Friday October 2 - Esquimalt Lagoon, Coburg Peninsula

İyi günler Alfrescoes. This Friday October 2 2026, we will be painting at the Esquimalt Lagoon, along the Coburg Peninsula (map  here ). For our Show'n'Tell, we will meet at Noon at the bridge, near the north end of the peninsula. Public washrooms are available at the south end of the peninsula.

If you wish, you can take a picture of your own work and send the image file as follows:

• send JPGs only on Friday afternoons between noon to 4:00 pm
• email to thealfrescoes@gmail.com
• between 10 and 20 such images can be published weekly.

Friday September 25 - Government House

Monire Mose Alfrescoes. Our next paint-out (Friday September 25 2026) will be at Government House (1401 Rockland Street). There is limited parking at the House but if you drive up and go past the house, take the left driveway. There is plenty of parking at the bottom.

Click  here  for a map. We can meet at noon in the glass gazebo for our Show'n'Tell, located in the front gardens (circled in red in the image below).

If you wish, you can take a picture of your own work and send the image file as follows:

• send JPGs only on Friday afternoons between noon to 4:00 pm
• email to thealfrescoes@gmail.com
• between 10 and 20 such images can be published weekly.

Friday September 18 - Michell's Farm

Chamngee Alfrescoes. We are painting at Michell's Farm Market this week, Friday September 18 2026. Avoid using the front parking lot of Michell's Farm Market Store as this could inconvenience their customers. There is also parking along the road. Please don't park in any of the farm fields as it could cause damage. A map of the location can be found  here . We will meet behind the market at Noon for our Show'n'Tell.

If you wish, you can take a picture of your own work and send the image file as follows:

• send JPGs only on Friday afternoons between noon to 4:00 pm
• email to thealfrescoes@gmail.com
• between 10 and 20 such images can be published weekly.

Friday September 4 - Malahat Chalet

Riziyä! Alfrescoes. This Friday, September 11, 2026, we will be painting at a new location, the Malahat Chalet. This location is a bit out of the way. We have spoken with the owner of the restaurant and we are allowed to paint from the outdoor deck as well as from the walkway in front of the parking lot. A map to the location can be found  here . The Show'n'Tell will be at 12:00 Noon.

When leaving this site, you need to head north, heading further up the Malahat, and turn left at Shawnigan Lake Road. A little ways up Shawnigan Lake Road there is a turnaround you can use to get you heading back to Victoria.

If you wish, you can take a picture of your own work and send the image file as follows:

• send JPGs only on Friday afternoons between noon to 4:00 pm
• email to thealfrescoes@gmail.com
• between 10 and 20 such images can be published weekly.

Friday September 4 - Royal Roads - Blue Heron House

Dumela Alfrescoes. This Friday, September 4, 2026, we will be painting near the Blue Heron House (boathouse) at the lower parking area, along the shore of Esquimalt Lagoon at Royal Roads. A map to the location can be found  here . For the Show'n'Tell at 12:00 Noon, we will meet near the boathouse parking lot. Please note that parking at Royal Roads is currently $2.25/hour.

If you wish, you can take a picture of your own work and send the image file as follows:

• send JPGs only on Friday afternoons between noon to 4:00 pm
• email to thealfrescoes@gmail.com
• between 10 and 20 such images can be published weekly.

Friday August 28 - Banfield Park

K'uxi Alfrescoes! On Friday August 28 2026, we will be painting in Banfield Park, located in Vic West. A map to the location can be found by clicking  here . We'll meet near the main parking lot (near the Vic West Community Centre) at Noon for our Show'n'Tell.

If you wish, you can take a picture of your own work and send the image file as follows:

• send JPGs only on Friday afternoons between noon to 4:00 pm
• email to thealfrescoes@gmail.com
• between 10 and 20 such images can be published weekly.

Friday August 21 - Ross Bay

Xewani Alfrescoes! This Friday August 21 2026, we will be painting at Ross Bay (directions  here ). The Ross Bay Cemetery is here with some lovely monuments, paths, trees, etc. We also have access to the shoreline across Dallas Road. We'll meet for our Show'n'Tell at Noon near the Cemetery washroom area at the corner of Dallas Road and Memorial Crescent.

If you wish, you can take a picture of your own work and send the image file as follows:

• send JPGs only on Friday afternoons between noon to 4:00 pm
• email to thealfrescoes@gmail.com
• between 10 and 20 such images can be published weekly.

