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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 in the scenic vistas as you sail through the West Coast waters to the whale-feeding grounds near Flores, Vargas and Long Beach. On the way, spot cetaceans, and learn about the ecosystems of the region. You might encounter, orcas, grey whales, or humpback whales, as well as other wildlife such as sea lions, seals, sea otters, porpoises, bald eagles, blue herons, or even puffins.
Tour Highlights:
- Enjoy a scenic boat ride in a Zodiac or covered vessel
- Knowledgeable guides onboard to answer all your questions
- See orcas, grey whales, or humpback whales in their natural habitat
- Keep an eye out for other wildlife like seals, sea lions, eagles, sea otters, porpoises and more
- Open-concept boats allow for the best wildlife viewing opportunities
Vessel type may vary due to weather.
Available to experience between March to October.
Activity policies
Please check-in at The Marine Adventure Centre location 30 minutes prior to your confirmed tour time.
Address: 634 Campbell Street, Tofino, BC
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 4'5 (137cm) to be able to participate.
Fuel surcharge is included in tour price.
AVAILABLE IN Tofino, BC
FROM March 1 - October 13
$152.00
+ taxes and fees, per adult