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Travel advisory:
Highway 17 Closures - Keating Cross Road Overpass Project - July 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 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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Monday, |
Wednesday, |
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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.
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DETAILS
Embark on a 90-minute riveting Zodiac experience through English Bay, False Creek, Stanley Park and Vancouver's Coal Harbour and hear stories about Vancouver's fascinating past from your expert guide.
Tour highlights:
- Cruise in a Zodiac boat through Vancouver's waterfront—watching for bald eagles overhead and harbour seals relaxing on the shore.
- Gain a unique perspective on Vancouver's history and culture as you listen to stories about the area from your expert guide.
Availability:
Daily, from April 28 - October 1
April 28 - May 31: 1:00 pm, 3:00 pm
June 1 - Sept 4: 9:00 am, 11:00 am, 1:00 pm, 3:00 pm, 5:00 pm
Sept 5 - Oct 1: 1:00 pm, 3:00 pm
No whale watching is included in the tour.
Activity policies
Tour Location: Granville Island Adventure Centre (1666 Duranleau St, Vancouver, BC)
Each passenger is required to sign a Release of Liability at check-in. Participants must be 19 years of age or require a parent or guardian to sign on their behalf.
A minimum of 4 passengers are required for this tour to operate.
No whale watching is included in the tour.
AVAILABLE IN Vancouver, BC
FROM June 1 - October 1
$84.00
+ taxes and fees, per adult