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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.
DETAILS
Treat yourself to a two-hour guided foodie experience through Victoria's best kept hidden gems. See the natural beauty of Victoria as you make several stops at local restaurants. Dive into fresh Vietnamese Banh Mi, house-cured meats, haloumi cheese salad and more.
Tour Highlights:
- Indulge in Victoria's trendy food scene with 10+ samples of food and beverages from 6-7 amazing foodie stops.
- Explore Victoria's hidden gems as your expert guide takes you along historic downtown and past the infamous Inner Harbour.
- Enjoy discounts at various stops with an 'Eat Like a Local' card.
This tour can accommodate most allergies including gluten.
Activity policies
Tour Meeting Location: Steamship Terminal Building at 470 Bellville Street, Victoria, BC. The kiosk is located inside the building, the entrance is on the East side, the side facing the Empress Hotel. Please come inside the Starbucks located in the building and check in before the start of the tour.
Tour operates year-round Monday - Saturday (no tours on Sundays)
AVAILABLE IN Victoria, BC
FROM June 1 - December 31
$78.00
+ taxes and fees, per adult