nonprofit founded 1945 toronto ontario headquarters 17 baldwin st toronto ontario canada area served greater toronto area slogan inspiring people to choose a healthier greener more peaceful lifestyle website official site the toronto vegetarian association tva is a volunteer driven charitable organization based in toronto ontario . founded in 1945 its mission is to inspire people to choose a healthier greener more compassionate lifestyle . 1 held every september at harbourfront centre in toronto the organization s annual vegetarian food festival attracts over 40 000 visitors annually and is the largest event of its kind in the world . 2 the event provides opportunities for visitors to learn about vegetarian issues and to sample vegetarian foods from diverse cuisines . the toronto vegetarian association operates a number of other projects providing information and support through its website 1 a drop in resource centre and a directory of vegetarian friendly businesses in the toronto area . the organization also conducts campaigns such as the veggie challenge which challenges non vegetarians to adopt a vegetarian vegan diet for one week . the 7th totally fabulous vegan bake off took place in 2015 selling out to over 500 attendees and the 6th veggie parade in may 2015 marched through downtown toronto ending at kensington market . in 2010 the toronto vegetarian association joined with earthsave canada and lundi sans viande in launching a canadian meatless mondays campaign . 3 see also edit vegfest international vegetarian union references edit toronto vegetarian association van de ven lisa 2010 03 23 . it s a no meat and potatoes initiative . toronto star . retrieved 2010 08 20 . ogilvie megan 2008 01 13 . quitting meat . toronto star . retrieved 2010 08 20 . external links edit official website the veggie challenge website v t e veganism and vegetarianism perspectives veganism fruitarianism environmental veganism history of veganism juice fasting low carbon diet raw 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