Travel advisory: Highway 17 Closures - Keating Cross Road Overpass Project - July 25, 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 25, 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

Thursday,
July 25, 2024

Monday,
July 29, 2024

Wednesday,
August 7, 2024

10:00 pm – 6:00 am

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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Visit BC's charming capital of Victoria – a vibrant city that offers something for everyone. From its stunning architecture and historic landmarks to its beautiful gardens, or delicious cuisine, there's no shortage of things to see and do in Victoria. BC Ferries Vacations packages to Victoria include hotel accommodation and return ferry with reservations. 

Featured Victoria packages

The exterior entrance and building of the Days Inn by Wyndham Victoria Uptown

Victoria Getaway,
Days Inn by Wyndham Victoria Uptown

  • One night stay at Days Inn by Wyndham Victoria Uptown
  • Return ferry between Metro Vancouver and Vancouver Island for two adults and one vehicle
  • Ferry reservations
  • Parking

From

$219*

per person

+taxes and fees, based on double occupancy

The exterior entrance of the Chateau Victoria Hotel on Vancouver Island

Victoria Getaway,
Chateau Victoria Hotel & Suites

  • One night stay at Chateau Victoria Hotel & Suites
  • Return ferry between Metro Vancouver and Vancouver Island for two adults and one vehicle
  • Ferry reservations 

From

$284*

per person

+taxes and fees, based on double occupancy

The wooden boardwalk by the harbour at the Coast Victoria Hotel and Marina By APA on Vancouver Island

Victoria Getaway,
Coast Victoria Hotel & Marina

  • One night stay at the Coast Victoria Hotel & Marina by APA
  • Return ferry between Metro Vancouver and Vancouver Island for two adults and one vehicle
  • Ferry reservations

From

$274*

per person

+taxes and fees, based on double occupancy

The top of the exterior building of the Double Tree by Hilton Hotel and Suites Victoria at sunset

Victoria Getaway,
Double Tree by Hilton Hotel & Suites Victoria

  • One night stay at the Double Tree by Hilton Hotel & Suites Victoria
  • Return ferry between Metro Vancouver and Vancouver Island for two adults and one vehicle
  • Ferry reservations

From

$299*

per person

+taxes and fees, based on double occupancy

Exterior of Hotel Rialto in Victoria

Victoria Getaway,
Hotel Rialto

  • One night stay at the Hotel Rialto
  • Return ferry between Metro Vancouver and Vancouver Island for two adults and one vehicle
  • Ferry reservations

From

$264*

per person

+taxes and fees, based on double occupancy

Exterior of Huntingdon Manor Hotel in Victoria

Victoria Getaway,
Huntingdon Manor Hotel

  • One night stay at the Huntingdon Manor Hotel
  • Return ferry between Metro Vancouver and Vancouver Island for two adults and one vehicle
  • Ferry reservations
  • Daily breakfast
  • Parking

From

$229*

per person

+taxes and fees, based on double occupancy

Interior of the lobby at Parkside Hotel & Spa in Victoria

Victoria Getaway,
Parkside Hotel & Spa 

  • One night stay at the Parkside Hotel & Spa
  • Return ferry between Metro Vancouver and Vancouver Island for two adults and one vehicle
  • Ferry reservations

From

$324*

per person

+taxes and fees, based on double occupancy

Exterior of the Fairmont Empress in Victoria

Victoria Getaway, 
Fairmont Empress Hotel

  • One night stay at the Fairmont Empress Hotel 
  • Return ferry between Metro Vancouver and Vancouver Island for two adults and one vehicle
  • Ferry reservations

From

$349*

per person

+taxes and fees, based on double occupancy

Hotel Grand Pacific exterior image

Victoria Getaway, 
Hotel Grand Pacific 

  • One night stay at the Hotel Grand Pacific
  • Return ferry between Metro Vancouver and Vancouver Island for two adults and one vehicle
  • Ferry reservations

From

$259*

per person

+taxes and fees, based on double occupancy

Inn at Laurel Point exterior image at night

Victoria Getaway, 
Inn at Laurel Point 

  • One night stay at the Inn at Laurel Point
  • Return ferry between Metro Vancouver and Vancouver Island for two adults and one vehicle
  • Ferry reservations

From

$289*

per person

+taxes and fees, based on double occupancy

Delta Victoria Ocean Pointe Resort on Vancouver Island

Victoria Getaway,
Delta Hotels by Marriott Victoria Ocean Pointe Resort

  • One night stay at Delta Hotels by Marriott Victoria Ocean Pointe Resort
  • Return ferry between Metro Vancouver and Vancouver Island for two adults and one vehicle
  • Ferry reservations

From

$319*

per person

+taxes and fees, based on double occupancy

Abigals Hotel exterior image

Victoria Getaway,
Abigail's Hotel

  • One night stay at Abigail's Hotel
  • Return ferry between Metro Vancouver and Vancouver Island for two adults and one vehicle
  • Ferry reservations
  • Parking

From

$259*

per person

+taxes and fees, based on double occupancy

The pool at the Oak Bay Beach Hotel in Victoria

Victoria Getaway, 
Oak Bay Beach Hotel

  • One night stay at the Oak Bay Beach Hotel
  • Return ferry between Metro Vancouver and Vancouver Island for two adults and one vehicle
  • Ferry reservations
  • Access to oceanfront mineral pools 

From

$419*

per person

+taxes and fees, based on double occupancy

*Prices are per person based on double occupancy. Rates will vary based on travel dates and room types.
Availability is limited, and blackout dates may apply. Terms and conditions apply.

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