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.

For up-to-date sailing and departure information, check Current Conditions, follow @BCFerries on X, or phone 1-888-223-3779 for further assistance.

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Package overview

Soak up the best of Southern Vancouver Island on this six night getaway. Start your adventure in Victoria, touring historic buildings, walking the cobblestone streets, and eating your way through the tasty cuisine, before continuing to Parksville – famous for its long stretches of white sand beaches. 

Take a scenic drive to the rugged west coast of Vancouver Island, where you can spend a few nights' in Ucluelet, walking along the Wild Pacific Trail, surfing the waves, and catching some spectacular sunsets.
 

SIX NIGHTS 

+ RETURN FERRY 

+ EXTRAS

FROM $994

+ taxes and fees, per person based on double occupancy

Package includes:

  • Six nights' hotel in three destinations
  • Return ferry between Metro Vancouver and Vancouver Island for two adults and one vehicle
  • $20 dining credit at the Pacific Prime Restaurant and Lounge at Beach Club Resort
  • Two-for-one appetizer at Currents Restaurant or Big Beach Bar & Lounge at Black Rock Oceanfront Resort
  • Free parking 

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Map & itinerary

DAY 1

Metro Vancouver to Victoria

Soak in the breathtaking views on a scenic BC Ferries sailing across the Strait of Georgia. After you check in at the hotel, shop at some of Victoria’s local boutiques, or grab something to eat or drink at one of the many downtown restaurants and pubs.

Lodging: Oswego Hotel

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DAY 2

Victoria

Head out to discover Victoria’s natural beauty with a walk or bike ride through Beacon Hill Park. Check out the bustling Inner Harbour, visit Fisherman’s Wharf, or spend the afternoon at the award-winning Royal BC Museum.

Lodging: Oswego Hotel

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DAY 3

Victoria to Parksville

Fuel up with a tasty brunch before embarking on your scenic road trip to Parksville. Along the way, stop in Chemainus to stretch your legs and check out the renowned outdoor murals, or visit Red Arrow Brewing Company in Duncan to fill up your growler. Later, watch the sunset from the Pacific Prime Restaurant at The Beach Club Resort.

Lodging: Beach Club Resort

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DAY 4

Parksville

Spend the day enjoying the resort’s luxury amenities, like the beach front indoor pool and hot tub, or the Stonewater Spa, or simply relax on the patio or in the lounge. Take advantage of Parksville’s year-round mild climate and famous beach with a stroll along the boardwalk.

Lodging: Beach Club Resort

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DAY 5

Parksville to Ucluelet

Enjoy your last morning in Parksville, before the scenic drive to Ucluelet. Along the way, stock up on goodies at the Old Country Market in Coombs—home to the famous Goats on the Roof. Take a detour to wander around Cathedral Grove to admire giant Douglas firs more than 800 years old.

Lodging: Black Rock Oceanfront Resort

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DAY 6

Ucluelet

Discover what makes Ucluelet an outdoor paradise as you hike the Wild Pacific Trail, and explore the windswept rugged beaches that stretch for miles. Back at the resort, indulge in a treatment at Drift Spa, and savour fresh, local, West Coast cuisine at Currents Restaurant.

Lodging: Black Rock Oceanfront Resort

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DAY 7

Ucluelet to Metro Vancouver

Spend the morning at one of the many artisan coffee shops or farm-to-table restaurants in Tofino, or simply chill on Long Beach, famous for surfing, before you drive to Nanaimo to catch the ferry back to Metro Vancouver.

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