Parking in designated downtown pay parking zones is now free until April 30, 2027. No hourly payment or parking permit is required during this period.

Downtown Pay Parking will resume on May 1, 2027.

Beach Pay Parking Remains in Effect

Beach Pay Parking continues year-round from 8 AM to 11 PM daily at all District beach access points, including:

• Tonquin Beach
• tinwis
• Chesterman Beach
• Cox Bay

Pay parking applies to designated parking lots and marked roadside parking areas at these locations.

Free and Discounted Resident Permits

• Free annual permits: Residents of Tofino, Tla-o-qui-aht, Ahousaht and Hesquiaht qualify for a free annual Beach Pay Parking permit.
• 50% discounted permits: Residents of Ucluelet and the Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District (ACRD) qualify for a 50% discount on an annual permit.

Residents can register for Beach Pay Parking permits online at tofino.robbinsparking.com.

Pay Parking Supports Community Initiatives

Over the past years, pay parking revenue has helped fund community initiatives, including improvements to recreation facilities, parks, and local infrastructure.

For more information, visit the Parking in Tofino webpage.