Online Services in Canada 2025: From Vegan Food Delivery to Online Casinos
In 2025, daily life in Canada feels more digital than ever. With over 93% of the population online (Statista, 2025), we can order a vegan smoothie at 8 a.m., pick up groceries online at noon, and log into a licensed online casino by the evening – all from our phones. It’s convenient, sure, but it also raises bigger questions about how we eat, shop, and play when so much of it happens online.
Life Online in Canada – New Everyday Lifestyle
The rhythm of the day has shifted for many of us. Food, shopping, and even entertainment flow through the same screen that wakes us up with an alarm. Each part of the day tells a story about how online services have taken root in our routines.
Morning – Vegan breakfast at your door
Not long ago, mornings meant scrambling for coffee and grabbing whatever was in the fridge. These days, many Canadians wake up to light vegan eats delivered to their doorstep.
Vegan breakfast delivery has grown alongside the rise of healthy food subscriptions and organic restaurants in Toronto and beyond. Companies like Goodfood and local vegan delivery startups offer everything from chia puddings to raw cacao smoothies.
“I don’t have time to chop vegetables before work,” shared Alana, a teacher in Toronto. “So, ordering a vegan breakfast feels like a healthy compromise. It’s not takeout junk – it’s actually nourishing.”
This shift isn’t just about convenience. It reflects a cultural trend toward mindful eating, where healthy food delivery doubles as self-care.
Day – Work and shop without hassle
By midday, the story changes. Between Zoom calls and errands, Canadians are turning to healthy take-out and online grocery delivery. What started as a pandemic habit has stuck firmly in place.
SkipTheDishes, UberEats, and vegetarian-friendly restaurants now run digital-first. For office workers downtown, “take-out food” is ordered online, scheduled, and often healthier than in years past.
The numbers back this up. In 2017, only 0.5% of Canadian grocery sales came from e-commerce. By 2021, that share had tripled to 2.1% (Statistics Canada). Loblaw grew its online grocery business from under $1 billion pre-COVID to $3.9 billion in 2024, most of it through PC Express. Sobeys has also reported 72% growth in its Voilà service as of early 2025.
Evening – Relax with online casinos
Evenings look different too. Where many once unwound with Netflix, more Canadians are now logging into gambling platforms licensed through iGaming Ontario.
Legal online gaming is not brand new, but in 2025, it feels fully mainstream. Live dealer tables, crash-style games, and interactive formats make digital entertainment more social.
One Ottawa player explained:
“It’s like hanging out with friends, except you’re all at the same blackjack table online. It’s fun but still safe, because I stick to licensed sites.”
That last point matters. Casino operators regulated by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) and iGaming Ontario are considered safer than offshore platforms. For many, it’s about relaxing with a bit of risk – but knowing it’s above board.
What Canadians Look for in Online Services
Food delivery apps and casino platforms may seem worlds apart, but Canadians judge them by surprisingly similar standards. Speed, trust, and community feedback shape what we choose and what we avoid.
Speed and transparency
We’ve all become more impatient. Healthy restaurants know that if vegan wraps arrive soggy, they lose customers. Online casinos face the same test: payouts need to be quick.
Fast vegan delivery is one measure, instant Interac withdrawals another. Both are about trust. When we click “order” or “withdraw,” we expect clarity on when the request will be fulfilled.
Trust in brands
Ask Torontonians where they order vegan eats, and familiar names come up: the best vegetarian restaurants in Toronto often appear in delivery apps. Organic restaurants also rely heavily on these partnerships.
The same goes for online casinos. Brands like PlayOJO or Jackpot City are recognized because they’ve been around, advertise responsibly, and offer transparent terms.
As one Montreal food blogger put it:
“When you search vegetarian restaurants near me, you’re not just looking for tofu – you’re looking for consistency. The same goes for online gaming.”
Reviews and ratings
Canadians rarely take companies at their word. Few of us order from vegan restaurants downtown Toronto without skimming reviews first. Healthy restaurants live or die by what locals say on Reddit or Trustpilot.
Even niche spots – like a raw vegan restaurant in Kensington Market – are shaped by online chatter. The same holds true for casinos. A single Reddit thread on r/OnlineCasinoCA can boost or sink trust overnight.
Trends Already Changing the Way We Order and Play
The online services market is never static. Both food delivery and digital gaming are evolving fast, introducing new formats, new expectations, and even new platforms that combine different parts of our daily lives.
- New casino formats – live dealer shows streamed to Canadian players and crash gambling games attracting younger audiences.
- Eco-conscious dining – more farmers’ produce, compostable packaging, and organic restaurants in Toronto responding to demand for less plastic.
- Super-app integration – platforms testing the idea of one app that combines food delivery, online shopping, and legal casino play.
The Economics of Online Services: Numbers and Insights
Behind the routines and trends, there’s also money – billions of dollars flowing into apps that feed us, entertain us, and keep us clicking.
How much Canadians are spending on online food delivery
Canada’s online food delivery market is projected to hit US$15.6 billion in 2025, with growth expected to reach nearly US$20 billion by 2030 (Statista, 2025). The meal delivery segment alone accounts for US$8.9 billion, while grocery delivery keeps expanding with double-digit growth.
Much of this surge is fuelled by demand for vegan food, healthy take-out, and organic options, especially in urban centres. What began as niche services has scaled into mainstream chains built around healthy eating.
iGaming Ontario revenues and the rise of online gambling
On the gaming side, iGaming Ontario reported quarterly revenues topping $307 million by mid-2025. Legal online gaming has become one of the fastest-growing digital entertainment sectors.
What’s striking is how normalized it feels. Just as ordering healthy take-out is routine, so too is logging into licensed online casinos.
Online shopping as the new normal after the pandemic
Finally, online shopping has cemented itself as part of Canadian culture. After the pandemic, grocery apps and take-out food platforms never returned to pre-2020 levels.
For many of us, clicking “add to cart” now feels as natural as walking to the corner store once did.
FAQs on Online Services in Canada
What are the most popular online services in Canada in 2025?
According to Statista, the most common online activities include e-mail (82%), banking (62%), and social media (54%). Shopping (44%) and digital entertainment – from streaming to online casinos – are also high on the list.
Are online casinos legal in Ontario?
Yes. Since April 2022, Ontario’s iGaming market has been regulated by AGCO and iGaming Ontario, making online casinos legal and licensed.
Where can I order vegan food delivery in Toronto?
Options range from vegan restaurants like Kupfert & Kim, Fresh, or Hello 123, to larger organic restaurants that partner with delivery apps like UberEats or DoorDash.
How do I choose a safe and reliable online service?
Look for licensing (in casinos), certifications (in food), and community reviews. Peer feedback on Reddit or Trustpilot often tells more than advertising ever could.
Disclaimer
We are not connected to The Goods, the former Toronto vegan restaurant. The content on this site is our own and focuses on online services in Canada today. When we mention vegan food or delivery, it’s only to show examples of broader digital trends alongside other sectors like grocery, shopping, and licensed online casinos.