Travel advisory: Highway 17 Closures - Keating Cross Road Overpass Project - July 25, 29 and August 7, 2024 View ×

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,
July 25, 2024

Monday,
July 29, 2024

Wednesday,
August 7, 2024

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.

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Package overview

Explore Haida Gwaii with BC Ferries Vacations and Haida House on this all-inclusive getaway package. Spend four nights at the remarkable Haida House at Tlaal, and enjoy local dishes that specialize in tide and farm-to-table cuisine.

Relax along the banks of the Tlell River, and find yourself steps away from sandy dunes, and unparalleled beach views, and then embark on an immersive guided eco-adventure and witness Haida Gwaii's natural beauty as you explore some of the archipelago’s towering ancient rainforests and breathtaking beaches. 

4 NIGHTS

+ RETURN FERRY

+ MEALS 

+ EXCURSIONS 

FROM $5,444

+ taxes and fees, per person based on double occupancy

Package includes:

  • Four nights’ hotel at Haida House 
  • Return ferry between Prince Rupert and Skidegate for two adults and one vehicle
  • Ferry reservations
  • All meals, snacks and non-alcoholic beverages at Haida House
  • All entrance and guide fees
  • Private tour of Kay Llnagaay Heritage Centre and Museum with a visit to a local Haida artisan’s studio or carving shed
  • Zodiac trip to Ḵ’uuna Llnagaay (Skedans)
  • Hike to Taaw Tldáaw (Tow Hill)

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Map & itinerary

DAY 1

Prince Rupert to Tlell via Skidegate 

Enjoy the views on your seven-hour voyage across the Hecate Strait. Once you have arrived in Haida Gwaii, head to Tlell for your welcome orientation at Haida House, and a gourmet west coast style dinner.

Lodging: Haida House at Tllaal

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DAY 2

Tlell

Enjoy breakfast prepared by the lodge's chef, then get ready for a private tour of the award-winning Kay Llnagaay Heritage Centre and Museum. Immerse yourself in Haida Gwaii’s rich history, and afterwards visit local Haida artisan’s studios and carving sheds. Watch as these master artists work in their element on Haida monumental totem poles, canoes, and other projects.

Lodging: Haida House at Tllaal

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DAY 3

Naikoon Provincial Park

Start your day with a hearty breakfast as you'll be exploring Naikoon Provincial Park today. Hike to the top of Taaw Tldáaw (Tow Hill) and enjoy breathtaking views of endless beaches and the distant Alaskan islands. Enjoy a picnic lunch at Agate Beach, followed by a visit to the Hiellen Village. Here, you'll discover a grand carved pole along with a series of local galleries and boutiques. 

Lodging: Haida House at Tllaal

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DAY 4

K'uuna Llnagaay

Spend a full day on a marine expedition to Ḵ’uuna Llnagaay (Skedans). Sail in an open-air zodiac vessel to an ancient village site and see more than 50 pieces of monumental poles outside the boundaries of Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve. Learn what the poles represent and explore the area to see how the people lived.

Lodging: Haida House at Tllaal

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DAY 5

Masset to Prince Rupert via Skidegate

Start your morning off with a farewell breakfast at the lodge, then head out to explore Old Massett where you can shop local Haida galleries, or enjoy some delicious fresh seafood while watching eagles soar overhead near the ocean. Enjoy a scenic drive back to the ferry terminal for your return sailing to Prince Rupert.
 

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Options to personalize your trip will ensure your experience is one of a kind and perfect for you. Ask our travel consultants for ideas and create a unique adventure for you.
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