Canadian Celiac Association

The Vancouver Chapter of the Canadian Celiac Association is a non-profit charity that supports people diagnosed with celiac disease, dermatitis herpetiformis, and other gluten-related conditions. The chapter, one of 28 chapters that make up the Canadian Celiac Association, represents and provides services and information to members throughout the Lower Mainland and the entire province except for where our sister chapters are located in Victoria, Kamloops, and Kelowna.

Check It Out! Find out about upcoming events by the chapter and community groups Help make the chapter even better by becoming a volunteer Order the new Pocket Dictionary—a handy guide to which foods are allowed on the gluten-free diet

**Special Event**

Come out June 25th, 2010, 7-9pm, and hear Dr. Moshin Rashid, Professor of Gastroenterology, speak at our All You Need to Know about Celiac Disease event. The evening will include information on paediatrics, the 1999 Members Survey, and when Celiac Disease is diagnosed later in life.

Members of Canadian Celiac Association and their immediate family pay $5 per person to attend. Non-members pay $10 per person. Registration deadline for cash/credit card payments is June 22nd, 2010; if paying by cheque, please mail it by June 18th, 2010.

For more details and to register online, see the special event page.

Looking for places to eat?

Look no further—we have you covered! Check out TheCeliacScene for restaurants in Vancouver, its neighbourhoods and the cities surrounding Vancouver. TheCeliacScene covers all of Canada—so if you are travelling to other places when visiting, look them up and print out their GF restaurant maps too! You can also select the Restaurants link on the menu at the left to view the exact same TheCeliacScene information from a different entry point.

Looking for places to buy gluten-free food?

Again, we have you covered! Just select the GF Shopping link on the menu at the left and browse all the stores in and around Metro Vancouver and Whistler or type in a city (in Metro Vancouver and Whistler areas, such as Burnaby) in the search box and see the stores in that community that have gluten-free supplies for sale. We highly recommend the following grocery chains that carry an abundant supply of GF food items: Choices Markets, Whole Foods (also known as Capers in Vancouver) and Superstore (note that not all Superstores are currently listed on our GF Shopping website).

If you have any questions, feel free to contact the Vancouver Chapter at 604-736-2229; this phone number takes messages that will be returned if you leave a message about what you are looking for and a phone number you can be reached at and the best time for a return call. Or you can contact the chapter at for e-mail support. Our office address is not manned—it is a postal address only, so please do not go to our office address. We are here to make your stay during the Games as awesome as possible while you enjoy and maintain a gluten-free diet.

Volunteers Needed

If you are interested in serving on the volunteer Board or as a chapter volunteer, here (~100Kb PDF) are the positions and their descriptions. Some of the volunteer positions are currently occupied; however, we are always looking for more assistance!

To learn more, attend our Annual General Meeting, or sign up to be a volunteer!

NOW IN STOCK!

New and revised Product Dictionary! 2009 Version – ingredients re-checked and more added! Lists food ingredients and whether they are allowed on the Gluten-Free Diet $10.00 shipping included – price remains the same from previous editions! Order here or mail a cheque to our office

"Thy Food Shall Be Thy Medicine" - Hippocrates