Being vegan isn’t always easy, but vegan influencers never fail to show what good comes out of a plant-based lifestyle. We’ve compiled a list of 14 Toronto vegan influencers who are making an impact online.
Through these niche content creators, we get a glimpse (and taste) of the best vegan food in Toronto. Check out our top picks for fun, engaging, and most importantly, vegan content!
Candice Hutchings is an icon in the Canadian vegan scene, known for her beautiful, organic, and raw content. This energetic vegan influencer has a passion for creating recipes everyone can enjoy—vegan or not. We can’t help but drool just looking at her cookbooks!
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Vegan influencers continuously trend online because of their oh-so-sweet creations, and Steph Tavares is leading the community. This adorable vegan recipe developer, food photographer, and content creator specializes in vegan, gluten-free, and nut-free treats (hard to come by).
We’re obsessed with her pumpkin spice sheet cake with chai buttercream. It’s the perfect way to welcome pumpkin spice season. Add her to your list of Toronto vegan influencers for this recipe and more!
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Angela Liddon walked so other Toronto vegan influencers could run. This OG vegan foodie from Oakville has created a mini-empire of amazing vegan meals, blogs, and cookbooks that are honestly to die for. Her recipes focus on healthy eating that’ll help you glow from the inside out.
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Another Toronto vegan influencer you should follow is Dylan Minns, a proud vegan bodybuilder. His content focuses on vegan-powered fitness, which busts the myth that you need meat to be an athlete. Catch him teaching full-body fitness classes at Active Remedy Club.
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Lisa’s Instagram is a showcase for her delicious vegan recipes and plant-based lifestyle. This content-creator-slash-foodie is dedicated to sharing real food from her real life. She’s pro-sustainability and anti-diet culture. Talk about a balanced diet!
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Carnivore to vegan, overnight! Sam Turnbull didn’t expect to become a Toronto vegan influencer as someone who grew up eating meat. Her sudden change happened after watching Forks Over Knives, convincing her to try veganism.
Fast forward to today, Sam is a three-time best-selling cookbook author. This food photographer uses her Instagram account to promote her brand, sharing pictures, recipes and life updates. You’re missing out if you aren’t following.
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Jaclyn Forbes is more than a plant-based influencer. This multi-talented vegan shares meal ideas, stunning makeup looks, and lifestyle episodes that’ll have you craving more. We can’t wait for her next upload!
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If you don’t know what a vegan-ish diet is, let Elle Lindquist explain. She shares her mostly vegan lifestyle online, with a content niche focused on motherhood, herbal medicine, and hobby farming. Get to know her fabulous farm friends when you follow her account today!
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The vegan community encourages everyone to try a plant-based lifestyle. Romain Avril, a Toronto-based Michelin-trained chef, uses his skills and experience to advocate for this movement.
While he’s not fully vegan, Chef Avril has a delicious cookbook full of vegan dishes called The Vegan Bridge. Curious foodies who want to try a new diet can use this as a starting point for change.
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Our Toronto vegan influencers list would be incomplete without these Grill Masters. BBQ experts Maddie and Kiki never fail to surprise our taste buds. These sisters post vegan and non-vegan recipes online, educating people on the many uses of a grill for everything from tasty weeknight dinners to party crowd-pleasers.
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Laura has the right vegan meals to get you in the mood for fall. Welcome autumn with something warm and hearty to match the season.
If you’re new to a plant-based diet, check out Laura’s pinned post. In her pantry guide, she reveals her top pantry and equipment choices for plant-based success.
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Let’s be honest, many have tried switching to a vegan diet and struggled to know what to eat. If this sounds like you, meet Lauren McNeill, a registered dietitian and full-time vegan influencer. Lauren’s healthy, sustainable approach helps you transition into a plant-based diet slowly, with vegan versions of popular meals that everyone loves.
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Expand your food language with Doug McNish, the culinary chef who started a wave of Toronto vegan food lovers. He’s written four critically acclaimed cookbooks, all focused on pushing the limits of a plant-based diet. Don’t forget to follow him on Instagram to see what he’s up to as a Toronto vegan influencer.
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And me! I love incorporating vegan food, lifestyle, and recipes into my content. Working at a digital marketing agency in Toronto has further fueled my passion for bright and colorful content.
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Food brands are teaming up with vegan influencers to break into this trending niche. You and your brand can do the same to increase online visibility and boost engagement.
The Influence Agency specializes in pairing you with like-minded influencers who can elevate your brand even further. Set your business apart with tailored campaigns from experienced digital marketing pros. Find out how by connecting with us today!
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