5th Annual Orange Shirt Day Walk

Hannah LCommunity News, Social Justice & Anti-Racism, Special Events

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

Hannah LEvents, Polish Festival, Roncesvalles Festival, Roncesvalles Polish Festival, Roncesvalles Village BIA

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

Hannah LRoncesvalles Village BIA

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

Hannah LOur Neighbourhood, Roncesvalles Village BIA

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

Hannah L2024, Roncesvalles Village BIA, Special Events

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