Events

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.


Sanctuary Tour (Virtual)

Join VegOttawa and VegTO for a virtual tour of a farmed animal sanctuary. Details coming soon!

Date & Time: TBD
Location: Online
Registration: Link coming soon

Self-Care Session (Virtual)

VegOttawa’s virtual self-care sessions are a time to connect, share, and support one another through the challenges that come with being different. More details coming soon.

Date & Time: TBD
Location: Online
Registration: Link coming soon

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.

Facebook Group

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!

Facebook Group

Ottawa Vegan Drinks

Where: Various local
When: Monthly, usually Fridays
What: Come make vegan friends at Ottawa’s various local establishments!

RSVP

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.

Monthly Potlucks with Association Végétarienne de Gatineau

Where: Centre Communautaire Fontaine, 120 rue Charlevoix, Gatineau
When: First Saturday each month
What: Monthly potluck dinners followed by casual social hangout.

Join the Facebook Group for event details.

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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