Friday August 14 - Oak Bay Marina

Nechoochon Alfrescoes. This Friday August 14 2026, we will be heading to the Oak Bay Marina (map  here ). We will meet at noon in Queens Park for our Show'n'Tell.

If you wish, you can take a picture of your own work and send the image file as follows:

• send JPGs only on Friday afternoons between noon to 4:00 pm
• email to thealfrescoes@gmail.com
• between 10 and 20 such images can be published weekly.

Friday August 7 - Beaver Lake Ponds

Mālō ʻetau lava Alfrescoes. This Friday August 7 2026, we will be painting at the Beaver Lake Ponds. We will meet by the ponds at Noon for our Show'n'Tell. Click  here  for the location.

If you wish, you can take a picture of your own work and send the image file as follows:

• send JPGs only on Friday afternoons between noon to 4:00 pm
• email to thealfrescoes@gmail.com
• between 10 and 20 such images can be published weekly.

Friday July 31 - Esquimalt Lagoon, Coburg Peninsula

Kopuwarongo Alfrescoes. This Friday July 31 2026, we will be painting at the Esquimalt Lagoon, along the Coburg Peninsula (map  here ). For our Show'n'Tell, we will meet at Noon at the bridge, near the north end of the peninsula. Public washrooms are available at the south end of the peninsula.

If you wish, you can take a picture of your own work and send the image file as follows:

• send JPGs only on Friday afternoons between noon to 4:00 pm
• email to thealfrescoes@gmail.com
• between 10 and 20 such images can be published weekly.

Friday July 24 - Cattle Point

Fakatālofa atu kia te koulua Alfrescoes. This Friday July 24 2026, we are painting at Cattle Point, off Beach Drive (click  here  for map). We will meet at Noon in the main parking lot for our Show'n'Tell.

If you wish, you can take a picture of your own work and send the image file as follows:

• send JPGs only on Friday afternoons between noon to 4:00 pm
• email to thealfrescoes@gmail.com
• between 10 and 20 such images can be published weekly.

Friday July 17 - Belfry Theatre

Tashi Delek Alfrescoes! This Friday July 17 2026, since we were rained out 2 weeks ago, we are returning to the Belfry Theatre (location  here ). We'll meet at the gazebo in front of the Belfry at Noon for our Show'n'Tell.

There is Free Parking around the Belfry during the day. Please use the street parking indicated on the map below (marked in red). NOTE: I do not know how accurate/current the parking map is, so be careful parking. Do not park in the Victoria High School parking lot (shown in black below), as that parking lot is reserved, and your car will be towed.

If you wish, you can take a picture of your own work and send the image file as follows:

• send JPGs only on Friday afternoons between noon to 4:00 pm
• email to thealfrescoes@gmail.com
• between 10 and 20 such images can be published weekly.

Friday July 10 - Saanichton Bay Park

Sà-wàt-dee Alfrescoes. This Friday, July 10 2026, we will be painting at Saanichton Bay Park (map  here ). Parking is available on a side street, just off Mt. Newton Cross Road (see below, labelled "park access road"). We will meet at the parking area at Noon for our Show'n'Tell.

If you wish, you can take a picture of your own work and send the image file as follows:

• send JPGs only on Friday afternoons between noon to 4:00 pm
• email to thealfrescoes@gmail.com
• between 10 and 20 such images can be published weekly.

Friday July 3 - Weir's Beach

Sà-wàt-dee Alfrescoes. This Friday July 3 2026, we will be painting at Weir's Beach in Metchosin. Parking can be found at the end of Sandgate Road. A map to the location can be found  here . We will have our Show'n'Tell at Noon where Sandgate Road meets the beach.

If you wish, you can take a picture of your own work and send the image file as follows:

• send JPGs only on Friday afternoons between noon to 4:00 pm
• email to thealfrescoes@gmail.com
• between 10 and 20 such images can be published weekly.

Friday June 26 - Belfry Theatre

Kjobe Alfrescoes! This Friday June 26 2026, we are heading to the Belfry Theatre (location  here ). We'll meet at the gazebo in front of the Belfry at Noon for our Show'n'Tell.

There is Free Parking around the Belfry during the day. Please use the street parking indicated on the map below (marked in red). NOTE: I do not know how accurate/current the parking map is, so be careful parking. Do not park in the Victoria High School parking lot (shown in black below), as that parking lot is reserved, and your car will be towed.

