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 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.
Or mail a cheque payable to the 'National Capital Vegetarian Association' to:
NCVA, 236 Bayswater Ave, Ottawa, ON K1Y 2G7
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 food and drink purchases at SimplyRaw Express, 989 Wellington Street West, 613-234-0806.
- 20% off cooking classes at Credible Edibles, 78 Hinton Avenue North, 613-558-SLOW.
- Complimentary initial visit (valued at $70) with Dr. Amanda Chan at BodyMind Wellness Studio, 309 Cooper St, Suite 303, 613-594-9595.
- 10% off at Auntie Loo's Treats, 507 Bronson Ave, 613-238-ALOO
- 10% off at Host India, 622 Montreal Rd, 613-746-4678
- 20% off at The Table Vegetarian Restaurant, 1230 Wellington St W, 613-729-5973
- 10% off veg items at Cafe My House: Healthy Vegan-Friendly Food and Drink, 1729 Bank Street (between Heron and Walkley). 613-733-0707
- 10% off purchases at Zen Kitchen, 634 Somerset Street West, 613-233-6404
- 10% off veg food items at Chahaya Malaysia, 1690 Montreal Rd., 613-742-0242
- 10% off veg food items at Green Earth Vegetarian Restaurant, 354A Preston Street, 613-563-2784
- 10% off veg food items at Shafali Restaurant, 308 Dalhousie Street, 613-789-9188
- 10% off veg food items at Shafali Bazaar, 55 Byward Market, 613-241-4412
- 10% off veg food items at the Lieutenant's Pump, 361 Elgin St., 613-238-2949
- 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)
