Save Year-Round With a VegOttawa Membership

At VegOttawa, we believe that being part of a vibrant, plant-based community should come with plenty of perks. Our members enjoy exclusive discounts at local businesses, making it easy to save money while enjoying a vegan lifestyle. Whether you’re a student, a busy professional, or a family, the benefits of membership are designed to fit every lifestyle.

In this post, we’ll highlight the many ways you can easily recoup your membership fee and start saving money.



Algonquin College Student: Priya, 22 years old

As a student, Priya gets her VegOttawa membership at a discount so instead of paying $22.50/year, she only pays $10/year.

January: Priya treats herself to some baked goods at Strawberry Blonde Bakery, taking advantage of the 10% discount on her $20 order. Savings: $2

March: She buys vegan soap and other products for a friend’s birthday gift from Saaboon, saving 15% on a $40 purchase. Savings: $6

May: She dines out at Hometown Sports Grill and enjoys a 10% discount on a $30 meal from their vegan menu. Savings: $3

July: Priya gets a haircut at Head Space, with a 10% discount. Savings: $7.50

September: She joins a virtual cooking class with Amy Longard, saving 10% on a $50 session. Savings: $5

December: Priya stocks up on some vegan cheese & pesto from Zengarry, saving 15% on a $50 order. Savings: $7.50

Total Savings for the year: $31


Professional: Ali, 44 years old

Ali pays $22.50/year for his VegOttawa membership.

February: Ali decides to try out a Kyan Cuisine meal delivery, saving 10% on a $60 order. Savings: $6

April: He buys a 6-week personalized vegan training plan from Jacked On The Beanstalk, saving 15% on the $188 cost purchase. Savings: $28.20

June: Ali visits Thali for lunch and saves 10% on a $30 meal. Savings: $3

August: He uses Bree’s Events to help him with his parents’ wedding anniversary party, saving 15% on a $250 package. Savings: $37.50

October: Ali grabs 6 vegan donuts at Maverick’s, saving 10% on a $24 purchase. Savings: $2.40

December: He decides to invest in a Wuxly coat, saving 10% on a $695 order. Savings: $69

Total Savings for the year: $146.10


Family of 3: Rosa (31), David (33), and their daughter Maya (6)

Rosa and David each have their own membership, costing them a total of $45/year.

January: The family dines at Chickpeas and saves 10% on a $60 meal. Savings: $6

February: David buys some Valentine’s treats for Maya and Rose at Keepin’ It Vegan Bakery, 15% on a $50 order. Savings: $6

March: Rosa gets an 8-week membership at The Weightlifting Lab, saving 15% on the $560 cost. Savings: $84

April: Rosa and David enjoy some YugiRolls at a pop-up event, saving 10% on their $45 order. Savings: $4.50

May: Rosa buys some new makeup from Jacquie K Cosmetics, saving 15% on a $65 order. Savings: $9.75

June: The family books a family photography session with VanTran Photography, saving 10% on a $250 session. Savings: $25

Total Savings for 6 months: $135.25


It’s easy to make the most of your membership and enjoy perks all year long! Your membership also supports our mission and advocacy efforts as a non-profit organization. Join VegOttawa today

Plant-Powered Perks! Check Out VegOttawa’s Newest Discounts

By Joyce Santos

VegOttawa Association has been committed to promoting the plant-based lifestyle since it was established in 2006. We have grown to include over 35 business partners in Ottawa, offering vegan discounts from a wide range of categories. So far in 2024, we have added 5 new business partners that offer exclusive discounts to our 250+ members! Let’s get to know these amazing local businesses in today’s blog post.

New Discounts – Health & Wellness, Beauty, Gourmet Food and Restaurant!

SePi Mushrooms

Have you heard Ottawa has a new local indoor urban mushroom farm? We were super excited to hear about this sustainable, hyper-local farm that offers specialty mushroom subscription boxes including lion’s mane and blue oyster, delivered right to your door. I was likely one of the first members to sign up for a subscription box and eagerly awaited the first delivery. The 1lb box of lion’s mane arrived in sustainable packaging, incredibly fresh and with an impressive aroma. We spent the day cooking up some unique recipes from their website – like the Spicy Cumin Lion’s Mane Skewers. SePi Mushrooms’ subscription boxes come with recipe and fact cards, and you can choose which specialty mushroom to receive for each order or a mix of two! I’d suggest it’s time to elevate your cooking with these gourmet mushrooms and never look back! Members save 15% on any subscription plan at sepimushrooms.com/weeatmushrooms.


