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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.
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
Dive in to the Lake Minnewanka Beer Voyage. Sip a selection of craft beer from Banff and Bow Valley while you enjoy amazing mountain views and entertaining stories about the lake’s history from your cruise guide.
Highlights:
- 1.5-hour cruise on Lake Minnewanka.
- Relax in the heated, covered boat while your cruise guide entertains you with themed commentary and history about the lake.
- Free take-home gift.
- Enjoy craft beer paired with a fresh pretzl-sourdough bun from a local bakery.
Activity policies
Location: Lake Minnewanka Scenic Dr, Improvement District No. 9, AB
It is recommended that you arrive at least 2 hours before your cruise time to find parking and explore the surrounding area. You may also use Route 6 of Bow Valley’s Roam Public Transit service to get from downtown Banff to Lake Minnewanka. A free return ride is provided on the day of your cruise. Guests must be 18 years or older.
Runs from May 17 – October 14, 2024 (weather dependent).
AVAILABLE IN Banff, BC
$91.00
+ taxes and fees, per adult