*Plus GST and surcharges. Prices quoted are per person in Canadian dollars based on double occupancy, and include return ferry between Metro Vancouver or Vancouver Island and the Sunshine Coast for two adults and one car. Promotional package subject to availability, and may sell out. Additional restrictions and black out dates may apply.
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.
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Parksville
Flash Sale
Credit: Parksville Qualicum Beach Tourism
This promotion has now ended
Book a 1 or 2-night getaway to the Tide's Inn and receive unlimited free mini-golf at Paradise Fun Park, plus a complimentary s’mores kit. During your stay, enjoy close proximity to nature, with Parksville Beach and Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park located just minutes away.
Book by July 17 at 11:59 PM for travel between September 2 – November 15, 2024.
Please note: Mini golf is seasonal. Fall closure date is based on weather conditions and is subject to change.
Book by July 17 at 11:59 PM
1-Night Parksville Getaway,
The Tides Inn
- One night stay at The Tide's Inn (for travel Sunday - Thursday)
- Unlimited free mini-golf at Paradise Fun Park
- A complimentary s'mores kit
- Return ferry between Metro Vancouver and Vancouver Island for two adults and one vehicle
- Free parking
2-Night Parksville Getaway,
The Tides Inn
- Two night stay at The Tide's Inn
- Unlimited free mini-golf at Paradise Fun Park
- A complimentary s'mores kit
- Return ferry between Metro Vancouver and Vancouver Island for two adults and one vehicle
- Free parking
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