BanhMiYes

Every few weeks, our VegOttawa team has meetings just down the street from BanhMiYes in Hintonburg – a vibrant Vietnamese-style sandwich shop on Wellington Ave. I had heard about their vegan sandwiches and found myself walking straight over there after every meeting to order the Vegan Tofu BanhMi – made from scratch with freshly-baked bread, vegan mayo and fresh veggies. I couldn’t stop thinking about these incredible sandwiches and I am thrilled to have them join our business partnership so that VegOttawa members can enjoy savings at both of their locations. Their other menu options include the Vegan Shredded Pork and Vegan Chicken BanhMi; and the Tofu and Vegan Chicken Vermicelli. Members save 10% on the vegan menu in store (Hintonburg & Merivale).


Luxe Teeth Whitening Studio

Vegans may be surprised to learn that teeth whitening products can include animal-sourced ingredients that have been tested on animals. Thankfully, you can still get that brighter smile in the comfort of your home with Alannah, owner of Ottawa’s new mobile teeth whitening service, Luxe Teeth Whitening Studio. She uses vegan, cruelty-free, gluten-free and Canadian-made ingredients! We are so pleased to offer members a new discount on this unique service. You can choose between 60 and 90 minute sessions, and sit back and relax to your favourite music (although I’m not sure how relaxing MY music playlist would be for Alannah!) Now you can drink all the vegan lattes and keep those stains away. (By the way, members have quite a few options for vegan latte discounts!) Members save 15% on any teeth whitening service — book yours today at luxewhitening.ca and mention your membership to get the discount.


Find Your Light Life Coaching

These past few years have brought a whirlwind of change for many, and some of us may find ourselves re-evaluating different aspects of our lives – our values and goals, relationships and even careers. Life Coach, Jessica Robson, decided to make it her mission to help and empower others to overcome their most challenging obstacles and start living a happier and more meaningful life – to help people rediscover who they are and to find the light within themselves. She has generously offered a FREE first life coaching session exclusively to VegOttawa members, with 10% off subsequent sessions. Find Your Light Life Coaching is vegan-owned and Ottawa-based with online meetings. Check out findyourlightlifecoaching.com for more info and to book your free first session.


Amy Longard Nutrition

You may have seen Amy whipping up plant-based recipes on local TV, speaking at an event, or sharing her vegan finds on her Instagram stories. She is a multi-talented plant-based chef, registered holistic nutritionist, speaker, published author and consultant. She has made it her life’s work to educate and guide people toward more conscious food and lifestyle choices. Amy now offers members 10% off on her virtual cooking classes as well as her upcoming Fit and Healthy Over 40 program with Sam Shorkey (of Jacked on the Beanstalk). Check out her website amylongard.com to register for her program in April and keep an eye out for upcoming cooking classes in May.


If you’re not a VegOttawa Association member yet, sign up today to enjoy discounts at more than 35 local vegan-friendly businesses. Your membership also supports our non-profit organization’s mission to support, inspire and promote vegan lifestyle, community and business in Ottawa.

If you’re a local business with vegan-friendly items or services, send us an email at info@vegottawa.org to receive our latest business partnership info.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Joyce Santos is the current Vice President of VegOttawa Association. She has been vegan and previously vegetarian for over 25 years. In addition to her role with VegOttawa, she does freelance PR and Communications for vegan businesses and music artists. She can often be found enjoying the live music scene and exploring trails with the Ottawa Vegan Nature Club. 

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This post is not sponsored by any of the businesses or organizations listed.

NEW DISCOUNT: Maverick’s Donuts

We are over the moon to share that Maverick’s Donuts is now offering VegOttawa members 10% off vegan donuts, up to a 6 pack, for in-store purchases!

At Maverick’s, their vegan collection of fresh donuts are handmade from scratch everyday, without any animal products.  

You may have seen Maverick’s pop up when they first began operations in 2016. A true love of donuts is what sparked the creation of Maverick’s Donut Company. The thought of offering fresh donuts made daily was the core principal behind our company’s mission and one that we continue to actively pursue. This is a company that stands out as being the one true “Maverick” of the city’s donut scene. 

Fast forward to today, their Fall line-up is in full production including these delicious flavours:

Follow Maverick’s Donuts on Instagram & Facebook!
Most importantly, check out their website to find a location near you, and go eat some vegan donuts!!!

