Happy Hallowe’en from everyone in Roncesvalles Village. Here’s wishing you all a safe and happy evening. From 2011, here’s our contribution to that year’s Sorauren Park Pumpkin Parade, a great local tradition, now entering its tenth year! This pumpkin was carved by local artist Chris Szynkowski.
Gol! Where to Catch World Cup Action on Roncesvalles
Roncesvalles Village has always had a good crop of sports bars, but during the World Cup a few more options become available as our neighbourhood goes mad for footie! A great option, and well known for soccer fanatics, is the Dizzy at 305 Roncesvalles. They are renowned for their early morning broadcasts of European football matches and their superior food, … Read More
Welcome to our New Website!
Due to recent changes with our server, the old Roncesvalles Village website is now defunct. Welcome to our new website! Over the coming days and weeks you will see some impressive developments here. For now, please explore and feel free to provide comments and suggestions.
Thank You Tony, and Welcome John!
At the 2013 Annual General Meeting of the Roncesvalles Village BIA, Tony Cauch announced his retirement from the position of Chair of the BIA. Serving as the Chair of the BIA for some fourteen years, Tony lead the BIA through some of the most significant events of its history, including the founding of the Roncesvalles Polish Festival in 2005 and Roncy … Read More
Santa and Święty Mikołaj Arrive In Style
On Saturday December 4, Santa Claus and Święty Mikołaj were greeted by a large and enthusiastic crowd of children as they arrived on a fire truck from Lansdowne Fire Station. After arriving at the Polish Credit Union, the Santas were greeted by a children’s choir from the nearby Polish School at St. Casimir’s Church. The Roncesvalles Village BIA put on … Read More
Roncesvalles Village BIA Board Honoured at City Hall
On November 16 there was a brief ceremony at City Hall to thank the hard-working volunteers of City of Toronto agencies, boards and commissions. Many hundreds of people volunteer their free time to serve on various boards, including those that govern the 72 BIAs in Toronto. Outgoing mayor David Miller thanked the assembled people for their freely given time and … Read More
Ekran Polish Film Festival At the Revue Cinema
The Revue Cinema (recently voted the best repertory cinema in Toronto for the third year running by NOW Magazine!) will be home to some of the best of modern Polish Cinema from November 19 to 21 with the Ekran Film Festival. The entire program is presented in Polish with English subtitles. Advance tickets can be purchased at any Polimex location … Read More
Happy Thanksgiving
The board and members of the Roncesvalles Village BIA wish you all a happy Thanksgiving. Have a great time with friends and family this weekend!
Construction Update October 6
Here is the latest construction update for Roncesvalles Avenue. Please remember that dates and schedules are subject to change. Howard Park Intersection The Howard Park Avenue intersection opened up on schedule this morning at 5:00 a.m. Buses now run all the way up Roncesvalles with no diversions. TTC is continuing to restring overhead wires for streetcars along Howard Park and … Read More
Roncesvalles Wins CBC Song Quest!
We’re delighted to announce that Roncesvalles surged ahead of all competitors in the Ontario section of CBC’s Song Quest to win. Thanks to everyone who voted, and thanks especially to Roncy businesses who got the word out! As Rachel at Hawk Eyes said: “Roncy needs the love.” We’re looking forward to hearing what Jully Black will create about our great … Read More