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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
Take the ferry across to visit the suburban seaside community of Tsawwassen, which runs alongside the US border and beside the Pacific Ocean. Discover Indigenous heritage, plenty of water sports, shopping, parks, golf and more.
Top things to do
Enjoy water activities
Paddle, surf and ski the waters of Boundary Bay—with shallow waters, it’s the perfect place to try a new water sport, or watch from the beautiful shore of Centennial Beach.
Shop
Shop at Tsawwassen Mills, Metro Vancouver’s newest mall for high-street fashion, designer outlets and outdoor sports equipment, boasting over a million square feet of retail space, 200 retailers and a bowling alley.
Experience panoramic views
Venture off to Fred Gingell Park and head to the lookout to see views of the Strait of Georgia and the Gulf Islands.
Bike or hike
Bike or hike away from it all in lush green parkland along the 11 km trails at Watershed Park.
Birdwatch
Birdwatch at the George C. Reifel Migratory Bird Sanctuary, one of Canada’s top birdwatching areas.
Nearby cities
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.
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.
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.
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