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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

Public Notice

Storm Water Culvert Repair: Campbell St at Lone Cone Rd

March 22, 2022

Location: Campbell St at Lone Cone Rd The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure will be conducting Storm Water Culvert Repairs in Tofino on Campbell Street at Lone Cone Road from Monday, April 4 to Friday, April 8, 2022.   Expect…

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Council Highlights

Council Highlights – Mar 8, 2022

March 14, 2022

Mayor Law remarked on International Women’s Day as a day and spoke about the need to recognize that the oppression of women and girls is still a human rights issue globally.

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open letters and releases

Tofino Becomes First in BC to Ban Single-Use Plastic Utensils

March 11, 2022

The West Coast is leading the way with action on plastics as Tofino becomes the first municipality in British Columbia to ban single-use plastic utensils, including spoons, forks, knives, chopsticks and stir sticks.

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