Organizations helping & promoting veganism.

Earthsave Canada (B.C.)
(604) 731-5885
Earthsave Canada promotes a healthy & environmentally concious vegetarian diet. The Earthsave organization was started by John Robbins of Diet for a New America fame, and the B.C. chapter formed after he gave a talk here. They are active locally holding dinners and presentations, have a membership of 600 and a library of materials to lend out. Membership gives a discount at many local vegetarian-oriented businesses, and also on books and other goods from their catalog.

Raw Food Society of British Columbia - RawBC

A raw-vegan non-profit organization that informs about the benefits of a plant based diet. Based in Vancouver, BC, Canada. Their site includes articles, recipes, a forum, and a raw vegan ezine.

Vancouver Vegetarian Association
604-628-7864
A local vegetarian group that does both advocacy & outreach, publishes a printed restaurant/shopping guide, and also organizes social events.

VanVeg
604-724-6624
"A new online community where vegetarians come to find out the latest news around town. With event listings for several organizations, VanVeg is one of the most all inclusive Vegetarian resources in Vancouver."