General

The Rip Curl Nationals return to Cox Bay from May 8–10, 2026, with a free shuttle between Tofino & Cox Bay available on Sunday for the finals.

The District of Tofino is pleased to announce the appointment of Kaela Aryn as Tofino’s Poet Laureate for the 2026–2028 term.

The Coastal Fire Centre has implemented an Open Fire Prohibition effective as of 12 PM on Thursday, May 7, 2026.

The District of Tofino will enter Water Conservation Stage 1 beginning Tuesday, May 12, 2026. These measures will remain in effect until further notice.

The District of Tofino has awarded funding through the 2026 Council Grant Program to support local non-profits delivering programs, events, and services that benefit the community.

The District of Tofino invites residents and businesses to attend the Let’s Talk Water Open House on Monday, May 4, 2026, from 3:30 to 5:30 PM at Tofino Community Hall.

The District of Tofino will begin Phase 1 of the Main Street Watermain Improvements Project on Wednesday, April 27, 2026.

The District of Tofino wishes to remind residents that Downtown Pay Parking will be in effect from May 1 to October 31, 2026 from 9 AM to 6 PM daily.

The District is excited to unveil two new public art crosswalks, now on display in downtown Tofino.

In addition to the District of Tofino’s regular monthly testing of the Voyent Alert! emergency notification system, an additional notification will be issued on Friday, April 24, 2026, at 11 AM as part of the District’s High Ground Hike event.