The Roncesvalles community is a unique community with a rich history in the arts and music, an unparalleled history of taking care of others, witness the variety of local organizations committed to making their community and the city a better place to live, and also very fortunate to be steps from Lake Ontario, the Humber river and High Park.
SOCIETY AT LARGESociety at Large
The Roncesvalles-Macdonell Residents’ Association (RMRA)
The Roncesvalles-Macdonell Residents’ Association (RMRA) is made up of local residents committed to making our neighbourhood a better community in which to live, work, and play. Established in 1973 and active ever since, the RMRA is non-political, non-partisan, and exists to promote the welfare of the community.
Sorauren Park Farmers’ Market
Not a Member Yet? Join the West End Food Co-op! Join Now. Check out the ways in which WEFC has been funded, in order to get to where we are today. Community Bonds were sold prior to the opening of the store, for people wanting to invest in bringing local, healthy, fresh food to the neighbourhood.
Parkdale Project Read
A non-profit, community literacy program that operates an adult learning centre in the Parkdale community…we help people realize their learning goals by providing free literacy services in a supportive community. We work with English-speaking adults who want to learn to read, write, or use basic math or computer skills.
Parkdale Community Legal Service
Parkdale Community Legal Services (PCLS) is a community-based legal clinic for low-income residents of the Parkdale and Swansea neighbourhoods in west Toronto. PCLS provides direct legal services, and engages in community development, public legal education, and law reform …
Parkdale Intercultural Association
Parkdale Intercultural Association is a multicultural, multi-service community-based agency that supports the full settlement of immigrants and refugees into Canadian society, and the development of a healthy, diverse community in Parkdale.
The Advocacy Centre for Tenants Ontario (ACTO)
The Advocacy Centre for Tenants Ontario (ACTO) is a specialty community legal clinic with a provincial mandate to advance and protect the interests of low-income tenants. We specialize in housing issues related to tenants in Ontario.
Gay West Toronto
Gay West Arts and Culture Centre is the hub of community life in Gay Toronto’s über-cool Queer West Village. Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transsexual, transgender, two-spirit and queer (LGBTTQ) communities and our allies and friends have always found a welcoming place at QueerWest.org
Parkdale Activity-Recreation Centre
PARC works with members on issues of poverty and mental health. The simple act of walking through our doors is what makes a person a PARC member. We’ve been at the heart of Parkdale for over thirty years.
Parkdale Community Foodbank
The Parkdale Community Food Bank is a grass roots organization, founded by volunteers in November 2007, after the threatened closure of the 25 years old Saint Phillip’s Pantry. At that time, Parkdale’s food bank was at risk of disappearing. For the last ten years we’ve made it our mission to provide food for those in need, …
Sistering
Sistering is a multi-service agency for at-risk, socially isolated women in Toronto who are homeless or precariously housed.
Parkdale Golden Age Foundation
Parkdale Golden Age Foundation (PGAF) is a non-profit charitable organization that was established in 1974 with the aim of improving the quality of life for seniors and the disabled through various programs. Goals. Our goal is to help seniors and people with special needs manage living alone a little …
West Neighbourhood House
(formerly St. Christopher’s House)
West Neighbourhood House is a multi-service neighbourhood centre serving west downtown Toronto, Ontario, Canada since 1912. The non-profit charitable organization provides a wide range of programs to all age groups in downtown west Toronto.
Canadian Civil Liberties Association
CCLA fights for the civil liberties, human rights, and democratic freedoms of all people across Canada. Founded in 1964, we are an independent, national, nongovernmental organization, working in the courts, before legislative committees, in the classrooms, and in the streets, protecting the rights and freedoms cherished by Canadians and entrenched in our Constitution.
Art – Music – Activity
The Little Paper
The little paper is Toronto’s best guide for young families. Published since 2003, the little paper is a family-owned, parent-staffed independent magazine with comprehensive listings for family events, activities, programs, classes and resources in Toronto.
Friends of Sorauren Park
A non-profit, volunteer-run, community-based organization dedicated to supporting the park and developing the City-owned property along the southern edge of the park (Wabash Avenue) into new recreational and community facilities. The new Sorauren Park Fieldhouse is just the first phase of bringing the old industrial site back to life for community use.
High Park
The High Park Citizens’ Advisory CommitteeThe High Park Citizens’ Advisory Committee is a volunteer group that provides public input on park policies, goals and objectives, and promotes public awareness and responsible stewardship of the Park.
A non-profit, volunteer-run, community-based organization dedicated to supporting the park and developing the City-owned property along the southern edge of the park (Wabash Avenue) into new recreational and community facilities. The new Sorauren Park Fieldhouse is just the first phase of bringing the old industrial site back to life for community use.
Classical Music Conservatory
We do a personalized Teacher-Student Matching Service for our students. The right teacher for you is KEY to long-term success for one’s musical journey! Here at CMC, you will be among friends and families where you will learn.
Music Together
For hundreds of thousands of families worldwide, Music Together is children and their grownups joyfully sharing songs, rhymes, movement, and instrument play, both in music class and in their daily lives. A pioneer in early childhood music and movement education, Music Together offers classes for children from birth through kindergarten, in which parents and caregivers actively participate.
