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Posted on: Friday, July 19, 2024
Highway 17 Closures
Keating Cross Road Overpass Project
Victoria to Swartz Bay
July 29 and August 7, 2024
Patricia Bay Highway (Hwy 17) between Victoria and Swartz Bay on Vancouver Island will be temporarily closed from Tanner Road to Island View Road due to the Keating Cross Road Overpass Project during the noted times on the following dates:
Scheduled Highway Closures
Monday, |
Wednesday, |
8:00 pm – 6:00 am |
10:00 pm – 6:00 am |
Customers looking to travel to or from Swartz Bay terminal during closure times will be impacted and should plan their travel accordingly. A detour will be in effect via Central Saanich Road. Customers should be prepared for a 15-20 minute delay as a result.
Those using transit to Swartz Bay are strongly advised to take earlier bus departures because of the detour. Additional information is available online at: https://alerts.bctransit.com/RouteAlertsDetail/45/70/724.
For more information, please check the Keating Cross Overpass Project website here: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/transportation-projects/other-transportation-projects/highway-17-keating-cross-overpass.
For up-to-date sailing and departure information, check Current Conditions, follow @BCFerries on X, or phone 1-888-223-3779 for further assistance.
OVERVIEW
Visit the vibrant city of Vancouver. The urban metropolis of restaurants, pubs, museums, galleries and shopping is surrounded by the Coast Mountains and the Pacific Ocean, with plenty of activities to keep you busy. Plus, discover why the craft brewing scene is gaining widespread interest on a tour of the Vancouver Ale Trail.
Top things to do
Explore Stanley Park
Relax around Stanley Park and take in the beauty, take a jog, gaze at the totem poles, or visit the aquarium.
Discover museums
Visit your choice of over 50 museums, from Science World, to the BC Hall of Fame, to the Museum of Anthropology and the Vancouver Maritime Museum, there’s something for everyone.
Experience Gastown
Visit the whistling Steam Clock at Gastown, where you can find a mix of indie art galleries and decor stores in Victorian buildings.
Savour delicious food
Taste a variety of delicious dishes on a food tour of Vancouver. Choose to go on an official tour or your own adventure.
Visit the Vancouver Art Gallery
Explore local, national and international artists at the Vancouver Art Gallery and see ground-breaking exhibitions and programs.
Explore activities
BC Ferries Connector - Victoria Depot to Vancouver Cruise Ship Terminal
Leave your vehicle behind, relax and let someone else take care of the driving. With BC Ferries Connector, you can unwind and enjoy the convenient and dependable daily scheduled luxury shuttle service.
Operating during the summer cruise ship season, the BC Ferries Connector lets you sit back and enjoy the ride from Victoria to Vancouver Cruise Ship Terminal, and take in the spectacular journey across the Georgia Strait without ever having to worry about parking.
Grouse Mountain Admission PLUS Mountain Ropes Adventure
Clip in, and get ready for an unforgettable Grouse Mountain Ropes Adventure. Cross four different aerial rope courses, suspended high in the tree tops on Grouse Mountain. Manoeuvre through swings, jumps, ziplines and more as you test your agility.
The Mountain Ropes Adventure experience is available between May and October. Admission to Grouse Mountain is available year-round.
Nearby cities
North Vancouver
Enjoy spectacular views and year-round outdoor recreation for all abilities in North Vancouver—just a short drive or SeaBus from downtown Vancouver. With many breathtaking sightseeing attractions, there’s always something to do.
Burnaby
Stay just outside of Vancouver in the city of Burnaby to experience all the attractions of both cities. Enjoy the beautiful parks, world-class shopping at BC’s largest mall, historical sites and art galleries in Burnaby.
Richmond
Just 25 minutes from Tsawwassen terminal, and only 20 minutes south of downtown Vancouver, and home to Vancouver International Airport, Richmond provides an ideal place to relax that’s still close to all the attractions of Vancouver.
Langley
Relax and enjoy the small-town charm of Langley, just a 40-minute drive from downtown Vancouver. The town is rich with history and surrounded by farms and lush scenery.
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