The Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal is a 12.1 ha major transportation facility at Swartz Bay in North Saanich, British Columbia. It is located 32 km (20 mi) north of Victoria on Vancouver Island. The terminal is part of the BC Ferry system, as well as part of Highway 17.
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