If you wish, you can take a picture of your own work and send the image file as follows:

• send JPGs only on Friday afternoons between noon to 4:00 pm
• email to thealfrescoes@gmail.com
• between 10 and 20 such images can be published weekly.

Friday June 19 - Chinese Cemetery

Tahult Alfrescoes! On Friday June 19 2026, we will be painting at the Chinese Cemetery, located in the District of Oak Bay. A map to the location can be found by clicking here . Street parking is available on both Penzance Rd and Crescent Rd. We'll meet near the entrance to the cemetery at Noon for our Show'n'Tell.

If you wish, you can take a picture of your own work and send the image file as follows:

• send JPGs only on Friday afternoons between noon to 4:00 pm
• email to thealfrescoes@gmail.com
• between 10 and 20 such images can be published weekly.

Friday June 12 - Saxe Point Park

Assalomu Alejkym Alfrescoes! This Friday June 12, 2026, we are returning to Saxe Point Park in Esquimalt. Directions to Saxe Point can be found  here . We'll meet near the parking lot at Noon for our Show'n'Tell.

If you wish, you can take a picture of your own work and send the image file as follows:

• send JPGs only on Friday afternoons between noon to 4:00 pm
• email to thealfrescoes@gmail.com
• between 10 and 20 such images can be published weekly.

Friday June 5 - Island View Beach Park

'Ia ora na Alfrescoes. This Friday June 5 2026, we are painting at Island View Beach Park. Unfortunately, rain is in the forecast again but there is a gazebo on site for those willing to brave the weather. Directions to the location can be found  here . We'll meet for our Show'n'Tell at Noon near the gazebo.

If you wish, you can take a picture of your own work and send the image file as follows:

• send JPGs only on Friday afternoons between noon to 4:00 pm
• email to thealfrescoes@gmail.com
• between 10 and 20 such images can be published weekly.

Friday May 29 - Saxe Point Park

Kumusta? This Friday May 29, 2026, we are painting at Saxe Point Park in Esquimalt. Directions to Saxe Point can be found  here . We'll meet near the parking lot at Noon for our Show'n'Tell. The forecast calls for rain but you can still get a nice view from your vehicle.

If you wish, you can take a picture of your own work and send the image file as follows:

• send JPGs only on Friday afternoons between noon to 4:00 pm
• email to thealfrescoes@gmail.com
• between 10 and 20 such images can be published weekly.

Friday May 22 - Tower Point Metchosin

Grüezi Alfrescoes. This Friday May 22 2026, we'll be heading to Tower Point in Metchosin (location map  here ). We will meet at the parking area at Noon for our Show'n'Tell.

If you wish, you can take a picture of your own work and send the image file as follows:

• send JPGs only on Friday afternoons between noon to 4:00 pm
• email to thealfrescoes@gmail.com
• between 10 and 20 such images can be published weekly.

Friday May 15 - Elk Lake Hamsterly Beach

Tja Alfrescoes! On Friday May 15 2026, we will be painting at Hamsterly Beach on Elk Lake. Hamsterly Beach is located on the northeast corner of the lake. Parking is along Hamsterly Road. A map to the location can be found by clicking  here . We'll meet along the beach parking area, across from the Capital Cat Clinic at Noon for our Show'n'Tell.

If you wish, you can take a picture of your own work and send the image file as follows:

• send JPGs only on Friday afternoons between noon to 4:00 pm
• email to thealfrescoes@gmail.com
• between 10 and 20 such images can be published weekly.

Friday May 8 - Finnerty Gardens

Sanibonani Alfrescoes! Finnerty Gardens (University of Victoria) is our destination for Friday May 8, 2026 (map  here ). UofVic parking Lot 6 is the closest to the gardens and is $1.50/hour. This website provides more information about Lot 6 and Finnerty Gardens. We will have our Show'n'Tell at Noon near the entrance to the gardens.

If you wish, you can take a picture of your own work and send the image file as follows:

• send JPGs only on Friday afternoons between noon to 4:00 pm
• email to thealfrescoes@gmail.com
• between 10 and 20 such images can be published weekly.

Friday May 1 - Playfair Park

Hamjambo Alfrescoes! On Friday May 1 2026, we will be painting at Playfair Park. A map to the location can be found by clicking  here . We'll meet near the main parking lot (off Rock Street) at Noon for our Show'n'Tell.

If you wish, you can take a picture of your own work and send the image file as follows:

• send JPGs only on Friday afternoons between noon to 4:00 pm
• email to thealfrescoes@gmail.com
• between 10 and 20 such images can be published weekly.

