The 7th Annual Community Tree Lighting will be hosted at the Roncesvalles United Church Saturday, December 6th, 2025. Join us for holiday music and the lighting of the tree! The event will start inside of the church at 4pm with performances from the West Toronto Community Choir and Little Red Theatre young performers. At 5pm we will head outside to … Read More
Planting Tulips for Peace Day
In honour of November 8th, Indigenous Veterans Day, the Friends of the Dundas Roncesvalles Peace Garden organized a tulip planting in the garden. Community members were invited to plant bulbs and remember those who gave their lives to defend Canada during the World Wars. The event recognized those who lived in our Roncesvalles community, and the surrounding streets, such as … Read More
Made in Canada, Found on Roncy Contest
Did you pick up a complementary ‘Made in Canada, Found on Roncy’ postcard this summer? Fill out our survey for a chance to win $50! Scan the QR code on any of the ‘Made in Canada, Found on Roncy’ posters to access the short survey. The survey is open now, and will be available until November 21st. If you already … Read More
5th Annual Orange Shirt Day Walk
Please join us for the 5th annual Orange Shirt Day walk, organized by the Friends of the Dundas Roncesvalles Peace Garden, in recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30th. Everyone is welcome to come and gather at the Dundas Roncesvalles Peace Garden, located at 2201 Dundas Street West, starting at 3:30pm. This year, Grandmother Vivian … Read More
2025 Roncesvalles Polish Festival
We’re back! The Roncesvalles Village BIA is proud to present the 2025 Roncesvalles Polish Festival. Come on down to Roncesvalles Avenue September 13th and 14th to celebrate the unique heritage of one of Toronto’s most vibrant communities. 65+ Roncesvalles Village businesses and a variety of visiting vendors will be participating. There will be 4 entertainment stages showcasing traditional fan favourites, … Read More
The Creator’s Game: Lacrosse at the Roncesvalles United Church
Visitors of the Roncesvalles Polish Festival are invited to stop by the Roncesvalles United Church to take part in an immersive experience exploring the historic sport of indigenous lacrosse. Taking place during the Roncesvalles Polish Festival in the Roncesvalles United Church, a two day celebration of Indigenous lacrosse will be open to visitors. The event will delve into the sacred … Read More
2025 Music Compass
The City of Toronto has launched this year’s Music Compass to celebrate Toronto’s local music culture! Participating neighbourhoods are featuring QR codes in front of businesses to create a self guided tour of music hotspots. Roncesvalles is featured alongside neighbourhoods The Junction and Parkdale to guide locals and visitors through the eclectic and exciting West End music scene. Three businesses … Read More
2024 TABIA Awards
Last December at the historic Palais Royale, at the 12th Annual TABIA and City of Toronto Awards Night, the Roncesvalles Village BIA was honoured with the Streetscape Award for our collaboration with the STEPS I HeART Mainstreet Challenge. The initiative: Working with STEPS, the RVBIA commissioned four local artists, Allison Gorczyk, Andrea Rodriguez, Natalie Very B. and Nish, to paint 10 of the … Read More