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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
Monday, |
Wednesday, |
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
Drive to the Fraser Valley and visit the Village of Harrison Hot Springs. Relax by sandy beaches filled with magnificent mountain scenery, and soak in world-famous BC hotsprings. Adventure out into the waters and discover kayaking, paddleboarding, fishing, and floating waterparks. Harrison Hot Springs is the ideal location for romantic getaways and family fun.
Top things to do
Relax in heated pools
Soak in the healing mineral waters of Harrison Hot Spring and relax in their indoor and outdoor pools.
Visit Bridal Veil Falls Provincial Park
Visit Bridal Veil Falls Provincial Park and watch as waters cascade down a rocky terrain from 60 m above.
Play in a waterpark
Make a splash at Harrison Lake and spend the day playing in Harrison's floating waterpark.
Hike local trails
Hike along the Sandy Cove Trail to reach an incredible little beach with gorgeous views all around.
Discover local history
Hear the great story about Agassiz's history at the Agassiz Museum and browse at their wide array of historical items.
Nearby cities
Langley
Relax and enjoy the small-town charm of Langley, just a 40-minute drive from downtown Vancouver. The town is rich with history and surrounded by farms and lush scenery.
Burnaby
Stay just outside of Vancouver in the city of Burnaby to experience all the attractions of both cities. Enjoy the beautiful parks, world-class shopping at BC’s largest mall, historical sites and art galleries in Burnaby.
Richmond
Just 25 minutes from Tsawwassen terminal, and only 20 minutes south of downtown Vancouver, and home to Vancouver International Airport, Richmond provides an ideal place to relax that’s still close to all the attractions of Vancouver.
Vancouver
Visit the vibrant city of Vancouver. The urban metropolis of restaurants, pubs, museums, galleries and shopping is surrounded by the Coast Mountains and the Pacific Ocean, with plenty of activities to keep you busy. Plus, discover why the craft brewing scene is gaining widespread interest on a tour of the Vancouver Ale Trail.
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