Construction is set to begin immediately on major upgrades at the Victoria International Airport.
Victoria Airport Authority says it will invest $19.4 million dollars over the next two years to expand the lower passenger departure lounge.
The project includes doubling the size of the existing lower passenger departure lounge, providing dedicated aircraft gates and covered walkways, new washrooms and additional food & beverage and retail.
Victoria International Airport saw another record year in 2017 with nearly 2-million passengers; up 4.2% over 2016.
YYJ is the 10th busiest airport in Canada, with more than 100 daily flights throughout North America.