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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
Thursday, |
Monday, |
Wednesday, |
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
The Premium Cruise allows for additional time to explore the world-famous Spirit Island. Spirit Island holds deep significance for the Stoney Nakoda First Nation band. Though walking on Spirit Island is prohibited, guests are welcome to take photos. Learn about the geology, history, and wildlife of Maligne Lake from your experienced guide and soak in the beautiful scenery on this 2-hour tour.
Highlights:
- 2-hour guided cruise in a heated, glass-enclosed boat out to Spirit Island, with 30 minutes of free time near the island. Return cruise is included.
- Hear about stories and history from your experienced guide about the earliest explorers of the lake.
- Stop in Pincushion Bay to enjoy the views.
Activity policies
Location: Maligne Lake Rd, Improvement District No. 12, AB
Driving from Jasper to Maligne Lake takes approximately 1.5 hours. Once you arrive at the parking lot, there is a short trail to the lake, boathouse, ticket office, Day Lodge and Historic Chalet.
Booking in advance is recommended for this tour as it typically reaches capacity. It is also recommended that you arrive at least 30 minutes before your scheduled cruise time.
Runs from June 1 – October 14, 2024 (weather dependent).
AVAILABLE IN Banff, BC
$110.00
+ taxes and fees, per adult