Events help us build community.
We are excited to be holding our fundraising event - Art from the Attic - during the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria's annual Paint-In on Saturday, July 18, 2026!
The Art Gallery Paint-In is the largest summer arts festival on Vancouver Island, bringing Vancouver Island and Gulf Island artists together in celebration of art. This beloved festival draws 50,000+ visitors annually to explore and experience art along Moss Street. It is a fabulous community event.
VG4A will be set up in the driveway and yard of 76 Moss Street, a couple of blocks from Dallas Road. Please come by to support our event and view (and perhaps purchase) some of the beautiful artwork donated by our members and their contacts. We have already received some outstanding pieces.
When we hosted this event in 2023, we raised almost $4000, and hope to do even better this year.
If you have artwork to donate please review the criteria in our last newsletter and in the email that went out to everyone on June 8. We will be accepting donations on Tuesday, June 16 and 23 from 1PM to 4PM. If you cannot make either of those dates, please text Julie at 778-677-6138 or email her at Jsholder54@gmail.com to make other arrangements. If you have any questions or need further information regarding AFTA, please email Betty-Ann Thomson at ba705@telus.net or text 250-213-3150.
Hope to see you there!
AFTA Working Group
Cycle Tour - 2026
Celebrating 20 Years!!
This is the 20th year of the Victoria Grandmothers for Africa Cycle Tour which raises funds for the Stephen Lewis Foundation Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign. This year the Tour will launch on August 9th and the Grand Finale on September 13th. The funds raised provide support to the grandmothers and their families who are living with the ongoing consequences of the HIV and AIDS pandemic in sub-Saharan Africa.
A registration fee of $20 is required to participate in the VG4A Cycle Tour. Interesting and varied optional group rides have been planned for all different levels of ability. Click Here to see the Calendar of Optional Rides.
Each rider will determine for herself a personally challenging distance or goal to ride over the duration of the Cycle Tour. For the 2026 Tour; regular bikes, e-bikes, spin bikes or stationary bikes are all welcome.
We hope you enjoy cycling the beautiful routes on either the roads or many bike trails on Vancouver Island and perhaps even further afield. This Cycle Tour is a time to make new friends and be inspired by those around you.
Check out our Cycle Tour page for additional information and details.
Sign this Waiver. Scan signed and witnessed waiver and email to: vg4acycleregistrar@gmail.com or mail to: VG4A Cycle Registrar, 1221 Oscar Street, Victoria, BC, V8V 2X6. (You may have already signed the Waiver when training rides began.)
Complete this Emergency Contact Form and carry it with you while you cycle.
Please read: Registration Policy.
Please read: Cycling Safety and Bike Sense Guide
Campbell River to Victoria Ride - 2026
The Victoria Grandmothers for Africa Campbell River to Victoria Ride is a three-day event with up to 30 women cycling 275 km. We are supported by Grandmother groups along the way who provide meals, refreshments, and positive energy! Support and the participation of cyclists from all over Vancouver Island and other islands, gives this event its unique character.
This fundraiser, under the umbrella of the Stephen Lewis Foundation, provides support to grandmothers and their families who are living with the ongoing consequences of the HIV and AIDS pandemic in sub-Saharan Africa.
This is a challenging three-day ride for experienced cyclists who are capable of riding at 21-23 km per hour on the flat for an overall ride average of 17-19 km per hour.
Join the 2026 Cycle Tour for $20.
Join the Campbell River to Victoria ride with a registration fee of $495 for accommodations, meals, etc. (As only members of the Cycle Tour can participate it is important that you register and pay the $20 fee for the VG4A Cycle Tour prior to registering for the Campbell River ride). If the cost of the ride ends up being less than $495 you will be refunded the difference.
We have disallowed payment by credit card due to the high cost for a credit card transaction, therefore, please pay by e-transfer, cheque or cash.
This Campbell River Ride is a wonderful experience for all involved and we hope you will join us! More details of the ride can be found Here.
Please read: Registration Policy. Deadline for registration is July 17. Priority is given to members of VG4A and members of BC Islands Region Grandmother Groups.
Sign this Waiver. Scan signed and witnessed waiver and email to: vg4acycleregistrar@gmail.com or send to: VG4A Cycle Registrar, 1221 Oscar St. Victoria BC, V8V 2X6 (You may have already signed the waiver when training rides began or when you signed up for the Cycle Tour)
Please note, registrants must be 55 years of age or older by December 31 of the year of the tour and be a member of VG4A or a BC Islands Region Grandmother Group. Anybody registering for this ride must be already registered for the 2026 Cycle Tour.
