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.

For up-to-date sailing and departure information, check Current Conditions, follow @BCFerries on X, or phone 1-888-223-3779 for further assistance.

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Package overview

Experience the perfect blend of nature and luxury on a boutique camping getaway to the Archipelago's East Coast. Enjoy four nights in a designer tent in Tlell at Haida Gwaii Glamping Co, a great home base during your Haida Gwaii adventures.

During the day, explore local areas like Tlell, Skidegate, Port Clements and Old Massett. In the evening, spend time back at the property in the outdoor cedar hot tub, use complimentary kayaks, relax by the fire bowls on the beach, or hang out in the geodesic dome social house. 

FOUR NIGHTS

+ RETURN FERRY

+ DAILY BREAKFAST

FROM $1,064

+ taxes and fees, per person based on double occupancy

Package includes:

  • Four nights’ hotel at Haida Gwaii Glamping Co.
  • Return ferry between Prince Rupert and Skidegate for two adults and one vehicle
  • Ferry reservations 
  • Daily continental breakfast & smoothie station
  • Use of kayaks & cedar hot tub

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planning your future adventure.
Call 1-888-223-3779 Ext. 3 or

Map & itinerary

DAY 1

Prince Rupert to Tlell via Skidegate

Your adventure begins with a seven-hour journey across the Hecate Strait. Enjoy breathtaking scenery and keep an eye out for coastal wildlife during the sailing.

Lodging: Haida Gwaii Glamping Co.

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DAY 2

Tlell

After a delicious breakfast, take a short and scenic drive to the village of Port Clements, and enjoy a 20-minute walk through lush, high green canopy of old-growth forest, or if you're looking for more adventure take the 10 km hike to see the remnants of the 1928 Pesuta Shipwreck. 

Lodging: Haida Gwaii Glamping Co.

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DAY 3

Tlell

Head to Masset today, the northern gateway to Naikoon Provincial Park. Visit North Beach, which stretches almost 100 km in length. Or, head into Old Massett to take a tour of the 18 totem poles.

Lodging: Haida Gwaii Glamping Co.

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DAY 4

Tlell 

Enjoy a relaxing day on the 6.5 acre Haida Gwaii Glamping property. Hang out in the social dome, head out onto the water in complimentary kayaks, and catch sunset on the beach making smores at the firebowl. 

Lodging: Haida Gwaii Glamping Co.

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DAY 5

Tlell to Prince Rupert via Skidegate

For your last day, fill up on a hearty continental breakfast at Haida Gwaii Glamping Co. before setting sail back to Prince Rupert.
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Enhance Your Journey

Travel in comfort on your sailing from Prince Rupert to Skidegate. Take a nap, kick up your feet, or enjoy a delicious meal with one of the following onboard add-ons:

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Outboard cabin From $145

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