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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
Daajing Giids (formerly Queen Charlotte City) is a charming fishing village situated on the shores of the Skidegate Inlet, on the Southern end of Graham Island. Explore the area's beautiful natural surroundings, visit shops and galleries, or head out on a guided tour.
Top things to do
Visit Haida Heritage Centre
Visit the Haida Heritage Centre and immerse yourself in Indigenous history.
Watch wildlife
Watch otters, deer, whales, black bears, sea lions, peregrine falcons and bald eagles in their natural, unspoiled habitat.
Find a shipwreck
Trek alongside the Tlell River on the Pesuta Shipwreck Trail and find a reclusive shipwreck that crashed in 1928.
Explore rainforest trails
Explore local rainforest trails including the Sleeping Beauty Trail which includes undulating carpets of moss, bridges and panoramic views of Yakoun Lake, Tow Hill and Masset.
Nearby cities
Masset
Masset is located at the northern end of Graham Island. The small village is the northern gateway to North Beach and Naikoon Provincial Park, famous for its hiking trails, bird-watching opportunities, and the world-renowned Haida artists in the area.
Tlell
Nestled along the east coast of Graham Island, Tlell is the perfect place to enjoy wildlife adventures, hikes, cultural experiences and even a music festival.
Prince Rupert
Relax in the port of Prince Rupert, a stunning destination equipped with all the amenities you need, and the perfect place to unwind before or after your ferry journey. During your visit, make sure you take a life-changing wildlife adventure to see resident orcas, humpbacks and grizzly bears.
Bella Coola
Known for once-in-a-lifetime wilderness tours, Bella Coola has everything your inner explorer needs. From travelling through the Great Bear Rainforest, to discovering rich Indigenous history, to watching grizzlies fish in the Bella Coola River, plus endless outdoor fun.
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