Week of June 11 - June 17

Toronto vegan events, and community, all in one weekly email.

June 11, 2026

Welcome to this week’s Insider. The city feels firmly in summer mode, with Pride Month underway and the FIFA tournament kicking off tomorrow.

This edition highlights a relaxed all-you-can-eat brunch, an interactive plant-based health session, and a notable update from a once-prominent Toronto vegan restaurant group.

It is a compact mix of local events and restaurant news to keep on your radar.

This Week:

📅 Sunday, June 14, 2026
🕒 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
📍The Lab Vegutainment Centre, 108 Dundas St W, 2nd Floor
🎟️ CA$43.93, advance ticket required
An all-you-can-eat vegan buffet brunch by 5 Principles Cuisines, with a rotating menu of hot dishes, salads, and sides designed for a relaxed, social meal. It suits anyone looking for a substantial vegan brunch with a mix of comfort food and lighter options.

📅 Wednesday, June 17, 2026
🕒 6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
📍 The Lab Vegutainment Centre, 108 Dundas St W, 2nd Floor
🎟️ CA$10 VegTO members, CA$12 non-members
A one-hour interactive session with plant-based trainer Jim O’Quinn that mixes simple strength, mobility, and balance challenges with practical strategies for improving energy, movement, and long-term health, designed to be welcoming and accessible for all ages and fitness levels.


(Event details are accurate to the best of my knowledge at the time of publishing. Events are intended to be vegan, but details may change, please confirm directly with the organizer if you have specific concerns.)

Worth Noting:

PLANTA, the upscale vegan restaurant chain that started in Toronto, says it is rebuilding around the U.S. after a turbulent stretch that included bankruptcy and the closure of its remaining Canadian locations. In a new interview, the company says it still sees strong demand for plant-based dining but believes the category has evolved, with diners now looking for fresher, more ingredient-driven meals rather than heavily processed meat substitutes. As part of that reset, PLANTA is rolling out a more globally inspired menu shaped by coastal cuisines and says future expansion is most likely in San Francisco, Seattle, and Portland. Sadly for us Canadian fans, the key takeaway is that while the brand began in Toronto, its next chapter is focused firmly south of the border.

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On The Horizon:

*(more info will come closer to the dates)

  • Vegan Night Market

    📅 June 18 (with additional dates July 16, Aug 13, Sept 10)

    📍 Balmy Beach

    The Vegan Night Market kicks off its first market on in Toronto from 6:00–9:30 p.m. and it’s free to attend. Guests can expect local shops, plant-based food, live music, giveaways, and a community evening by the water, plus complimentary sunset yoga and a sound bath on the beach.

  • VegTO’s Sing with PRIDE!
    📅 Thursday, June 25, 2026
    📍 108 Dundas St W

    An evening Pride-themed karaoke night hosted by the co-hosts of Life Is in the Lyrics, with a CA$5 ticket, optional expressive dress code, and vegan snacks like Cupcakes by Conrad plus drinks available for purchase.

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