NEW DISCOUNT: The Weightlifting LAB

We are thrilled to announce The Weightlifting Lab is now offering VegOttawa members a FREE initial consultation session and 15% off all new memberships!

The Weightlifting Lab not only offers training at their in-person lab but they also offer online training and nutrition options that will help you look and feel your best.

Owner and Head Trainer, Mat Sawyer, has over 20 years of practical experience in the health & fitness industry. He has worked with many different types of people, helping them realize their goals and discover their true strength, both physically and mentally. He has consistently elevated his coaching expertise over the years specializing primarily in the sport of Olympic Weightlifting with a core emphasis on teaching all of his clients the importance of a proper training program, proper nutrition to fuel the body, and proper recovery practices so his clients get the most out of their individual training programs. Mat truly believes in the power of positivity. He strives to educate and empower his clients helping them realize their dreams and regain their happiness and  confidence so they can then spread that positive energy to help others in need in their personal life and their community.

Make sure to book your FREE initial consultation today! 
Follow The Weightlifting Lab on Instagram and Facebook.

Follow The Weightlifting Lab on Instagram!

NEW DISCOUNT! Zengarry Fauxmagerie

VegOttawa Members now save 15% off their dairy-free cheeses and pestos (excluding bundles) and 10% off in store from Zengarry Fauxmagerie.

Did you know Zengarry first launched in 2013 at VegOttawa’s VegFest?! Since then, Zengarry has become an Ottawa Vegan household name and we couldn’t be happier to welcome Zengarry to our business partner and discount list!

Dairy free and vegan, Zengarry’s cashew cheese is lovingly prepared in small batches in their modern production facility. Their team is committed to creating delicious, high-quality artisanal plant-based cheese and dairy alternatives. The result: a rich and delicious plant-based cheese that’s good for you and the environment!

With so many delicious options to chose from, you can now save, meaning you don’t have to choose. You can buy them all with this stellar discount!

NEW DISCOUNT! Secondhand Stories

Secondhand Stories will now offer a 20% discount off all book orders for VegOttawa Association members!
Check them out on facebook or their website. Get your discount code from your Cardskipper discount app.

Secondhand Stories is a registered non-profit online book shop based out of the Carlington neighbourhood of Ottawa that donates all profits to local farm animal rescue, The Sweet Sanctuary. They accept donations of gently used books and post them for sale here, always for only FIVE ($5) dollars each! Since being established in November 2020 Secondhand Stories has donated over $17,000 #fortheanimals.

NEW BOOKS ADDED EVERY SATURDAY


In 2019 my partner and I had the opportunity to visit the sweet sanctuary and meet the animals. It was life changing. We immediately fell in love with Pippa, Ellen (in the picture to the left) and all the animals and knew we wanted to support this sanctuary.

We learned that piggies like belly rubs, chickens are soft and, most importantly, that the owners of the sanctuary are the most caring, selfless and compassionate people we’ve ever met. Over the years we’ve seen how their compassion has known no limits.T hey’ve taken in new animals and provided them safe refuge.They’ve done everything they can to improve the lives of the animals in their care – like finding new and better feed for the piggies – like constantly expanding the meadows and pig forests for their animals. 

We are so proud to support The Sweet Sanctuary and every penny of profit we earn will always be raised #fortheanimals 

-Secondhand Stories Founder & Director

THANK YOU TO ALL FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT! MORE DISCOUNTS ON THE WAY!

If you are not a VOA member yet or need to renew your membership, click here.

NEW DISCOUNT! Soungui Fitness

Soungui Fitness will now offer a 15% discount off of new gym memberships, personal and partner training, virtual classes, and their awesome Soungui Fitness apparel to VegOttawa Association members!
Check them out on facebook, instagram or their website for information on services offered. Sign up or add a hoodie to your cart, enter the VegOttawa discount code and save!

Soungui Fitness is a medium focused on getting people from where they are to where they would like to be or have the potential to be.


At Soungui Fitness we aim to motivate you to maintain an active lifestyle through personalized training and the development of long-lasting, healthy habits. Whether you’re just starting your fitness journey, or you’re a disciplined athlete, you’re in capable hands with Soungui Fitness’ holistic approach to wellness. Healthy living doesn’t just mean fitness, it also means promoting mental and spiritual wellbeing. Our fitness philosophy is centred around vigorous activity, a careful diet, mindfulness and promoting mental health.

