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


Venture into the waves off Vancouver Island's northern coastal sea on a 3.5-hour tour to see some of BC's most iconic mammals of sea otters, orcas, whales, and sea lions that all call these untamed waters home. Return to the shores for a nights stay at the Kwa'lilas Hotel in Port Hardy. Nestled at the edge of Vancouver Island's rugged forest, the Kwa'lilas Hotel is modelled after indigenous longhouse's and built from local cedar.

Venture onwards to the Oceanside city of Parksville, and enjoy a nights accommodation at the luxurious Beach Club Resort. From sea to shore, you'll see the wild in relaxing style.

FOUR NIGHTS

+ RETURN FERRY

+ COASTAL RAINFOREST SAFARIS WILDLIFE & WHALE-WATCHING TOUR

FROM $1,219

+ taxes and fees, per person based on double occupancy

Package includes:

  • One night at the Comfort Inn & Suites Campbell River
  • Two nights at the Kwa'lilas Hotel
  • One night at the Beach Club Resort
  • Return ferry between Metro Vancouver and Vancouver Island for two adults and one vehicle
  • Ferry reservations 
  • Homalco Wildlife Tours: Salish Sea Whale Watching (May 1 - October 31)
  • Coastal Rainforest Safaris: Sea Otter and Whale Tour (June 1 - October 6)

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Map & Itinerary

DAY 1

Metro Vancouver to Port Hardy

Depart from the Horseshoe Bay terminal and sail across the Strait of Georgia taking in the breathtaking ocean views. Once you arrive in Nanaimo, explore Campbell River for the day before checking into the Comfort Inn & Suites overlooking the waterfront. 

Lodging: Comfort Inn & Suites 

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DAY 2

Port Hardy

Travel up the winding roads in northern Vancouver Island as you make your way for a two night stay at the Kwa'lilas Hotel in Port Hardy. Stop at San Josef Bay in Cape Scott Provincial Park and relax on the white sandy beaches.  

Lodging: Kwa'lilas Hotel 

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DAY 3

Port Hardy

Embark on a 3.5-hour guided Coastal Rainforest Safaris Wildlife & Whale-Watching tour, and journey through the traditional waters of the Kwakwaka'wakw people in search for coastal wildlife. Afterwards, unwind in your suite at the Kwa'lilas Hotel filled will a collection of local Indigenous art and culture.  

Lodging: Kwa'lilas Hotel
 

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DAY 4

Parksville

As you depart from Port Hardy, stop at the beautiful Provincial Parks along the way as you make your way to the quaint community of Parksville. Once you arrive, checked-in for the night and relax in your luxurious room at the Beach Club Resort.  

Lodging: Beach Club Resort

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DAY 5

Vancouver Island to Metro Vancouver

Conclude your adventurous excursion departing from Nanaimo and sail across the Strait of Georgia to Metro Vancouver. 

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