2025 TABIA Awards

Hannah L2026, Roncesvalles Village BIA, Special Events

On December 2nd 2025, Roncesvalles Village BIA received a TABIA award for our ‘Made in Canada, Found on Roncy’ campaign. The project originated as response to the ongoing impacts of US tariff increases. The RVBIA, spearheaded by Executive Director Daniele Stoddard, launched the campaign to encourage local shopping and supporting Canadian made products.             The … Read More

TapCanadian2Win

Roncesvalles VillageHolidays, Roncesvalles Village BIA, Special Events

TapCanadian2Win is coming to Roncesvalles, starting November 3rd! After last year’s super successful ShopRoncy2Win campaign, Roncesvalles businesses will hosting TapCanadian2Win, a cross Canada initiative with weekly draws to win up to $10,000! Shoppers can enter by supporting any participating Roncesvalles business. All you have to do is submit a receipt of $15 or more to the TapCanadian2Win website, and you … Read More

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

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

2023 TABIA Awards

Roncesvalles Village2023, Our Roncesvalles, Project, Roncesvalles Village BIA, Social Justice & Anti-Racism, Special Events

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

Family Fun & Community Tree Lighting in Roncesvalles Village

Roncesvalles VillageCommunity News, Events, Our Neighbourhood, Our Roncesvalles, Roncesvalles Village BIA, Special Events

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 Proposal – Roncesvalles Polish Festival

Roncesvalles VillagePolish Festival, Roncesvalles Polish Festival, Roncesvalles Village BIA, Special Events

The Roncesvalles Village BIA is inviting proposals for Event Management for the Roncesvalles Polish Festival.   Please see the Request for Quote for full details. Submissions should be emailed to manager@roncesvallesvillage.ca SELECTION PROCESS AND TIMELINE FOR DECISION-MAKING Questions about RFP due:                                          … Read More

Roncesvalles Polish Festival – September 17 & 18

AdminOur Roncesvalles, Roncesvalles Polish Festival, Roncesvalles Village BIA, Roncy Rocks, Special Events

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

Roncesvalles Festival

MaxEvents, Roncesvalles Festival, Roncesvalles Village BIA, Roncy Rocks, Special Events

Hello, Cześć, Boozhoo, Tansi, and Bonjour! It’s been a long 2 years since we were able to be together to celebrate Roncesvalles Village, and the unique heritage of this neighbourhood, at our weekend festival. We are recognizing the changes in our community, with the newly rebranded “Roncesvalles Festival”. Coming this September 17 & 18, and building on the long history … Read More

Patios & CafeTO on Roncesvalles

Roncesvalles VillageRoncesvalles Village BIA, Special Events

Originally posted June 11 Patios & CafeTO on Roncesvalles The long wait is over Roncy! Many Patios and CafeTO spaces are now open on Roncesvalles!  Some are open as early as 2pm today (Friday, June 11), others are needing a little time to get ready for you.  Check the PATIOS highlight on our Instagram profile to keep up-to-date on what … Read More