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Moraine Lake, Canada

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Canada for vegan & vegetarian travelers

Canada is an excellent destination for vegan and vegetarian travelers, with diverse international cuisine and clearly labeled plant-based options. Cities and smaller towns alike offer vegan restaurants, grocery options, and adaptable menus.

Canada

Vegan Friendliness: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (5/5)
Vegetarian Friendliness: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (5/5)
Best For: Urban plant‑based cafes, multicultural vegetarian/vegan cuisine
Challenging Because: Some classic dishes include cheese/butter

🥗 What to Eat

  • Vegetarian‑friendly dishes: Vegetable poutine (with vegetarian gravy), hearty salads, grain bowls
  • Vegan‑friendly dishes: Many plant‑based burgers, vegan poutine, falafel wraps, maple‑glazed tofu

🚫 Watch Out For

  • Gravies made with meat stock
  • Traditional poutine cheese curds (ask for vegan cheese)
  • Butter‑based sauces

🗣️ Survival Phrases

  • Hello: Hello / Bonjour (bon-zhoor)
  • Thank you: Thank you / Merci (mehr-see)
  • I am vegetarian: I am vegetarian / Je suis végétarien(ne) (zhuh swee vay-zhay-tah-ryen/nee)
  • I am vegan: I am vegan / Je suis végétalien(ne) (zhuh swee vay-zhay-ta-lyen/nee)
  • No meat, dairy, eggs: No meat, dairy, eggs, please
  • Does this contain meat or dairy?: Does this contain meat or dairy?

🧭 Veggie Trip Tip

Canada’s big cities have excellent plant‑based options — don’t be shy to ask “Is this vegan?” as menus are very flexible.

Capital – Ottawa 🇨🇦

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