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.