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Travel advisory:
Highway 17 Closures - Keating Cross Road Overpass Project - July 29 and August 7, 2024
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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
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Monday, |
Wednesday, |
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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
Take an enlightening three and a half hour journey to the Salish Sea and keep an eye out for some of BC's most iconic marine wildlife—including orcas, humpback whales and more. From the comfort of a semi-covered catamaran, learn all about these majestic mammals from certified marine naturalists.
Tour highlights
- Venture through the Strait of Georgia and search for orcas, humpback whales, porpoises and more.
- Travel in style in a semi-covered, luxury catamaran with 3 different viewing areas and 2 distinct elevations for the best whale-sighting opportunities.
- Take in breathtaking views of Vancouver and the surrounding coastline.
- Learn from knowledgeable Transport Canada certified marine naturalists and enjoy complimentary beverages during your tour.
Activity policies
Tour Location: Granville Island Adventure Centre (1666 Duranleau St, Vancouver, BC)
Please check-in at the Granville Island Adventure Centre 30 minutes prior to your confirmed adventure time.
Onboard snacks are available for purchase with CAD cash only.
A waiver must be signed prior to participation and any guest under 19 years of age will require a signature from a parent or guardian.
AVAILABLE IN Vancouver, BC
FROM October 2 - November 3
$215.00
+ taxes and fees, per adult