Last December at the historic Palais Royale, at the 11th Annual TABIA and City of Toronto Awards Night, the Roncesvalles Village BIA was honoured with the Community Engagement Award for our collaborative efforts surrounding National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, 2023. The initiative: Working with the Roncesvalles United Church and the Friends of Dundas Roncesvalles Peace Garden, as well as … Read More
Rendezvous on Roncy this Holiday Season!
Welcome, Bienvenue, Boozhoo to Rendezvous on Roncy! If you’ve found this page you’re early to phase one of our Rendezvous on Roncy virtual tour of Roncesvalles Village! It’s just the map for now as we will be sharing brand new videos of special spots and businesses on Roncesvalles through the month of December to our Instagram and Facebook profiles. We invite … Read More
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
Holiday Lights on Roncy
Happy holidays Roncy! If you’ve been strolling Roncesvalles Ave in the last week or so, you’ll have noticed we have been working on installing festive lights along our Main Street. Typically, adding lights to City and TTC owned posts and poles is very costly and fraught with permit requirements and permissions. And, lights can be removed with no notice to … 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
2023 Roncesvalles Polish Festival
The 2023 Roncesvalles Polish Festival is back on Roncesvalles September 16 & 17th! Main Stage (Wright Avenue) grab some cold drinks at the Zywiec Breweries-Roncesvalles Village Beverage Garden while you enjoy traditional Polish performances and folk dancing, as well as fan favorites like Anna Cyzon, Impulse, and Dancing Under the Stars with Kompot, among others! Traditional Polish fare like pierogi … Read More
Patios On Roncy
Looking for a patio on Roncesvalles? Check out our Google Map of eateries along Roncy with front, backyard, or CafeTO patios! From North (beginning at Dundas West), South to Queen St. West: Starbucks – Front Patio Musoshin Ramen – Front Patio Loons Restaurant & Pub – Large backyard patio Sunrise Grill & Crepe – Front Patio The Local – Front … Read More
Request for Proposal: Roncesvalles Polish Festival Social Media Management
The Roncesvalles Village BIA hosts the Roncesvalles Polish Festival annually on Roncesvalles Avenue in September. This will be our 16th Roncesvalles Polish Festival, one of Toronto’s Largest celebration of food, art and Polish heritage held in the city’s best neighbourhood, Roncesvalles Village! Along with entertainment like Polka, international music, and Polish folklore, Euro dance bands, the ever-popular Dance Under the … Read More
Roncesvalles Village BIA Request for Proposal: Marketing Initiative
The Roncesvalles Village BIA is seeking proposals for an upcoming marketing initiative to showcase the amazing businesses on the street and all they have to offer, as well as the history, destination attractions and points of interest of Roncesvalles Avenue. We invite prospective vendors to submit proposals that encompass multiple components or focus on a single aspect, depending on their … Read More
Request for Quote: Holiday Lighting
For the 2023 holiday season, the Roncesvalles Village Business Improvement Area is seeking quotes from experienced and reliable contractors for the purchase and installation of outdoor holiday lighting on the commercial blocks along Roncesvalles Ave. Interested vendors can access the full Request for Proposal in PDF version here: Request for Quote – Outdoor Holiday Lighting Installation. Vendors should submit any … Read More