Published October 1, 2026 by PETA Staff.

A decadent feast complete with loads of stuffing, piles of fluffy mashed potatoes and gravy, and even a savory roast for the centerpiece—all without cruelty? It’s not a dream—it’s ThanksVegan! PETA is inviting kind Canadians (and everyone else, too) to join in on this animal-friendly celebration, which falls on October 12 this year.

Whether you like to get creative in the kitchen or prefer to keep things simple, PETA has you covered with mouthwatering recipes for ThanksVegan classics, new favorites, and all the sides in between. So what are you waiting for? Let’s give thanks (for vegan food!) and dig in.

The Best Vegan Meatloaf Recipe

Savory Vegan Gravy

Maple-Sriracha Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Cranberry Wild Rice

Three-Step Vegan Pumpkin Pie

Vegan Pumpkin Pie

Stores Offering Vegan Options Across Canada

Want to make your “ThanksVegan” dinner as simple as possible? It’s easy to find all the essentials you’ll need to make a delicious feast at many Canadian grocery chains. Here are some that stock meatless roasts, vegan butter, nondairy milks, and so much more:

To help you with grocery shopping, we’ve put together a list of vegan products you can find in Canadian stores.

Get Inspired for ThanksVegan With These Vegan Canadian Influencers

Gravy and potatoes are great, but why not think outside the boxed stuffing? These vegan Canadian influencers offer simple ways to max out flavor and fun this ThanksVegan:

Cheap Lazy Vegan

Rose of Cheap Lazy Vegan specializes in inexpensive vegan recipes for people who don’t know how to cook. Check out her traditional Korean dishes and other simple, flavorful meals.

The Edgy Veg

Planning a holiday feast for friends or family? Candice Hutchings shares creative vegan takes on comfort foods that are sure to please a crowd.

Hot for Food

Lauren Toyota of Hot for Food specializes in restaurant-quality vegan comfort food. Impress your friends and family this ThanksVegan with one of her many holiday recipes, like this vegan Thanksgiving roast.

It Doesn’t Taste Like Chicken

Need something quick? Sam Turnbull shows how to make a Thanksgiving feast in just an hour.

Simnett Nutrition

Bodybuilder Derek of Simnett Nutrition offers a variety of tasty, whole-food vegan recipes. Elevate your ThanksVegan spread with his easy Thanksgiving sides.

Yeung Man Cooking

There’s no better way to start a full meal than with a soup. Wil Yeung’s cozy vegan butternut squash soup, packed with rich fall flavor and simple ingredients, gives you just that.

Going vegan is easy—and PETA is making it even easier. Request a vegan starter kit to go vegan just in time for the ThanksVegan holiday and download our ThanksVegan guide for more tips. For the sake of us all, share this blog post with a friend to help them go vegan today!