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Life at the End of the Road

The community of Tofino is situated in Tla-o-qui-aht territory at the tip of the Esowista Peninsula in Clayoquot Sound on Vancouver Island’s west coast and is home to 2000+ residents.

Once a quiet coastal town, Tofino is now a popular tourist destination that attracts visitors from around the world. Tourists and residents alike come to enjoy the natural beauty and participate in activities ranging from surfing and kayaking to fishing and storm watching.

Nuu-chah-nulth culture, pristine wilderness and our eclectic community of locals carry Tofino’s charm and warmth through the rainier months, making life at the end of the road a special and unforgettable experience for all.

Our Community Vision

Located in the traditional territory of the Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation, Tofino is a vibrant, resilient and progressive community, home to people of all backgrounds who together build for the future, care for one another, connect with and protect the natural environment, and celebrate the rich First Nations culture.

Info to Know

Kids jumping on beach

Recreation

The Tofino Recreation Department hosts a wide range of activities and classes for all ages throughout the year.

Explore recreation activities and programs

black bear on rocky sea shore

Be Bear Smart

Bears that become highly food-conditioned and habituated to humans are often destroyed because of concerns for human safety. Early reporting of a bear in a neighbourhood helps address the underlying issues before it becomes a problem.

Learn about bears in Tofino

Water fountain at the Village Green.

Single-Use Plastics

In 2022, Tofino became the first municipality in British Columbia to ban single-use plastic utensils, including spoons, forks, knives, chopsticks and stir sticks. The District of Tofino continues to work with Surfrider Pacific Rim to reduce single-use plastic within our community.

Learn how Tofino is becoming more sustainable

Community News

Pubic Notice

Planned Overnight Power Outage: July 9/10, 2025

July 2, 2025

Please be advised there will be a planned overnight power outage that will impact the entire District from Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at 11:30 PM to Thursday, July 10, 2025, at 5:30 AM.

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Upcoming Multi-Use Path Closure

June 27, 2025

From Wednesday, June 25 to Friday, June 27, and Sunday, June 29, a section of the Multi-Use Path (MUP) just south of the Tofino Seaview Cemetery will be closed from 7 AM to 7 PM daily.

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Highway 4 Construction Projects: July – December 2025

June 27, 2025

Please be advised that the Ministry of Transportation and Transit (MOTT) will conduct several important roadwork projects along Highway 4 between Tofino and Port Alberni from July to December 2025.

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