5 Universal Reasons Canada Makes All Vegans Proud AF

O Canada!

For July 1st this year, we want to celebrate something that’s been a long time coming: Canada’s many vegan wins!

Here are, in no particular order, 5 reasons why Canada makes us vegans proud:

1. Great Vegan Food From Far and Wide

Canada may be known for its poutine but its food offerings far surpass this fries-gravy-cheese curds dish! With more than 2000 veg-friendly restaurants in the country according to HappyCow, Canadians are truly blessed.

Some of our favorite spots to check out include:

Virtuous Pie, Toronto

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TORONTO – WE'RE HIRING and will be in the city NEXT WEEK for interviews! 🍕 . We're looking for a GENERAL MANAGER and HEAD CHEF to help us bring our 🌱-based pizza and ice cream to the east coast. Tag someone who would be up for the fun! . Interviews in Toronto: Thurs, April 12th + Fri, April 13th . Job descriptions and applications can be found on our website.

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Vegandale Brewery, Toronto

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Vegan flights, burgers and loaded fries – oh my! We are closed for a private event as of 4:30PM today – see you tomorrow! 📸@thenomnivore_ . . . #vegandalebrewery #vegansoftoronto #torontofood #toronto #doomiestoronto #vegandale #torontolife #blogto #vegan

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Aux Vivres, Montreal

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La salade Californienne pour les journées chaudes de l’été ☀️ Verdure biologique, carotte râpée, tomate cerise, concombre, quartiers d'orange, graines de tournesol & de citrouille grillées, pousses, vinaigrette gingembre & tofu biologique grillé 🤤

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Meet, Vancouver

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Not your regular nachos and tot-ally tasty…this week’s feature is Tater Tot’Chos!! Slightly spiced tater tots covered with cheez, pico de gallo, and cilantro, with sour cream and queso for drenching or dipping and an optional guac add-on! June 17-23 #notchoaveragetatertots #glutenfree . . . . #nachos #tatertots #queso #guacamole #FoodPorn #PlantBased #skilletcooking #VancouverFoodie #FairFood #YVREats #eeeeeats #MeeTonMain #EaTatMeeT #MainStreetEats #EpicEats #glutenfreevancouver #meetmonday #mondaymotivation

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Eating in? Did you know that some of your favorite vegan food brands were created up North? The now-famous plant-based meats from Gardein and Daiya’s line of cheese-substitutes are among some of Canada’s vegan treasures.

Newer plant-based products that will blow your mind are gaining popularity as well! Check out these sausages from Montreal-based Gusta brand that are perfect to grill up on the BBQ for Canada Day.

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Avez-vous dit un Hot-Dog de 12 pouces??? Et oui, voici le fameux roteux GUSTA dispo pour votre estomac d'ogre au @aircanadacentre de Toronto dans toutes les concessions Hogtown Gourmet Hot-Dogs. Alors pour le prochain match des @raptors ou @mapleleafs vous pourrez vous gaver allègrement. Allez, pas game…🤤😉 *Dispo aussi en format régulier pour les plus timides 😀 //////// Did you say a 12 inch Hot Dog ??? YES, here is the famous GUSTA dogger available at the @aircanadacentre in Toronto at all Hogtown Gourmet Hot Dogs concessions. Next @raptors or @mapleleafs game you can indulge yourself! It will satisfy the hungriest of all! We dare you! 🤤 * Also available in regular format for the shy and the timids! 😉

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2. Vegan Personalities to Keep the Nation Strong and Cruelty-Free

Canada is home to some great vegan chefs, outspoken celebrities, and influencers who share the vegan message far and wide.

Pamela Anderson

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#savetheseals @justinpjtrudeau #canada @peta @president_vladimir_putin @dalailama

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Former actress and personality, Pamela Anderson is a devoted animal rights spokesperson for Peta.

Steve-o

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Happy to be volunteering for the @humanesociety Pets For Life program today, celebrating how much we've beaten down SeaWorld! #SeaWorldSucks

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Famous for his crazy stunts, Steve-o has been using his notoriety to bring awareness to animal rights issues in recent years.

Alanis Morrissette

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i live for the process. #highnutrient #greens #beans #nuts #seeds #fruit #mushrooms #onions #eattherainbow

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The famous singer won’t adhere to labels but frequently shares her high nutrient plant-based concoctions to her followers on Instagram.

Lauren Toyota

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All the fun from my trip to #LA last month to go to @seedfw @eatdrinkvegan is on my #LaurenIRL channel today! Go see #whatIate and all the fun #hotforfoodies 😎 LINK IN PROFILE * * * #hotforfood #foodtuber #youtuber #travelvlog #losangeles #vlogger #vlog #eatdrinkvegan #seedfwla #vegansofig #whatveganseat #whatveganslooklike #foodie

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Former MuchMusic VJ, Lauren Toyota is now a prominent vegan influencer on the food scene with her Youtube channel ‘Hot for Food’ and her recent bestseller cookbook ‘Vegan Comfort Classics: 101 Recipes to Feed Your Face’.

Sandra Oh

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Thank you @goldenglobes @paolakudacki

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3. Veg-Friendly Governmental Policies

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This year, the Canadian government invested $150 million in vegan protein farm and is set to overhaul the Canadian food guide by promoting the adoption of a plant-based diet and ditching the dairy food group once and for all. If that is not a cause to celebrate, we don’t know what is!

4. Amazing (and cute!) Activists

Source: Estherthewonderpig.com

The Toronto native pig has garnered a lot of media attention in recent years and has captured the hearts of people worldwide.

Her pig parents run the Happily Ever Esther Farm Sanctuary and advocate for a vegan lifestyle by sharing their adventures with Esther.

Fun fact: Esther birthday’s is July 1st. Go wish her a happy birthday!

5. Veg-Inclined Population

Consumer research recently revealed that more than half (53%) of Canadians consume meat-alternatives on a regular basis.

People under the age of 35 make up the majority of the nation’s vegan population which means that the next few decades will likely see a significant shift in favor of veganism in the food industry.

The plant-based living is alive and well in Canada and we couldn’t be happier!

Will you be singing O Canada with us today? Drop some Canadian love in the comments and let us know!