1624 Queen St. East, Toronto
Tel: 416-323-0642 | Toll-Free: 1-800-399-1592
From Out of Town
Cabbagetown Women's Clinic welcomes patients from across Canada. We see patients regularly from other provinces, from across Ontario, and from communities where local abortion care is limited or unavailable. If you are travelling to us for your care, you are not the exception. You are part of how this clinic has always worked.
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Patients come to us for many reasons: for later-gestation surgical care that is not available in their home province, for same-day or next-day access when waiting is not an option, or because we are the closest independent abortion clinic that offers the care they need. Whatever brings you to us, we are glad to support your visit.
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This page covers the practical information patients ask about most. If you have a question that is not answered here, please call us. We are happy to talk through your specific situation, and we will help you plan.
Booking from Outside Toronto
To book your appointment or to speak with our team about travelling to us, please contact the clinic. The sooner we can talk, the better we can support your visit.
Why Patients Travel to Us
Surgical abortion up to 24 weeks. We provide surgical abortion at the highest gestational age limit available outside of hospital in Ontario. Many provinces and many independent clinics across Canada do not offer care at this stage. For patients further along in pregnancy, this is often the reason they come to us.
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Same-day and next-day appointments. When you have made your decision, waiting can be the hardest part. We offer same-day and next-day appointments whenever possible, even for patients travelling from outside the city.
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No referral required. You do not need a physician's referral to book with us. You can call us directly, from anywhere in Canada.
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Experienced, trauma-informed care. Our all-female nursing team has 87 cumulative years of experience in abortion care, and our female physician brings over 6 years of exclusive abortion experience. For patients who have travelled significant distances, knowing they are in experienced, compassionate hands matters.
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24-hour access to our medical team. Once you are our patient, you are not alone, even after you have returned home. Our on-call system means a member of our medical team is reachable directly, at any hour, for any urgent concerns.
Where We Are
Cabbagetown Women's Clinic is located at 1624 Queen Street East, Toronto, Ontario, M4L 1G3.
We are in Toronto's east end, in the Leslieville neighbourhood, just east of the historic Cabbagetown area where the clinic was founded in 1989.
Getting Here
By car. Limited street parking is available in front of our clinic on Queen Street East. Pay public parking is available one to two blocks away, on Eastern Avenue.
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​By transit. The 501 Queen streetcar runs directly along Queen Street East and stops near the clinic. From Union Station, the trip is approximately 20-30 minutes (depending on the time of day). From most central downtown locations, the clinic is 20 to 30 minutes by streetcar.
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From Pearson International Airport. The clinic is approximately 30—60 minutes (depending on the time of day) from Pearson by taxi or rideshare. By transit, the UP Express train connects Pearson to Union Station, where you can transfer to the 501 Queen streetcar.
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From Billy Bishop Airport. The clinic is approximately 20 to 25 minutes from Billy Bishop by taxi or rideshare.
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From the train or bus station. Union Station is approximately 20 to 30 minutes from the clinic by transit, or 15 minutes by taxi or rideshare.
Where to Stay
For patients who need overnight accommodations, there are a number of options within a short distance of the clinic.
ECONO LODGE ***
335 Jarvis St
416-962-4656
If you are travelling on a tight budget, please call us before you book. We may be able to suggest options or connect you with assistance through Action Canada for Sexual Health and Rights or other support networks that help patients with travel and accommodation costs.
Planning Your Visit from Outside Ontario
If you are travelling from another province, we encourage you to call us as early as possible in your planning. The sooner we can speak with you, the better we can support your visit and the more flexibility we have to accommodate your timing.
Here is what to know before you travel:
OHIP and out-of-province coverage. All of our services are covered under OHIP for patients with valid Ontario health coverage. If you are travelling from another province, you may be eligible for partial or full reimbursement through your home province's health plan, though this varies depending on your province and your specific situation. We are happy to provide documentation that supports a reimbursement claim, but we cannot guarantee what your home province will cover. You will be asked to pay for your service up front and go through the reimbursement in your home province.
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If you do not have OHIP or any provincial coverage, please call us before you travel. We will walk you through what to expect for fees, what assisted funding may be available, and what to bring to your appointment. We do not turn patients away based on inability to pay without first exploring what support may be available.
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If you are coming for later-gestation surgical care, plan for a multi-day visit. Our team will explain the timeline during your initial assessment so you can arrange accommodations and travel accordingly. Many patients travelling from outside Ontario for later-gestation care come to us because the same care is not available in their home province. Please read the online blog entitled, “Looking Forward to Meeting You” under, “Multi-day procedures” for more information.
What to Bring
Please bring the following to your appointment:
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A valid government-issued photo ID
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Your provincial health card if you have one
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A list of any medications you currently take
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Any relevant medical records or recent ultrasound results if you have them
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A small bag with comfortable clothing, sanitary pads (not tampons), and anything else that helps you feel comfortable. (Ex. Bathrobe, house slippers, comfortable underwear).
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A support person if you would like one, though this is not required
Support Resources for Travelling Patients
You do not have to figure this out alone. Several organizations help patients across Canada access abortion care, including support with travel and accommodation costs:
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National Abortion Federation Hotline: 1-800-772-9100. NAF provides information about travel assistance and funding for patients accessing abortion care.
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Action Canada for Sexual Health and Rights: 1-888-642-2725. A free, confidential information and referral service.
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Abortion Care Canada: Offers a patient assistance fund for those facing financial barriers, including travel costs.
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If you are unsure where to start, call us first. We will help you find the right resources for your situation.
To book your appointment or to speak with our team about travelling to us, please contact the clinic. The sooner we can talk, the better we can support your visit.