The TVPP committee is pleased to provide a listing of all businesses and individuals who are providing generous support to the 3rd Annual Toronto Veggie Pride Parade.
To become a sponsor of the 2012 Veggie Pride Parade, please click here.
Silver Sponsors
Camino 4 Florence Street, Suite 210, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada K2P 0W7
613 235-6122 | fax 613 235-6877 | www.
Camino is a Canadian brand of fair trade and organic food products, owned by the Ottawa-based La Siembra Co-operative. La Siembra works directly with 18 producer co-ops, supporting more than 35,000 family farmers in 10 countries across Central and South America, and Southeast Asia.
Fressen 478 Queen St. West, Toronto, Ontario M5V 2B2 416.504.5127 | www.fressenrestaurant.com
Fressen is a remarkable celebration of Modern American Herbivorous cuisine. Imaginative creations and succulent sauces combined with an enchanting dimly lit atmosphere. With an impressive wine list and extensive menu, Fressen is a must for all occasions. At Fressen we use only the freshest ingredients. Whenever possible we use organic foods. All our foods are made from scratch and cooked to order. This may take a little longer, but we're sure you'll agree it's worth the wait.
Live Organic Food Bar 264 Dupont St., Toronto, Ontario, M5R 1V7 | 416-515-2002 info@livefoodbar.com | www.livefoodbar.com
Live Organic Food Bar offers an array of gourmet, gluten and sugar free vegan dishes to recharge and cleanse your body, mind, and soul. We believe that the only way food should be processed is by the human body. Our cuisine is influenced by the flavors we remember from our mother’s kitchen. Many different cultural ingredients are combined in our hand made organic vegan dishes where quality and flavor come first. We offer healthy and satisfying choices with which to create a gourmet dining experience.
Sweets From The Earth 43 Mulock Ave, Toronto, Ontario M6N 3C3 | 647-436-2004 info@sweetsfromtheearth.com | www.sweetsfromtheearth.com
Sweets From The Earth makes a full line of original recipe, egg and dairy-free baked goods, which are made all the more delectable by using only the best all natural, 100% plant-based, GMO-free ingredients.
Bonus: You don’t have to be vegan or have dietary restrictions to love these desserts – any old sweet tooth will do. They’re a healthier alternative to your run-of-the-mill baked goods, and you’ll never miss what’s missing from them!
Toronto Professional Fire Fighters' Association 39 Commissioners Street, Toronto, Ontario, M5A lA6 416-466-1167 | mail@torontofirefighters.org | www.torontofirefighters.org
Urban Herbivore 64 Oxford St., Toronto, Ontario M5T 1P1 | 416.927.1231 967 College Street, Toronto, Ontario ON M6H | The Eaton Centre, Urban Eatery (Concourse Level), 220 Yonge Street Toronto, ON M5B 2H1 | 416-515-8885 www.herbivore.to
Urban Herbivore, the sister to upscale Fressen restaurant on Queen St, provides great vegan food on the go. The menu features grilled sandwiches on fresh baked bread, an array of green salads, fresh squeezed juices and baked goodies. Bottled gourmet soups and packaged dips and dressings made in-house are available to take home. All packaging, including take-out cutlery, is 100% biodegradable. Catering available.
Linda Woolven is a master herbalist, acupuncturist and solution-focused counsellor (Natural Path Clinic), fiction and health writer, cook book author and oil painter.
The Natural Path Clinic (Acupuncture, herbalism, vitamins, nutrition, traditional Chinese medicine diagnosis and counselling) | 649 Bedford Park Ave., 416-782-8211 www.thenaturalpathnewsletter.com
Books: www.thenaturalpathnewsletter.com Paintings: lindawoolven.blogspot.com
Bronze Sponsors
Di Martino Organic Imports www.dimartinoorganicimports.
Di Martino Organic Imports is an importer/retailer of Certified Organic Vegan & Vegetarian foods and cosmetics from Italy. Our mission is to offer the highest quality Italian vegan products to our customers at the best prices. Shop our new online store at www.dimartinoorganicimports.
Fresh is a boutique chain of modern vegetarian restaurants with 3 popular downtown locations, a large tempting menu for those who love great food, and a great atmosphere.
Fresh on Crawford 894 Queen Street West, M6J 1G3 Telephone: 416-599-4442
Fresh on Bloor 326 Bloor Street West, M5S 1W5 Telephone: 416-599-4442
Fresh on Spadina 147 Spadina Avenue, M5V 2L7 Telephone: 416-599-4442
Greens Vegetarian Restaurant 638 Dundas St. W. | 416-603-3337 | www.greensvegetarian.com
The recently renovated Greens Vegetarian Restaurant serves a wide selection of Chinese, Vietnamese, and Thai vegetarian dishes. Using only the freshest ingredients, and recipes refined through generations of experience, Greens promises the best dining experience in Toronto. We promise healthy and delicious meals, a great dining environment, and friendly service.
Live On Chocolate 647-464-2462 | LiveOnChocolate@gmail.com | www.LiveOnChocolate.com
Wouldn't it be nice to Live On Chocolate? Raw, handmade vegan chocolates and desserts that are organic and fair trade, gluten/dairy/soy/corn free. We use agave, yacon nectar and dates to sweeten. Our selection includes: filled truffles, chocolate bars, and cashew/coconut 'cream' cakes. Special occasion cakes too!
