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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.
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DETAILS
With over 300 businesses on Granville Island, there’s a lot to choose from when visiting. Join a 2-hour Vancouver Foodie Tour of Granville Island’s Public Market to learn what you shouldn’t miss! Skip the lines and indulge in over 20 signature Canadian tastings, including local charcuterie, British Columbia cheeses, donuts, maple salmon candy, elk salami, Okanagan Red Wine Prosciutto, and much more.
Highlights:
- Sample signature Canadian treats, snacks, and beverages.
- VIP access, so you can skip the lines.
- Connect with other foodies.
- Enjoy stunning waterfront sights, and amazing work from local artists.
- Get a friendly local guide with tips and recommendations.
Activity policies
Meeting Location: The entrance to the Public Market directly opposite from Popina Canteen. This is on the west side of the Public Market, around the corner from the main entrance. Look for the Vancouver Foodie Tours Flag
Guests will walk approximately 10-15 minute or 250m. This tour is wheelchair accessible if notified at the time of booking, except for Saturday and Sunday tours between May 1 - September 30.
Rates include 18% gratuity
Tour runs rain or shine
Note: With advanced notice, alternate tastings can be provided for vegetarians and pescatarians. Other dietary restrictions, such as gluten-free, dairyfree, garlic and onion allergies are not able to be catered to.
AVAILABLE IN Vancouver, BC
FROM May 1 - December 21
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