VegOttawa Association is here to keep you in the loop about all the vegan events happening around the city. Make sure to check back here for updates including special member-exclusive offers from our partners!
If you’re interested in impromptu casual events, online chats, and seeing what’s going on in our community, check out the Ottawa Veg Community Discord.
January is Veganuary! VegOttawa is proud to lead the Veganuary Canada Coalition and we’ll be hosting a series of special, free events throughout January to strengthen the vegan movement and drive dietary change.
Join us at these events to learn, connect, and inspire! Anyone who attends three or more Veganuary events is eligible to be entered into a draw for a free VegOttawa membership for one year – simply contact info@vegottawa.org to let us know which events you attended in January, by January 31.
Virtual Introduction to Vegan Advocacy Workshop
Whether you’re new to veganism or have followed a vegan way of life for many years, this free introductory workshop will help guide you into successful advocacy. We’ll review a wide variety of options for becoming more involved in the vegan movement and share top tips for success, with the goal of helping you feel ready to be an advocate for animals in 2026. This session will be in English.
Date & Time: January 28, 2026 from 6 – 8 pm Eastern
Location: Online
Registration: Advance registration is required. Please sign up here.
VegOttawa Fest
VegOttawa Association is thrilled to announce that VegOttawa Fest is returning in 2026 and will take place at the Ottawa Conference and Event Centre on Saturday July 25, 2026, from 10am to 5pm. Admission is FREE! (Donations to VegOttawa are appreciated.)
We hope you will join us for a celebration of plant-based living in Canada’s capital!
Date & Time: July 25, 2026 from 10 am to 5 pm Eastern
Location: Ottawa Conference and Event Centre, 200 Coventry Road, Ottawa, Ontario
Registration: Not required
Community Events
Ottawa Vegan Movie Night
Where: Address provided upon RSVPing
When: Monthly
What: This is a monthly movie night to watch a film, discuss and catch up with fellow vegan cinephiles.
Ottawa Vegan Book Club
Where: National Arts Center (NAC)
When: Monthly
What: Join Ottawa Vegan Book Club for a discussion on this month’s book. Make sure to bring yourself a cozy drink and/or snack!
Ottawa Vegan Drinks
Where: Various local
When: Monthly
What: Come make vegan friends at Ottawa’s various local establishments!
Ottawa Vegan Nature Club
Where: Various Ottawa and Gatineau trails
When: Monthly
What: The club meets once a month to enjoy an outing in nearby nature. The club operates on a drop-in basis and you can choose which meetups you attend.
Join the Facebook Group or the Ottawa Veg Community Discord for event details.
Board Game Events at Studio Staja
Plant-based board games café & store in Lowertown! Check their monthly calendar for upcoming events, located at 507 Rideau Street. VegOttawa members save 10% on food & beverages! (Treats from Little Jo Berry’s & Strawberry Blonde Bakery)
Events Calendar
Plant-based Workshops
Where: Online & In-Person
When: Various dates
What: Plant-based cooking classes and workshops. VegOttawa members save 10%.
Event links
Ottawa Vegan Activism
Ottawa Vegan Activists – Connect and stay in the loop about local activism events. Group Link
Be sure to follow @vegottawa on social media for more events. If you have any events you’d like to add, email us at info@vegottawa.org or tag us on social media and we can share it!
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