Membership

The NCVA is funded solely by donations and partnerships, and operated entirely by volunteers. It needs membership revenues to continue performing its outreach work in the community.

When you become a member online, the NCVA receives notification from PayPal and a membership discount card is mailed to the address listed on your PayPal account. Please allow 2-3 weeks for delivery.

Why Join - Member benefits

  • Local Discounts - The NCVA works with local businesses to secure some sweet discounts for its members.
  • Making life easier for you – The NCVA is working for you to identify and increase the number of businesses that accommodate plant-based diets.
  • Be heard - With a large membership base the NCVA can act as a representative voice in the National Capital Region, and reach more people by participating in expos and other events.
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    Minumum $20 donation.

    Or mail a cheque payable to the 'National Capital Vegetarian Association' to:

    NCVA, 131 Walnut Court, Ottawa, ON  K1R 7W2

    Please present your card at restaurants and businesses before ordering or making your purchase. Businesses reserve the right to apply the discount only to the cardholder. Please check with your server prior to ordering.

    The NCVA encourages you to check with your server to ensure items are vegetarian or vegan. The NCVA is not responsible for ensuring that food items do not contain animal products.

    Currently, the card entitles members to:

    • 10% off veg food items from Sun-Wed (inclusive) only at Coconut Lagoon, 853 St. Laurent Blvd, 613-742-4444
    • 10% off vegan hair products at Essence Hair Studio in Orleans. 613-837-3569 or nisha@direct.ca,
    • 10% discount for mail order vegan cosmetics at Outside/In Cosmetics
      Email: orders@outsideincosmetics.com for NCVA members with promo bcode NCVA10
    • 10% off your initial consultation with PureMed Naturopathic Doctors, 292 Montreal Rd, Suite 200, 613-216-4661
    • 66% off entrance to NCVA vegan potlucks ($1 instead of $3)

    News

    Ottawa Veg Fest '12 | Festi-végé d'Ottawa '12

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    The 4th annual Ottawa Veg Fest 2012 will be held on April 29, 2012 at the Glebe Community Centre from 10am-5pm. Read all about the guest speakers, exciting details about food demonstrations, contests and more.

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    La 4e édition du Festi-végé annuel aura lieu le 29 avril 2012 au Centre communautaire Glebe du 10 à 17h. Retrouvez tous les détails des conférenciers, démonstrations culinaires, concours et plus!

    NCVA at Women's Show

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    The NCVA will be exhibiting at the National Women's Show on April 14-15 at the Ottawa Convention Centre. Come visit our table! Volunteer cookie bakers are needed for our outreach. Click for more info!

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    L'AVCN se trouvera au National Women's Show du 14 au 15 avril au Centre des Congrès d'Ottawa. Venez visiter notre table! On a besoin des boulangers amateurs des biscuits végé pour nos efforts de sensibilisation. Suivez ce lien pour plus de renseignements!

    Orleans Wellness Expo

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    Come visit NCVA’s outreach table at the Orleans Wellness Expo on January 21st, 9:00 AM-4:00 PM at the Shenkman Arts Centre in Orleans. $7 at the door.

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    Venez nombreux à la table de sensibilisation de l’AVCN à l’Orleans Wellness Expo le 21 janvier, 9h-16h au Centre des arts Shenkman à Orléans. 7$ à la porte.

    NCVA/AVCN Atomic Rooster Meetup

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    Join us on January 26 from 6:30-9:30 at the Atomic Rooster, 303 Bank St.

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    Joignez-vous à nous le 26 janvier de 18h30 à 21h30 au resto Atomic Rooster, 303, rue Bank.

    Workshop: Herbivore Meets Locovore | Atelier: Herbivore se joint à Locavore

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    January 24 from 7-9 pm at 464 Metcalfe St. Must RSVP in advance! Join Jim Thompson (Notre Petite Ferme) and Corrie Rabbe (NCVA) to learn about transitioning to a more local, plant-based diet.

     

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    Le 24 janvier, 19-21h à 464, rue Metcalfe.

    Il faut réserver à l'avance! Joignez-vous à Jim Thompson (Notre Petite Ferme) et à Corrie Rabbe (AVCN) pour apprendre comment vous pouvez vous alimenter localement tout en suivant un régime à base de plantes.