The RVBIA is very happy to share that the City of Toronto, via Urban Forestry will be replanting 16 trees along Roncesvalles Avenue in the month of June. 13 of these locations are guard/grates and 3 are in RVBIA garden beds. All locations for the replanting of trees have been selected and flagged by Urban Forestry and the RVBIA has … 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
2023 TABIA Awards
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 Truth and Reconciliation Day, 2023. The initiative: Working with the Roncesvalles United Church and the Friends of Dundas Roncesvalles Peace Garden, as well as community … 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
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
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
Roncesvalles Polish Festival – September 17 & 18
The day has arrived! The Roncesvalles Village BIA proudly presents the 2022 Roncesvalles Polish Festival taking place this coming weekend, September 17th & 18th, in Roncesvalles Village, located in Toronto’s West End. It’s been a long 2 years since we were able to be together to celebrate Roncesvalles Village, and the unique heritage and history of our neighbourhood. Whether it’s … 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
Commemorative Bench – Solarski Pharmacy
The Roncesvalles Village BIA was honoured to support the Solarski family in their efforts to establish a commemorative bench in memory of Joseph Solarski (1925-2020). Long time Roncesvalles residents will remember the Solarski Pharmacy, located at 149 Roncesvalles Ave, serving the Polish Community and Roncesvalles Village for 65 years. Please join us in thanking the Solarski family for funding this … 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