Travel advisory: Highway 17 Closures - Keating Cross Road Overpass Project - July 29 and August 7, 2024 View ×

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,
July 29, 2024

Wednesday,
August 7, 2024

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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Sail into a state of relaxation on a getaway to BC's stunning Gulf Islands. Choose from packages to Salt Spring Island, Pender Island, Galiano Island, or Quadra Island. With their stunning natural beauty and charming coastal towns, the Gulf Islands offer a unique experience for visitors. Whether you want to hike local trails, spend a day at the beach, or sample delicious local cuisine, there is something for everyone on these picturesque islands.

Please note: There is a 4 night minimum stay at Green Acres Lakeside Resort from June 23 - Sept 5
 

Featured Gulf Island packages

View of outdoor patio facing the marina and mountains at Poets Cove Lodge on a sunny day

Pender Island Getaway, 
Poets Cove Resort & Spa

  • Two night stay at Poets Cove Resort & Spa
  • Return ferry between Metro Vancouver and Pender Island for two adults and one vehicle
  • Ferry reservations
  • Parking

From

$494*

per person

+taxes and fees, based on double occupancy

Exterior view of Galiano Oceanfront Inn and Spa on a sunny day on Galiano Island

Galiano Island Getaway, 
Galiano Oceanfront Inn & Spa

  • Two night stay at Galiano Oceanfront Inn & Spa 
  • Return ferry between Metro Vancouver and Galiano Island for two adults and one vehicle
  • Ferry reservations  
  • Parking

From

$354*

per person

+taxes and fees, based on double occupancy

Green Acres Lakeside Resort on Salt Spring Island

Salt Spring Island Getaway, 
Green Acres Lakeside Resort 

  • Two night stay at Green Acres Lakeside Resort
  • Return ferry between Metro Vancouver and Salt Spring Island for two adults and one vehicle
  • Ferry reservations 
  • Parking 

From

$754*

per person

+taxes and fees, based on double occupancy

Aerial view of the cottages at The Cottages on Salt Spring

Salt Spring Island Getaway, 
The Cottages on Salt Spring

  • Two night stay at the Cottages on Salt Spring 
  • Return ferry between Metro Vancouver and Salt Spring Island for two adults and one vehicle
  • Ferry reservations  
  • Parking

From

$634*

per person

+taxes and fees, based on double occupancy

The exterior of the Gowlland Habour Resort on Quadra Island

Quadra Island Getaway, 
Gowlland Harbour Resort 

  • Two night stay at Gowlland Harbour Resort
  • Return ferry between Metro Vancouver and Quadra Island for two adults and one vehicle
  • Ferry reservations 

From

$364*

per person

+taxes and fees, based on double occupancy

Open May to Oct
*Prices are per person based on double occupancy.
Availability is limited, and blackout dates may apply. Terms and conditions apply.

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