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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
Embark on a 90-minute adventure with Sea Vancouver on this City & Wildlife tour. Depart from False Creek in Vancouver, and enjoy stops near Stanley Park, Lions Gate Bridge, English Bay, and along the shores of West Vancouver. Keep your eyes peeled for wildlife, and soak in the sights as you enjoy a thrilling Zodiac ride along Vancouver’s coastline.
Highlights:
- Seal colony near Lighthouse Park.
- Stanley Park & English Bay.
- West Vancouver & mountains.
- Freighters outside of Vancouver.
- Bald eagles spotted along the way.
Availability:
Daily, from April 28 - October 1
9:00 am,11:00 am, and 5:00pm departures for 1.5 hrs.
No whale watching is included in the tour.
Activity policies
Please check-in at Sea Vancouver Sightseeing meeting location 30 minutes prior to your confirmed tour time.
Address: 1666 Duranleau Street, Vancouver, BC V6H 3S2. The adventure centre is located down the street from Kasandy Locally Global, across from Bridges Restaurant and has a whale statue in front of the office.
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.
Zodiac tours are not recommended for expectant mothers, persons with back or neck problems, and persons in frail health. Children must meet minimum height requirement of 4' (120cm) and minimum weight required is 23 kg (50 lbs)to be able to participate.
AVAILABLE IN Vancouver, BC
FROM June 1 - October 1
$84.00
+ taxes and fees, per adult