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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, |
Monday, |
Wednesday, |
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.
OVERVIEW
Travel to Northern BC to experience once in a lifetime adventures. Enjoy spectacular snow-capped mountains, enormous glaciers, lakes, forests, and pristine coastlines. Soak up Indigenous culture and history, search for the rare Kermode bear (spirit bear), and take some time to relax and soak in the surrounding wilderness.
For a truly unforgettable Northern experience, sail to the remote island of Haida Gwaii, Canada's Galapagos, to immerse yourself in ancient culture and embark on world-class outdoor adventures—from whale watching, to fishing, surfing, kayaking and hiking.
Top things to do
Discover local history
Learn about the Indigenous peoples of the Pacific Northwest at the Museum of Northern British Columbia in Prince Rupert. Founded in 1924, the museum is home to thousands of artifacts, maps and photos from the past.
View the northern lights
Gaze at the stars and keep a look out for the Northern Lights at the Prince George Astronomical Observatory, open Friday evenings during spring and fall.
Hike through rainforests
Explore the boardwalk trail on the Tow Hill hike in Haida Gwaii and find yourself immersed in a gorgeous rainforest.
Mountain bike
Go on a thrilling adventure and go mountain biking in extensive biking trails of Pidherny Mountain at Prince George.
Visit Balance Rock
Visit the natural wonder of Balance Rock, near Skidegate—a fascinating large boulder on the shoreline, left over from the last ice age.
Explore cities
Prince Rupert
Relax in the port of Prince Rupert, a stunning destination equipped with all the amenities you need, and the perfect place to unwind before or after your ferry journey. During your visit, make sure you take a life-changing wildlife adventure to see resident orcas, humpbacks and grizzly bears.
Smithers
Located halfway between Prince Rupert and Prince George and at the base of the spectacular Hudson Bay Mountain in the Bulkley Valley sits the unique alpine town of Smithers.
Prince George
Take a scenic adventure along Highway 16 from Prince Rupert to visit Price George, known as the Northern Capital of BC. With over 100 city parks and almost 100 km of trails, there’s lots of fun to have in the great outdoors.
Tlell
Nestled along the east coast of Graham Island, Tlell is the perfect place to enjoy wildlife adventures, hikes, cultural experiences and even a music festival.
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