THANK YOU TO ALL FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT! MORE DISCOUNTS ON THE WAY!

If you are not a VOA member yet or need to renew your membership, click here.

UPDATED DISCOUNT! | saaboon 15% Off!

From saaboon.com,

SAABOON is an all-natural, vegan soap boutique based in Ottawa, Canada. 

Using the traditional cold-process soap-making method, our handcrafted soaps are made from scratch in small batches to ensure consistent quality. We use only the best natural oils and do not use synthetic chemicals or foaming agents, artificial fragrance oils, artificial colourings, or any preservatives. And we are 100% against animal testing!

saaboon will now offer a 15% discount off all their beautiful soaps, balms, face oils, deodorants, bath salts,… to VegOttawa Association members! (This replaces the previous discount of 10%)

Why buy handmade soap vs. commercial soap? The answer is very simple, with handmade soap, you get exactly that – soap. Commercial soap are not always true forms of soap – they are often detergents. Detergents are petroleum-based products, filled with synthetic, harsh chemicals that will leave your skin feeling dry, itchy, and irritated. Most manufacturers also remove a large percentage of the glycerin from their soap because glycerin contains a high resale value. The glycerin is sold to other companies to make lotions and creams. Glycerin is the natural by-product in the soap-making process. It is a humectant (helps moisturize your skin). With handmade soap, all the glycerin is retained. Whereas with commercial soap the ingredients consists of animal fats and other chemicals that will often leave your skin irritated, our handmade soap are made with all-natural vegetable and fruit oils that not only cleanse but leave your skin nourished and moisturized.

We use only the best oils and butters to make our products — these include olive oil, coconut oil, argan oil, rosehip oil, jojoba oil, castor oil, cocoa butter, and avocado Oil.

Your satisfaction is extremely important to us. Our mission is to provide great quality products and excellent service.

Come visit our brick and mortar shop at 595 Gladstone Avenue, Ottawa, Canada.

FOR DAILY UPDATES, NEWS AND FUN BEHIND-THE-SCENES PHOTOS, FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM AND FACEBOOK :: @SAABOON

ON BEHALF OF THE ORGANIZATION, THANK YOU TO ALL FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT! MORE DISCOUNTS ON THE WAY!

If you are not a VOA member yet or need to renew your membership, click here.

NEW DISCOUNT! PlantEd Project

PlantEd Project will now offer a 15% discount off of their Community and Private plant-based cooking workshops to VegOttawa Association members!
Check out their beautiful website (linked above) for more info. about PlantEd Project, their workshops, recipes, blog posts and more!

PlantEd Project is a women-run small business in Ottawa. Co-founders Jackie and Georgia are dedicated to making vegan cooking fun, easy, and accessible.

PlantEd Project provides the tools and resources to help you incorporate plant-based cooking, eating, and living into your daily life.

We offer Virtual Cooking Workshops where you can learn new plant-based recipes, pick up some vegan cooking tips and tricks, and spend time with like-minded people – all from the comfort of your own home.

Join us for a bi-weekly community session or book your very own private session with a group of friends, family, or colleagues. Join us in our journey and discover just how easy it can be to make sustainable choices three times a day.

THANK YOU TO ALL FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT! MORE DISCOUNTS ON THE WAY!

If you are not a VOA member yet or need to renew your membership, click here.

NEW DISCOUNT! PLANTKIND: FITNESS. NUTRITION. LIFESTYLE.

PlantKind: Fitness. Nutrition. Lifestyle. will now offer a free consultation ($90 value) to VegOttawa Association members! This 1 hour consultation will include a health history, review of goals, movement assessment, & baseline fitness testing and can be done virtually or in person (not during lockdown however). You can fill out the consultation form here or from your Cardskipper app.

Check out the website (linked above) for more info. about PlantKind, the training programs offered, blog posts on fitness, nutrition, recipes and more.

PlantKind is about lifelong fitness – helping you discover the strong, resilient and capable body you were born to have. PlantKind Fitness is for real people who want to live a full life. You don’t need tons of time, a gym membership or a large space. All you need is consistency and some guidance! PlantKind is for busy parents and professionals, elderly and athletes and anyone that can benefit from moving with more skill and strength!

THANK YOU TO ALL FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT! MORE DISCOUNTS ON THE WAY!

If you are not a VOA member yet or need to renew your membership, click here.