STEPS I HeART Mainstreet Public Art Challenge and Roncesvalles Village – Spring 2024 Roncesvalles Village BIA Planter Animations Based on our application, the Roncesvalles Village BIA was selected to take part in STEPS Public Art’s ‘I HeART Main Street Program‘ to beautify its main street with vibrant and accessible art in Toronto’s west end. With garden beds, concrete planters, and … Read More
Tree Replanting on Roncesvalles!
June 2024 Update: All 16 trees were successfully planted! We are so happy to have so much of our canopy restored. Our thanks to Classic Displays for their amazing work removing the old/damaged guards and grates and to the City of Toronto BIA Office, specifically Pauline Ho for their assistance on this project. May 29, 2024 The RVBIA is very … Read More
3rd Annual Family Pride Party
You’re invited to the Roncesvalles United Church 3rd ANNUAL FAMILY PRIDE PARTY 🎈 🌈 Crafts, Cookies and Performance by Special Guest Drag Queen Extraordinaire Lucy Flawless 🗓️SUNDAY, JUNE 2ND 10:30AM 📍240 RONCESVALLES AVE. 🎟️Admission is free! ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜🤍🩷🩵🤎🖤 Proudly Sponsored by the Roncesvalles Village BIA Social Justice & Anti Racism Committee
Family Fun & Community Tree Lighting in Roncesvalles Village
Join us for the 5th annual Family Fun Afternoon and Community Tree Lighting, Saturday, December 9th! Where: The Roncesvalles United Church, 240 Roncesvalles Ave. When: Saturday, December 9th 2:30pm – 3:30pm: Holiday Carolling on the steps of the RUC 3pm – 5pm: Crafts, “Selfies with Santa”, face painting and more! PLUS: Local youth choir, magician “The Magic of Ricardo”, and the … Read More
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
This September 30th, community and neighbours are invited to join us in the 3rd annual walk from the Dundas Roncesvalles Peace Garden to the Roncesvalles United Church in recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, originally and still colloquially known as Orange Shirt Day, is a day to recognize the painful … Read More
The 504 Streetcar is Back!
We are so excited to welcome the 504 streetcar back to Roncesvalles Ave May 7th after a year long wait. It’s been even longer since they were able to continue through the KQQR intersection (which is OPEN!), which they now are able to do. This is a relief to businesses and residents alike as there was a 7 month stretch … Read More
Truth and Reconciliation Day 2022
The Roncesvalles Village BIA is so appreciative of the opportunity to support this important community event taking place on Friday, September 30th, Truth and Reconciliation Day 2022. From the Roncesvalles United Church, the Dundas Roncesvalles Peace Garden and Reconciliation Roncesvalles: Tansi! Welcome all ages! September 30th on Roncesvalles Avenue Toronto’s recent apology comes to life 137 years after its roles … Read More
Wall of Welcome – Roncesvalles United Church
Update June 1: High Park – Parkdale MP Arif Viriani honours this first in Canada in the House of Commons: Update May 2: Photos of the mural and the opening ceremony. We’re so pleased to extend this invitation on behalf of the Roncesvalles United Church. The first of it’s kind in Canada! For those of you who are familiar … Read More
Tree Lighting and Caroling at the Roncesvalles United Church
The Roncesvalles United Church held their annual Tree Lighting last weekend and the neighbourhood came out to enjoy the festive spirit and the wonderful sounds of the West End Community Choir. RVBIA Chair David Neinstein was invited to announce the countdown to the lighting of the tree. Hosted by: Anne Hines & the Roncesvalles United Church Performance by: the West … Read More
Roncesvalles Village Patios – Fall 2021
Fall is here and the temperature is cooling, but you can still dine al fresco on several patios on Roncesvalles – many of which have heaters! We’ve created a new map for patios available for outdoor dining, grabbing a pint or snack; many of which have heaters. Some things to keep in mind: There may be changes in the availability … Read More