General Info

Encounter Korea

Things to Enjoy

K-pop Dance Champ

GENERAL INFO

Whether you’re a vegan, vegetarian, or just curious about Korean vegan cuisine, KTO Canada with the VegTO provides a welcoming environment for all.

  • Open to All: All ages are welcome.
  • Non-Vegans Welcome: Non-vegans curious about vegan cuisine are also invited to attend and enjoy the pavilion.
  • Korean Culture Experience: Attendees can immerse themselves in Korean culture through food and other activities.
  • Free Samples: Plenty of complimentary vegan food and drink samples are available throughout the pavilion.
  • Diverse Cuisine: Sample a variety of delicious vegan options, including traditional Korean dishes.
  • Public and Free: The VegTO festival is a free public event, and no tickets are required.

Location & Hours

  • Nathan Phillips Square
  • September 21-22, 2024 (SAT+SUN)
  • Festival hours: 11 a.m - 7 p.m. on Sat, 11 a.m - 6 p.m on Sun
  • Kpop dance contest: 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Sept 21st

Explore the Festival

Things you might love to do at the pavilion!

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Travel Korea

Info Booth

Korea Tourism Organization’s official booth where you can join our stamp tour! Visit each booth to receive a stamp and get a special prize when you come back to the Info booth!

  • Stamp Tour
  • Starting point: Start your stamp tour at the booth and collect stamps through different experiences
  • Prizes: Vegan Cosmetic Products (Laneige, Innisfree), Restaurant Vouchers, Key Chains
  • Cosmetic Products:
  • Book Korea To Win
  • Details: Get a chance to win a flight ticket to Korea!
  • How to Win: Play games and enter a raffle. The winner will be chosen at random!
  • Prizes: Include a round-trip flight ticket to Korea, face masks, and more

Korean Local booth

Interested in Korea beyond just Seoul?

We’ll have local representatives from regional tourism boards. They can guide you across Korean and provide the best recommendations, hidden gems, and more.

  • Participants: Local Korean government
  • Details: exhibits and activities showcasing Korean destinations

Korea Travel Booth

Purchase tour programs to Korea on the spot or consult with your tour with tour specialists

  • Participants: travel agencies, airline (Korean Air)
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Experience Korea

K-Culture booth

  • Wear hanbok (traditional Korean costume) and roam around. Take a photo at the photo zone!

K-Beauty booth

  • Activities:
  • Idol point makeup experience
  • Traditional pattern temporary tattoos (lasting approximately 1 week)

K-Experience booth

  • Activities:
  • Korean traditional calligraphy.
  • Making traditional hand fans.
  • Making traditional masks (하회탈-Hahoetal)
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Taste Korea

Korean Vegan Food

  • Bonjuk Canada
  • Juk(Korean porridge), Bibimbap sampling
  • More events for visitors
  • Korean Vegan Food and Dessert:
  • Tteokbbokki, tteok, and more
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Enjoy Korea

KOREAN WAVE

K-pop and K-drama experiences with various activities

  • Real-size K-stars cardboard cutouts
  • Showcasing K-drama shooting spots
  • Showcasing spots where K-pop stars have visited
  • K-pop albums and merchandise

Outdoor Activity Zone

Sustainable Travel in Virtual Korea

  • Virtual Bike Ride
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Green Space

Vegan Kimchi/Bibimbap Demo

Making traditional Korean vegan food together with chef Sang!

  • Schedule: From 11:30 AM to 14:00PM on both days
  • Participants: Pre-register or walk-in (max 50 per session)
Pre-register

K-POP DANCE LESSON

Twist and turn like a K-pop star! 

  • Schedule: From 14:30 AM to 15:45 PM on both days
  • Participants: Pre-register
  • Details: TBA
Pre-register

Taekwondo Experience

Learn the martial art of Taekwondo!

  • Schedule: From 14:30 AM to 15:45 PM on both days
  • Participants: Pre-register
  • Details: TBA

THINGS TO ENJOY

Dynamic Experience: From food to games, there’s so much fun to be had!

18 Booths, 4 Themes

  • Travel Korea: Explore travel destinations and tips.
  • Enjoy Korea: Experience K-pop, traditional arts, and modern culture.
  • Taste Korea: Savor authentic Korean cuisine.
  • Experience Korea: Engage in hands-on activities like calligraphy and traditional crafts. Indulge in K-beauty world

Unique Booth Experiences: Each booth offers a distinct and immersive experience of Korean culture.