Canada Music Academy
At our studios or at your home, our outstanding, professional faculty can guide you through Royal Conservatory of Music exams, help you brush up on musical skills, or introduce you to a new musical instrument for the very first time. With creativity and innovation we feel privileged to have inspired thousands of students of all ages across Canada with their musical aspirations
Cycling Map
Parkdale Road Runners
We meet EVERY Tuesday and Saturday at the Gladstone Hotel. We run RAIN OR SHINE, 52 weeks a year. Bring a friend or come solo and make some new ones! No need to sign up or register, JUST SHOW UP! Our Tuesday run takes place at 7:45 PM, and is open to all runners. We offer two distances each week.
Fishing Info
Who says the best fishing has to be miles from anywhere? Welcome to the Greater Toronto Area, where awesome fishing action couldn?t be closer to home.
City of Toronto Discovery Walks
A series of free self-guided walks that link the city ravines, parks, gardens, beaches and neighbourhoods. Informative signage will help you experience an area's heritage and environment.
Ontario Trails (Humber River)
This Discovery Walk (part of the Toronto walks series of trails) leads you on a loop through the West Humber River valley on a mixture of paved, hard-packed and grass trails. You can start at the Humber Arboretum (adjacent to Humber College) or at the Humberwood Centre. This delightful walk takes you through ...
Greenest City
... in 1996, rooted in Parkdale neighbourhood, is dedicated to growing good food, sharing good food and connecting people with the environment and community. We do this through building and creating projects that promote health, support community action, and enhance social and environmental justice in Toronto.
West Toronto Skating Club
West Toronto Skating Club offers CanSkate (Introductory, Junior and Adult) and PowerSkate programs as well as sessions for Pre-StarSkate and STARSkate figure skaters (competitive and test streams)
High Park Curling Club
Looking for Ice Rentals? High Park Club has ice available for rentals! Curling is a great activity for corporate team-building, family get-togethers and parties! Paired with expert on-ice instruction, delicious refreshments from our bar and food from our in-house caterer, High Park Club offers the best in hospitality and service!
Friends of the West Toronto Railpath
Friends of the West Toronto Railpath is a community-based working group with the goal of assisting the City of Toronto design, finance and build a 6.5 kilometre linear park from Toronto's Junction Neighbourhood into the heart of the city. Phase One of the project was officially opened in October 2009.
Lost River Walks
The objective of Lost River Walks is to encourage understanding of the city as a part of nature rather than apart from it, and to appreciate and cherish our heritage. Lost River Walks aims to create an appreciation of the city?s intimate connection to its water systems by tracing the courses of forgotten streams, by learning about our natural and built heritage and by sharing this information with others.
Tourism Toronto
There are so many things to do in Toronto. With exciting attractions, fun festivals and major productions, Toronto offers a daily adventure.
Environment
Water Quality
Connecting your downspout can prevent basement flooding and help reduce sewage pollution in Lake Ontario.
You can make a difference ! Help the city improve water quality.
Recycling
Bad things happen when the wrong items and recycling get together. ... Contaminated recycling is currently costing the City millions annually and last year more than 52,000 tonnes of non-recyclable material was incorrectly put in the Blue Bin. ... Items Accepted in the Blue Bin.
Not Far From the Tree
Not Far From The Tree puts Toronto fruit to good use by picking and sharing the bounty. When a homeowner can't keep up with the harvest from their fruit tree, they let us know so that we can mobilize our volunteers to pick and share the abundance: 1/3 goes to the homeowner, 1/3 goes to the volunteer pickers, and 1/ 3 gets ...
Toronto Conservation Authority
Ensuring The Living City is built upon a natural foundation of healthy rivers and shorelines, greenspace and biodiversity, and sustainable communities.
Lake Ontario Waterkeeper
Lake Ontario Waterkeeper is a Canadian water charity working to protect Lake Ontario and the Great Lakes. Through our network of supporters and our National Water Centre, we are working to strengthen Canada's connection to its waterways, nationwide.
Leaf
LEAF is a non-profit organization dedicated to the protection and enhancement of the urban forest. We offer programs that will help you plant, care and give. Plant. It takes private and public partnerships to grow our urban forest. Have a tree planted in your front or backyard, around your apartment building or at your place of work.
Community News
The Little Paper
(children and family what's on event calender )
The little paper is Toronto's best guide for young families. Published since 2003, the little paper is a family-owned, parent-staffed independent magazine with comprehensive listings for family events, activities, programs, classes and resources in Toronto.
Blog TO
Find the best Toronto restaurants, bars and other places. Get the latest local news. Discover events you want to attend. Access hundreds of Best of Toronto lists. This app brings everything you love about blogTO to a convenient app format for iPhone and iPad users.
Roncesvalles Village BIA
The board of management for the Roncesvalles Village BIA is composed of business owners, commercial property owners, or assigned representatives of BIA member entities. The Roncesvalles Village BIA was one of the earlier ones established in Toronto. It was formed by the merger of the High Park BIA and the ...
Parkdale BIA
The Parkdale Village Business Improvement Area (BIA) represents over 240 businesses and restaurants in Parkdale Village along Queen Street West from Dufferin Street to Roncesvalles Avenue, providing diverse retail shopping opportunities and excellent entertainment venues. Our dining establishments reflect the...
Toronto.com
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