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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.
DETAILS
Embark on a 13-hour guided tour to British Columbia's capital city, with a 90-minute sailing across the Georgia Strait before visiting the breathtaking floral displays at the Butchart Gardens. Cap your tour off with a trip to see the historic buildings by the famous Inner Harbour.
Tour highlights
- Take in the incredible island views of the neighbouring Gulf Islands during your voyage through the Strait of Georgia with BC Ferries. Keep your eyes peeled along the way for sightings of marine animals including whales, porpoises and more.
- See 22 hectares of meticulously manicured floral displays as you venture through the Sunken Garden, Japanese Garden and the prize-winning Rose Garden at the Butchart Gardens.
- Stroll along the picturesque Inner Harbour and see the highlights of Victoria including the grand Parliament Buildings, historic Chinatown, and more.
Activity policies
Pick-up time for this Gray Line West Coast Sightseeing Tour vary depending on pick-up location. Please be ready in the hotel lobby or confirmed pick-up location at the time listed on your voucher and keep an eye out for the West Coast Sightseeing Ambassador.
Gray Line West Coast Sightseeing Tours Victoria and Butchart Gardens is available to experience between April and October.
Important: No refunds available for any changes or cancellations made within 24 hours.
AVAILABLE IN Victoria, BC
FROM October 1 - October 31
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