to be on, taking you slowly up each hill and barreling you down, only to climb another. Initially when my husband and I started trying to grow our family, we “didn’t stress” (which ended up being the most common and unwelcome piece of advice offered by well-meaning friends). When we didn’t get pregnant after a few months of trying, I tried not to worry even though I was desperately afraid that something was wrong.
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Gladys and John
John and I met in 2002 and got married in May 2004. We started building our dream together of having a family and building lots of memories with our children. We tried getting pregnant for years with no success. After consulting different doctors we found out that I have Polycystic Ovaries, which is the main reason why I couldn’t get pregnant.
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The Majors
After almost 5 years of trying to conceive and working with doctors, plus 4 failed rounds of IUI we looked at the thought of proceeding down the journey of In Vitro Fertilization (IVF). Neither Bryce or I had anything medically wrong that prevented us from having children or impacted the process, it just simply wasn't going to happen on its own.
Read MoreHow to Book
Get a referral from your family doctor
You will need a referral to book a consultation with Olive Fertility. Ask a family doctor (your own or at a walk-in clinic) to complete and submit the form you download below.
Don't have provincial medical coverage? (From any province across Canada, except Quebec). Click here
Other Referral Options
Virtual referral by Rocket Doctor
Is it a challenge for you to see a family doctor? Rocket Doctor is a provider of no-fee virtual appointments and can refer you to Olive Fertility. The steps are easy:
- Click below to request a Rocket Doctor appointment
- Rocket Doctor will contact you to book an appointment with a family physician, typically same-day
- The Rocket Doctor physician will send a referral to Olive Fertility
- When Olive receives the referral, our intake team will contact you to book your fertility appointment
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Featured News, Articles & Events
BC Publicly Funded IVF Program Update: Start Date, Eligibility & Application Process Announced
BC’s publicly funded IVF program is set to launch, with applications opening on July 2, 2025. Eligible BC residents may receive up to $19,000 in one-time funding. Visit the Ministry of Health website for full details, including eligibility and the application process. If you are not yet a patient or a current Olive Fertility patient, please review the next steps to ensure you are prepared. We will provide updates as more information becomes available.
Empower Your Choices: Egg Freezing Made Simple
Wondering about egg freezing? Get the expert information you need to take control of your reproductive future. Join Dr. Areiyu Zhang for a FREE live Zoom seminar and find out if egg freezing is right for you. She’ll explain everything you need to know about the process, benefits, and how it can empower your choices.
Holding Space: A Conversation on Pregnancy Loss
The grief that follows pregnancy loss is tender and often isolating. Whether it’s a first loss or part of a longer journey, the emotional impact lingers in ways that aren’t always visible or talked about. In this thoughtful and informative panel discussion, Dr. Niamh Tallon (Fertility Specialist), Dr. Kim MacDonald (Obstetrician Gynecologist), and Stephanie Curran (Acupuncturist and Mindfulness Instructor) come together to explore both the medical and emotional sides of early and recurrent loss.
Olive Fertility's Support Circle
Olive Fertility offers a virtual support circle for Olive patients. Facilitated by fertility counsellor Chandra Sen and Olive nurse Paula Anderson, this online gathering offers you an opportunity to connect and share with other patients who are going through an experience like yours, and learn some techniques to help you manage stress and make you feel more in control of your fertility journey.
Olive Fertility Centre Partners with Fertility Friends Foundation to Support Families on Their Fertility Journey
Olive Fertility Centre announces it's partnering with Fertility Friends Foundation (FFF), a Canadian charity dedicated to providing grants for expenses associated with assisted reproduction.
Dr. Niamh Tallon Discusses BC IVF Program Delays and Patient Impact on CityNews
Olive fertility specialist Dr. Niamh Tallon, who consulted on the BC IVF program, joins CityNews to break down how the three-month delay is impacting their patients, and how the initiative will help those on the path to parenthood.
Dr. Niamh Tallon and Dr. Beth Taylor Discuss Fertility and the Female Body on CityNews
As part of Canadian Fertility Awareness Week, Dr. Niamh Fallon and Dr. Beth Taylor of Olive Fertility Centre joined a CityConnect special to help clear up common misconceptions around fertility. The segment also highlights the personal journeys of two Metro Vancouver women who share their experiences with egg freezing and IVF.
Why more Canadians are delaying parenthood by freezing their eggs - CBC
Discover the surging trend of Canadians opting for egg freezing to defer parenthood due to reasons like partner challenges and financial readiness. Over the past decade, egg freezing treatments in Canada have skyrocketed, with 1,524 recorded in 2022 compared to 94 in 2013. The COVID-19 pandemic is considered a potential influencer, prompting contemplation of future plans. However, the substantial cost, averaging $12,000 to $15,000 per cycle, highlights the need for financial support from employers and governments. Personal stories, like a woman becoming a single mother after freezing eggs at 37, emphasize the empowering aspect. Varying public funding levels across provinces and advocacy for increased support underscore the essential role of fertility treatments in family planning. Explore the evolving landscape of reproductive choices in Canada.
Olive Victoria Laboratory Manager Jeffery Caudle MSc. reveals how Olive Lab achieves such outstanding success rates (Times Colonist)
Learn from Jeffrey Caudle, MSc., about what makes Olive Fertility’s laboratory and skilled staff ensure some of the highest IVF success rates, making us a leader in fertility treatments.
