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Travel advisory:
Highway 17 Closures - Keating Cross Road Overpass Project - July 25, 29 and August 7, 2024
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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
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Thursday, |
Monday, |
Wednesday, |
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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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OVERVIEW
Take a road trip along the scenic Coquihalla Highway to the heart of wine country in the Okanagan Valley to visit Kelowna, known for its sunny climate, golf, wine and orchards. Okanagan Lake is the perfect place to fish, water-ski, canoe, jet-ski, paraglide, or hire a speedboat in the summer, and Big White Ski Resort is the perfect place for all your winter fun.
Top things to do
Credit: Uncorked Wine Tours
Taste world-famous wines
Taste world-famous Thompson Okanagan wines at your choice of over 30 local wineries, along five wine trails.
Credit: Destination BC / Kari Medig
Explore local trails
Horseback ride, hike or bike along the town's vast trail network, with spectacular mountain vistas and views of sweeping vineyards, and awesome Okanagan Lake.
Credit: tourismkelowna.com / Scott Bakken
Hike or bike
Hike or bike along the old Kettle Valley Railway, boasting scenic views of orchards and vineyards, over 18 trestle bridges and two tunnels through Myra Canyon.
Credit: tourismkelowna.com / Tower Ranch
Play a round of golf
Golf at your choice of 19 stunning golf courses, surrounded by vineyards, orchards, lakes and mountains. Whether you’re new to golf or a seasoned professional, there’s a perfect course for you.
Credit: tourismkelowna.com / Art Ark Gallery
Enjoy local art and culture
See the Okanagan Symphony Orchestra or visit local galleries and markets for work by local artists.
Explore activities
Uncorked Okanagan Wine Tours - Monday Funday on the Westside Tour
Start the week right with a visit to four of the best wineries in Kelowna, surrounded by stunning views of the Okanagan's mountains, vineyards and lakes. Sit back and relax in a comfy air-conditioned mini-coach on this four-hour guided tour.
Tour highlights:
- Visit four amazing wineries and learn how wine is made.
- Sample over 16 wines to tantalize your taste buds.
- Pair amazing wines with a delightful selection of local cheeses.
This tour is approximately four hours and includes four winery visits with over 15 tastings.
Available to experience between April and October.
Uncorked Okanagan Wine Tours - Too Much Fun Tour
Kelowna might be best known for its world-class wineries, but on this tour you will discover there is more to Kelowna than wine. Enjoy being driven around Kelowna in a mini-coach on this fun-packed six-hour guided tour to five trendy drinking destinations. Tour highlights • Try a selection of delicious wines at two award-winning wineries. • Sample craft beers at a local brewery. • Taste scrumptious ciders at a local cidery. • Try a cocktail at a local distillery or sample a spirit. • Stop for lunch along the way at a local restaurant.* *Price of lunch not included. Important: • Any cancellation prior to 7 days will incur a $20 fee per person • No refunds available for any changes or cancellations made within 7 days.
Nearby cities
Penticton
Drive to the centre of the famous Okanagan wine region to visit Penticton, a four-season recreational hub for water activities, tasty food and wine, plus head to Apex Mountain Resort for all your winter fun. You can enjoy an enchanting blend of small-town atmosphere and urban amenities, while surrounded by a backdrop of breathtaking lake and mountain vistas.
Vernon
Adventure to the Okanagan’s oldest city to enjoy year-round activities from hiking trails full of beautiful spring blooms, to an abundance of freshwater lake activities in the summer, to tasting fall’s delicious harvests, to skiing on SilverStar Mountain in the winter, to relaxing and enjoying the scenic views any time of year—there’s something for everyone.
Osoyoos
Surrounded by an endangered desert ecosystem, Osoyoos is a vibrant, picturesque town with rich Indigenous culture and an abundance of vineyards with world-class wines.
Kamloops
Travel along the scenic Coquihalla Highway to visit Kamloops, where the North and South Thompson Rivers meet. The central location of Kamloops provides the perfect pit stop on longer journeys, and somewhere that’s not too far from home when you want to get away for a few days. With four seasons of activities to choose from, there’s something for everyone year round.
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