Friday April 24 - St Mary the Virgin Anglican Church Metchosin

Sampurasun Alfrescoes! This Friday April 24 2026, we will be returning to the grounds of the historic St Mary the Virgin Anglican Church, in Metchosin. Directions to the location can be found  here . We'll meet at Noon for our Show'n'Tell on the church grounds.

If you wish, you can take a picture of your own work and send the image file as follows:

• send JPGs only on Friday afternoons between noon to 4:00 pm
• email to thealfrescoes@gmail.com
• between 10 and 20 such images can be published weekly.

Friday April 17 - Weir's Beach

Hoj Alfrescoes. This Friday April 17 2026, we will be painting at Weir's Beach in Metchosin. Parking can be found at the end of Sandgate Road. A map to the location can be found  here . We will have our Show'n'Tell at Noon where Sandgate Road meets the beach.

If you wish, you can take a picture of your own work and send the image file as follows:

• send JPGs only on Friday afternoons between noon to 4:00 pm
• email to thealfrescoes@gmail.com
• between 10 and 20 such images can be published weekly.

Friday April 10 - Chinatown

Buerie biejjie Alfrescoes. This Friday April 10 2026, we are painting in the area around Chinatown. A map can be found  here . We will have our Show'n'Tell at Noon by Opus.

If you wish, you can take a picture of your own work and send the image file as follows:

• send JPGs only on Friday afternoons between noon to 4:00 pm
• email to thealfrescoes@gmail.com
• between 10 and 20 such images can be published weekly.

Friday April 3 - Viaduct Flats - Daffodil Fields

Buź strowjona Alfrescoes. This Friday April 3 2026, we are heading to Viaduct Flats, near the Daffodil Fields (see image below) (the daffodils should be out properly now). Near the entrance to the Viaduct parking lot, there is a path to the right that will lead you to the daffodil fields ( here  is a map of the location). We will meet at Noon near the parking lot for our Show'N'Tell.

If you wish, you can take a picture of your own work and send the image file as follows:

• send JPGs only on Friday afternoons between noon to 4:00 pm
• email to thealfrescoes@gmail.com
• between 10 and 20 such images can be published weekly.

Friday March 27 - St Mary the Virgin Anglican Church Metchosin

Iska warran Alfrescoes! Since the weather did not cooperate last Friday, this Friday March 27 2026, we will be returning to the grounds of the historic St Mary the Virgin Anglican Church, in Metchosin. Directions to the location can be found  here . We'll meet at Noon for our Show'n'Tell on the church grounds.

If you wish, you can take a picture of your own work and send the image file as follows:

• send JPGs only on Friday afternoons between noon to 4:00 pm
• email to thealfrescoes@gmail.com
• between 10 and 20 such images can be published weekly.

Friday March 20 - St Mary the Virgin Anglican Church Metchosin

Pozdravljeni Alfrescoes! This Friday March 20 2026, we will be painting on the grounds of the historic St Mary the Virgin Anglican Church, in Metchosin. Directions to the location can be found  here . We'll meet at Noon for our Show'n'Tell on the church grounds.

If you wish, you can take a picture of your own work and send the image file as follows:

• send JPGs only on Friday afternoons between noon to 4:00 pm
• email to thealfrescoes@gmail.com
• between 10 and 20 such images can be published weekly.

Friday March 13 - Viaduct Flats

Ahojte Alfrescoes. This Friday March 13 2026, we will be painting at Viaduct Flats. Parking can be found at the Viaduct Flats parking lot, near the intersection of Viaduct Avenue and Interurban Road ( here  is a map of the location).

If you wish, you can take a picture of your own work and send the image file as follows:

• send JPGs only on Friday afternoons between noon to 4:00 pm
• email to thealfrescoes@gmail.com
• between 10 and 20 such images can be published weekly.

Friday March 6 - Beacon Hill Park

Keereho Alfrescoes! This Friday March 6 2026, we are returning to Beacon Hill Park (directions  here ). A full map of the park can be viewed here. Washrooms can be found along Bridge Way. We will meet (for our Show'n'Tell) at Noon in the parking lot at the corner of Beacon Hill Loop and Circle Drive (red circle in image below).

If you wish, you can take a picture of your own work and send the image file as follows:

• send JPGs only on Friday afternoons between noon to 4:00 pm
• email to thealfrescoes@gmail.com
• between 10 and 20 such images can be published weekly.

