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Montreal’s vegan festival is back and bringing magical tofu to downtown this weekend

Discover Montreal's vegan cuisine and experience the vegan lifestyle during the 9th edition of this popular festival.

Laura Osborne
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Laura Osborne
Editor, Time Out Canada
Montreal Vegan Festival
Photograph: Courtesy of Montreal Vegan Festival
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Magic tofu? Shredded mushroom tacos? Sessions on Afro-veganism, homesteading and vegan eco-feminism?

The two-day Montreal Vegan Festival in downtown Montreal is back and has all of this and more.

What is the Montreal Vegan Festival?

The 9th edition of Montreal Vegan Festival celebrates all things plant-based. Expect kiosks with vegan meals, cooking demos by chefs and discussion sessions in English and French. And magic tofu!

Montreal Vegan Festival
Photograph: Courtesy of Montreal Vegan Festival

Where is the Montreal Vegan Festival?

The festival will take place on October 8 and 9 at the Palais des congrès de Montréal.

Montreal Vegan Festival
Photograph: Courtesy of Montreal Vegan Festival

What other vegan options are there in Montreal?

From one of the best plant-based burgers in town, to the wide selection of vegan dishes offered at Time Out Market Montréal in the Eaton Centre (a short walk from the Palais des congrès de Montréal), Montreal is home to some of the best restaurants anywhere with plenty of vegan options in the mix—especially downtown.

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Photograph: JF Galipeau | Bvrger

What are the vegan options at Time Out Market Montréal?

Here are some of the incredibly delicious vegan options at Time Out Market Montréal, where the city’s best restaurants and chefs are gathered under one roof:

Mezzmiz, Time Out Market Montréal
Photograph: Courtesy Mezzmiz | Time Out Market Montréal

Mezzmiz
Classic hummus
Muhammara
Tabbouleh salad
Fattoush salad
Falafels
Lentil Pomegranate stew

Le Taj
Chana masala

Paul Toussaint
Roasted squash, coco sauce

Red Tiger
Papaya salad
Noodle ball (without egg and sauce)

Burger T!
Signé Toqué ! Végé Burger and the Regular Végé Burger (without cheese)

Tunnel Espresso
All beverages are available with vegan milk (including hot chocolate)
Maple donut
Carrot muffin 

Il Miglio
Gnocchi tomato basil (without cheese)
Linguini, pesto (without shrimps)
Note: The pesto is vegan

For more information about the Montreal Vegan Festival programming, click here.

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