New full-service fertility clinic opening in Victoria (CTV News Vancouver Island)
CTV reporter Yvonne Raymond gives a behind the scenes peek at Olive’s brand-new embryology lab and chats with Olive patients Lauren and Kelsey who are excited about the baby they are expecting in April.
This silent disease is a leading cause of infertility in women (Times Colonist)
Olive Fertility, one of Canada's leading IVF and fertility centres, weighs in on how this condition may impact your chances of conceiving
LGBTQ2SIA+ family building: How this Victoria couple is navigating their fertility journey (Victoria Times Colonist)
Kelsey and Lauren are one of the many couples wanting to start their family. Experts at Olive Fertility Victoria are helping make this dream a reality
Olive Fertility Centre Receives Award for Exceptional Patient Care
Vancouver Canada-Olive Fertility Centre is proud to announce that they have been awarded the Fertility Matters Canada Compassion & Care Award. This award recognizes exceptional Canadian fertility clinics that have demonstrated a commitment to providing compassionate and individualized care to their patients.
What is causing birthrates to drop in Canada?
Dr. Al Yuzpe speaks with Chek TV about why infertility is increasing and how advancements in fertility treatment are helping
Featured Blog Articles
A Decade of Egg Freezing: Olive Fertility has the most experience in egg freezing of any clinic in Canada
By Dr. Gary Nakhuda
Is egg freezing right for you? Dr. Gary Nakhuda looks at the last decade of egg freezing, and what you can do to determine if it is the right step for you.
Egg freezing for fertility preservation
By Dr. Beth Taylor
The pros and cons of freezing eggs upon breast cancer diagnosis.
Infertility: A silent struggle and the healing power of mindfulness
By Olive Care Team
Infertility is a deeply personal journey, often navigated in silence. But the truth is, it’s far more common than most people realize. Around one in six couples globally will face fertility challenges, a number that makes infertility not a rarity but a reality for many. Still, the emotional weight of infertility is often unseen, marked by silent grief, strained relationships and isolation. But with growing research and compassion behind it, mindfulness is emerging as a meaningful source of support.
Will IVF Work? Should I Spend My Money, Hopes, Time, and Energy on IVF?" Here's My Honest Answer
By Dr. Beth Taylor
At some point, every patient asks me this in some form or another. Of course, I don’t know beyond an educated guess. What forms the basis of my guess, besides my education and experience? Number of eggs and age.
Secondary infertility: What you need to know to grow your family
By Olive Care Team
Find hope and expert care for secondary infertility at Olive Fertility, where advanced treatments and compassionate support help grow your family with confidence
Dr Beth Taylor’s Tips for Making 2025 a Fertile Year
By Dr. Beth Taylor
The world feels a little uncertain these days with turmoil in politics, the environment, and health care. The desire to be our "best selves" particularly in January is constant however. To improve some part of our lives feels particularly important when the world around seems less in our control. Personally, I’ll make the usual resolutions and eat less junk food, move more and be more patient. What will you resolve? Maybe you don’t make resolutions, but if you do and they include something like "do everything I can to get pregnant in 2025" here is my advice.
Understanding Your PGT-A Results: Normal, Abnormal, Mosaics, and Segmental Aneuploidy
By Dr. Beth Taylor
Over half of our patients doing IVF opt for PGT. PGT involves biopsying blastocyst embryos (typically day 5-7 embryos) and sending the cells to a genetic testing lab for analysis. The lab analyzes the cells to determine how many chromosomes the cells have and whether there are any large pieces missing or duplicated.
THC and Fertility: What You Should Know About Cannabis Before Trying to Conceive
By Dr. Beth Taylor
Wouldn’t it be great if THC was safe when trying to conceive and through pregnancy? It would be even better if it had a positive effect on fertility and pregnancy. For me, it would be like finding out Diet Coke extends your life.
Reflections on "The Retrievals" & pain management in fertility care
By Dr. Beth Taylor
In reflecting on the popular podcast The Retrievals from Serial Productions and The New York Times, Dr. Taylor considers when pain management is and isn't done well in IVF-related procedures and how the field should move forward.
Visiting Us?
Visitor Guidelines: A kind reminder that children or extra visitors may not enter the clinic. Partners may be invited to enter in specific circumstances, following discussion with Olive staff in advance.
Scent-Free Environment: Please refrain from wearing scented products due to the nature of our lab.
545 Superior Street, Suite 210, Victoria, BC V8V 0C5 (Google Map)
Phone: 250-410-1664
Fax: 250-999-8838
After Hours Emergency Phone: (778)-994-9950
This phone is intended for use after 4pm by healthcare providers and patients with urgent emergencies only, such as heavy bleeding and errors with trigger medications. If you are calling after hours with a non urgent emergency, please call the main nursing line (604-559-9950 ext. 2300) and leave a detailed voicemail. The nursing team will return your call the next day when phone lines reopen.
Monday - Friday 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Olive Fertility Centre Victoria is located at 545 Superior Street in the Capital Park Building between government and Menzies Street. Underground public parking is located on Menzies Street across from Floyd's Diner and under the Greater Victoria James Bay public library.