March of Dimes Canada’s National Office has Moved to Nearby Location
Mailing address is 202-885 Don Mills Road while programs and services are now offered at 1 Duncan Mill Road
You’ve likely heard about the Ontario Line, the new subway line that Metrolinx is building. When it’s completed, it will run from the Ontario Science Centre to Exhibition Place. This will bring rapid transit to underserved communities like Thorncliffe Park — a neighbourhood that March of Dimes Canada has called home for close to 50 years — and help ease traffic congestion in Toronto.
The construction of the Ontario Line will impact operations at our previous location, 10 Overlea Boulevard. The new subway line will run in front of the building, and the maintenance facility will be located behind the property, on Banigan Drive.
To ensure that we have an accessible building where we can continue offering the programs and services our clients rely on, we had to relocate prior to construction. As always, we are committed to being accessible and responsive to our clients no matter where they live, and all decisions about our program operations are made with that in mind.
Our national office is now located at 202-885 Don Mills Road while programs and services are located at 1 Duncan Mill Road. We chose this location for programming after careful consideration; the building is located on a direct TTC bus route that connects to York Mills station, and for clients who drive, is next to the 401, and has ample, free parking. For directions when travelling via TTC, please use the TTC Trip Planner. For directions via car, we suggest Google Maps.
We are so grateful to the Thorncliffe Park community for their hospitality and support over the many years and look forward to seeing the revitalization and increased accessibility once the Ontario Line is complete.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did March of Dimes Canada’s national office move?
Metrolinx is building a new subway line called the Ontario Line that will run from the Ontario Science Centre to Exhibition Place. The construction would have impacted March of Dimes Canada’s ability to operate at 10 Overlea Boulevard. The new subway line will run in front of the building. The maintenance building for the Ontario Line is going to be located behind the property, on Banigan Drive.
We needed to relocate prior to construction to ensure that we have an accessible building where we can continue offering the programs and services our clients rely on. Our new program location was chosen carefully, balancing where our clients live with our need for a central, fully-accessible space.
How long will the construction of the Ontario Line last?
In a recent announcement, the project was estimated to be complete by 2031. With this in mind, we will be operating from our new location for an extended timeframe. Stay up-to-date on progress by subscribing to the Ontario Line e-newsletter and Metrolinx News, and by following Ontario Line’s social media.
Will the phone numbers for March of Dimes Canada’s head office be changing?
The main phone number will stay the same, 1-800-263-3463.
Will MODC continue to offer virtual programs for clients who live in the GTA?
Yes, MODC will continue offering virtual programs as well as in-person depending on the client’s programs. As always, we are committed to being accessible and responsive to our clients no matter where they live, and every decision we make about our program operations is made with that in mind.
Will the same staff member/s continue to provide the programs and services I use?
Yes. You will continue to work with the same MODC staff member(s).
In the new location, will the program or service I access be offered in the same room or office each week?
There will be a designated room for each program or service and it will remain the same each week.
If I have additional questions, who should I contact?
For questions about March of Dimes Canada, please email info@marchofdimes.ca. For questions about the Ontario Line or construction at 10 Overlea Blvd, please contact Metrolinx at 416-202-5100 or email ontarioline@metrolinx.com.