British Columbia Highway 17
Highway 17 is two separate highways, one on Vancouver Island, the other on the Lower Mainland. The two highways are joined together by a ferry link.
Read more about British Columbia Highway 17: Vancouver Island Section, Ferry Route, Mainland Section, Exit List, Future Construction and Expansion
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