POW-WOW Wilderness Trips 416-684-8747 | www.powwowwildernesstrips.com
Enjoy the pristine beauty of the wilderness on a customized guided canoe adventure into remote parts of Algonquin Park. Camp out in the wilderness! Includes transportation, guides, full meals, interpretations of medicinal/edible wild plants and much more. Trips are designed for all skill levels. A truly unique Canadian Experience!
Sol Cuisine Inc. 3249 Lenworth Drive, Mississauga, ON L4X 2G6 www.solcuisine.com
Sol Cuisine focuses on organic, Kosher, Halal, wheat-free, gluten-free, nutritious, delicious, healthy, vegetarian, and vegan protein products. We are your one-stop shop for tofu, veggie burgers, veggie dogs, falafel, veggie burger dry mix, veggie ground, and more.
Kimberly Carroll, Soul Coach www.soulcoaching.org
Through her 6-Week in-person and online programs, as well as individual coaching, Kimberly works with folks in a fun, active, and utterly transforming process to ignite the mind, body, spirit, and heart and then design a life that reflects that powerful, authentic self.
Taste of Life Organic Vegan Foods | 647-477-6297 www.tasteoflife.biz
Taste of Life created Organic Vegan Jamaican Style Patties to meet the demand of a growing segment of our population who are choosing healthier options in food and lifestyle. We stand by our commitment and passion for not only 'greener' foods but also the packaging by using planet friendly packaging.
Vega (Sequel Naturals Ltd.) 33 – 1833 Coast Meridian Rd, Port Coquitlam, BC V3C 6G5 | 604-945-3133 | info@sequelnaturals.com | myvega.com
Vega products are dairy, gluten and soy free, and contain no artificial flavours, colours or sweeteners. The nutrient-dense, high net-gain, alkaline-forming nutrition found in plant-based whole foods and superior natural health products like those offered by Vega is truly the best building material available for your body.
Veracity Films | www.veracityfilms.com
Veracity Films produces Documentary Films, Corporate/ Promotional videos, Wedding & Events videos, and Inspirational works.
Professional Services Include: Digital Video Editing, HD Videography, Motion Graphics and Video Effects promotional/corporate videos, wedding & special event videos. Veracity means truthfulness, reliability, and reputability. And we stand by our name!
Advanced Sponsors
Hollywood Costumes 7718 Yonge Street, Toronto, Ontario | 905 882 4863 | www.hollywoodcostumes.ca
LPK’s Culinary Groove 718 Queen St. E., Toronto | 416-461-6440 | info@lpksculinarygroove.com | www.lpksculinarygroove.com
Serving Toronto’s best tasting vegan and gluten-free desserts, and home of the original, award-winning vegan and gluten-free Nanaimo Bar! We also feel a strong commitment to overall sustainability by supporting local farmers, participating in local farmers’ markets, and by following several steps to minimize our environmental impact.
M. Schwab Accounting Services Ltd. 94 Cumberland Street #606, Toronto, Ontario M5R 1A3 Tel: 416-324-9933 | Fax: 416-324-8733
Noah’s Natural Foods 322 Bloor St. W Toronto ON M5S 1W5 416.968.7930 | www.noahsnaturalfoods.ca
Omega Creations is a Rastafari owned and run vegan baking and creating business in the GTA. We specialize in vegan and Ital goodies.
647-237-7811 | omega-creations@
Facebook page: www.facebook.com/pages/
Sadie's Diner and Juice Bar 504 Adelaide Street West, Toronto, ON M5V 1T5 416 777 2343 | www.myspace.com/sadiesdiner
So Delicious info@tonywatersagencies.ca | www.turtlemountain.com
Turtle Mountain LLC, creators of the So Delicious® Dairy Free brand, is a privately held natural foods company headquartered in Oregon's lush Willamette Valley. Since 1987, we specialize in the creation of all natural, dairy free products. Our products are carried in select grocery and natural food stores throughout the US, as well as Canada and Korea.
Vegan Spring Expo info@veganspringexpo.com | www.tarve.ca/veganspringexpo
The yearly Vegan Spring Expo (previously called Toronto Animal Rights & Vegan Expo) founded in 2010 by animal rights activist Michael Lanfield, and organized by TARVE "The Voice for Farmed Animals", the 1st annual took place May 28, 2011 and attracted hundreds of visitors. It is a family-friendly celebration of compassion, love and peace to promote the vegan lifestyle. With many fun filled events for the whole family our aim is to expose the atrocities of animal abusing industries from all angles in ways even young children will be able to partake. With live entertainment, exhibitors, educational displays, film screenings, lectures, vegan food and raffle and best of all, admission and food are free!
Vegetarian Haven 17 Baldwin St, Toronto, Ontario, M5T 1L1 | 416.621.3636 | www.vegetarianhaven.com
Vegan Danish Bakery 7718 Yonge Street, Toronto, Ontario 905-882-1331 www.vegandanishbakery.com
Dr. Will Tuttle, author of The World Peace Diet, is a pianist, composer, educator, and recipient of the Courage of Conscience Award. A former Zen monk, his Ph.D. from U.C. Berkeley focused on educating intuition and altruism. He presents ongoing events promoting peace through compassion for all life.
The Yellow Brick Road Holistic Center | www.yellowbrickroad-
Detox. Hydrate. Renew. The Yellow Brick Road is a Holistic Centre specializing in Colonic Hydrotherapy, a gentle detoxification of the colon using purified water. Excellent for unburdening the body to allow it to heal, cleanse and function optimally. Clients experience improved digestion, skin and energy, as well as relief from constipation, gas, heartburn, IBS, withdrawal and headaches. Established for over 30 years, your health is our priority.