Friday February 27 - Albert Head Lagoon

Sabbinidica Alfrescoes. This Friday, February 23 2026, we will be painting at Albert Head Lagoon Regional Park. Directions to this location can be found by clicking  here . Parking is at the end of Delgada Road. We will meet near the parking lot at Noon for our Show'n'Tell.

If you wish, you can take a picture of your own work and send the image file as follows:

• send JPGs only on Friday afternoons between noon to 4:00 pm
• email to thealfrescoes@gmail.com
• between 10 and 20 such images can be published weekly.

Friday February 20 - Cadboro - Gyro Park

Mhoroi Alfrescoes. On Friday February 20 2026, we will be painting at Cadboro Bay Beach. Directions to this location can be found  here . Parking is at the end of Sinclair Road (Gyro Park). We will meet at Noon for our Show'n'Tell at the end of the parking lot, closest to the beach.

If you wish, you can take a picture of your own work and send the image file as follows:

• send JPGs only on Friday afternoons between noon to 4:00 pm
• email to thealfrescoes@gmail.com
• between 10 and 20 such images can be published weekly.

Friday February 13 - Craigdarroch Castle

Hiteto AlFrescoes!. This Friday February 13 2026, we are painting around Craigdarroch Castle. A map showing directions to the Castle can be found by clicking  here .

There is some parking on site, however, please do not overfill the lot. Leave 10 spots for regular Castle visitors. There is street parking as well. Unfortunately, there are no public washrooms available to us in the Castle, but there is a Shell gas station at Fort and Yates, at the end of Joan Crescent.

We will meet at the Southwest corner of the parking lot at Noon (see image below) for our Show'n'Tell.

If you wish, you can take a picture of your own work and send the image file as follows:

• send JPGs only on Friday afternoons between noon to 4:00 pm
• email to thealfrescoes@gmail.com
• between 10 and 20 such images can be published weekly.

Friday February 6 - Mount Tolmie

Dumelang Alfrescoes! This Friday February 6, 2026, we are painting at Mount Tolmie Park. Directions can be found  here . We will meet at 12:00 for our Show'n'Tell near the picnic tables (area highlighted in image below).

If you wish, you can take a picture of your own work and send the image file as follows:

• send JPGs only on Friday afternoons between noon to 4:00 pm
• email to thealfrescoes@gmail.com
• between 10 and 20 such images can be published weekly.

Friday January 30 - Swan Lake

Haminat Alfrescoes. This Friday January 30 2026, we are heading to the Swan Lake Christmas Hill Nature Sanctuary. Directions to the parking lot can be found  here . We'll meet in the parking lot at Noon for our Show'n'Tell.

If you wish, you can take a picture of your own work and send the image file as follows:

• send JPGs only on Friday afternoons between noon to 4:00 pm
• email to thealfrescoes@gmail.com
• between 10 and 20 such images can be published weekly.

Friday January 23 - Pedder Bay Marina

Ciamar a tha sibh Alfrescoes. On Friday January 23 2026, we will be painting at Pedder Bay Marina in Metchosin. A map to the location can be found by clicking  here . We'll meet in front of the Marina building (towards the water) at Noon for our Show'n'Tell.

If you wish, you can take a picture of your own work and send the image file as follows:

• send JPGs only on Friday afternoons between noon to 4:00 pm
• email to thealfrescoes@gmail.com
• between 10 and 20 such images can be published weekly.

Friday January 16 - Ogden Point

Sauk Alfrescoes! This Friday, January 16 2026, we will be painting at Ogden Point (map  here ). There are facilities, parking, and a place to buy coffee. We'll meet at Noon outside the Breakwater Cafe for our Show'n'Tell.

If you wish, you can take a picture of your own work and send the image file as follows:

• send JPGs only on Friday afternoons between noon to 4:00 pm
• email to thealfrescoes@gmail.com
• between 10 and 20 such images can be published weekly.

Friday January 9 - Patricia Bay Park

Saludi Alfrescoes. This Friday January 9 2026, we are heading to Patricia Bay Park, in North Saanich. Directions to the location can be found  here . We will meet at Noon for our Show'n'Tell near the parking lot.

If you wish, you can take a picture of your own work and send the image file as follows:

• send JPGs only on Friday afternoons between noon to 4:00 pm
• email to thealfrescoes@gmail.com
• between 10 and 20 such images can be published weekly.