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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
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.
Top things to do
Join a bear watching tour
Take the Prince Rupert Adventure Grizzly Bear Tour and visit the Khutzeymateen Grizzly Bear Sanctuary to view grizzly bears in their natural environment. Along the way, look out for porpoises, sea lions, whales and bald eagles.
Learn about local history and culture
Learn about the Indigenous peoples of the Pacific Northwest at the Museum of Northern British Columbia. Founded in 1924, the museum is home to thousands of artifacts, maps and photos from the past.
Taste local beer
Drink freshly brewed craft beer at Wheelhouse Brewing Company in their rustic tasting room.
Experience salmon fishing
Take a charter fishing tour to catch salmon or visit the historic North Pacific Cannery museum.
Enjoy a whale-watching tour
Look out for orca, grey, humpback and minke whales on the Prince Rupert Adventure Whale-Watching Tour and see these majestic creatures, from a safe distance, in their own marine playground.
Nearby cities
Terrace
Visit the friendly city of Terrace—home to the elusive Kermode bear, also known as the spirit bear because of its white coat. Unique cultural heritage and scenic outdoor beauty offers something for everyone.
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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