Exciting Prizes: Win amazing prizes, including a round trip ticket to Korea

Fun for Everyone: Whether you’re a fan of Korean culture or just curious, there’s something for everyone to enjoy!

Green Space Activities

  • K-Traditional Game & Squid Game Experience
  • Colour your Korea (Giant Colouring wall)
  • Taekwondo Experience

Encounter Korea Booth

Vegan Kimchi/Bibimbap Workshop

Making traditional Korean vegan food together with chef Sang!

  • Schedule: From 11:30 AM to 14:00PM on both days
  • Participants: Pre-register or walk-in (max 50 per session)
Pre-register

K-POP DANCE LESSON

Twist and turn like a K-pop star! Learn K-pop dance from an expert

  • Schedule: From 14:30 PM to 15:30 PM on both days
  • Participants: Pre-register
Pre-register

Tote Bag Making Experience

Design your own tote bag and bring it with you! You’ll have a one-of-a-kind tote bag!

  • Schedule: From 16:00 PM to 18:00 PM on both days
  • Quantities are limited

Taekwondo Experience

Learn the martial art of Taekwondo!

  • Schedule:
    From 11:00 AM to 16:00 PM on Saturday,
    From 11:00 AM to 18:00 PM on Sunday
  • Details: Anyone can come and learn Taekwondo with us!

K-pop dance Championship

Whether you’re a solo dancer or part of a crew, this is your chance to shine!

  • Eligibility: Open to individuals or teams who have won any dance contest before.
  • How to Apply: Submit your video through our website for a chance to compete.
  • Top 7 Teams: The best 7 teams will perform live on stage at the VegTO x EK Festival at Nathan Phillips Square on September 21st.
  • The top 3 teams will share in $10,000 worth of prizes.

Event date

  • Nathan Phillips Square
  • September 21st, 2024 (SAT) at 4:00 PM
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Explore the Festival

Things you might love to do at the festival!

Travel Korea

Info zone

Korea Tourism Organization’s official tent where you can join our stamp tour! Visit each booth to receive a stamp and get a special prize when you come back to the Info Zone!

Korea your council zone

Linked to the Book Korea To Win event, airline ticket promotions for trips to Korea, and prize draw events

Korea Local

Participation by local governments and RTOs

Enjoy Korea

Hallyu Zone

For K-drama fans, the Hallyu zone will have a photo booth where you can snap a pic with our life-sized cutouts. Stay tuned to find out which Korean idol it will be!

K-New Normal Tour zone

Sustainable tourism thems such as UNESCO World Heritage sites, Buddhist culture, wellness, luxury, hiking, and cycling

K-Culture

Have you ever wanted to try a traditional Korean hanbok? Then check out the K-Culture booth and choose your style!

Taste Korea

Korean Food

Experience traditional Korean vegan dishes such as Kimchi, Jeonju Bibimbap, and Gimbap, tofu, rice cakes, and traditional Korean sweets

Experience Korea

K-Tradition

Experience traditional Korean teas, Korean calligraphy, and hand fan making workshop

K-Beauty

Try out Korean face masks, and Tattoo stickers!

Green Zone

Kimchi Making Class

Experience making kimchi and bibimbap with the famous chef, Sang Kim!

Colour your Korea

Colour Korea however you imagine it!

Cultural Experience

K-POP Dance Lesson, Taekwondo Breaking Lesson, Korean Eco Bag Making, Korea’s Photo Exhibition, Korean Traditional Games, Squid Game Experience

KTO Canada

Get In Touch

From vibrant festivals and breathtaking landmarks to mouth-watering cuisine and a rich cultural heritage, Korea offers something for everyone.

Need more information about the festival or have any questions? Feel free to contact us! We’re here to help!

  • Email: ekkorea@gmail.com
  • Visit us at the festival: 100 Queen St W, Toronto

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Visit Korea Year

Discover North America’s largest vegan festival! Join us in Toronto on September 21-22 for plant-based delights, and explore KTO’s vegan tourism offerings at our booths. See you at Nathan Phillips Square!

About KTO CANADA

Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) Canada is a government organization of Republic of Korea under the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism

Event Info

  • Sept 21 - 22, 2024
  • Nathan Phillips Square

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