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Oh, the things we do!
The laundry list of public services that the District of Tofino provides is long and varied!
The wide range of services we provide include building and development, parks, recreation, childcare, and protective services such as bylaw enforcement, fire protection, and emergency planning. Managing municipal infrastructure, garbage and recycling, and our local cemetery are also high on the list. And there's much, much more.
We welcome you to explore this section to learn about how we serve you!
Info to know
Residents' Beach Parking
Eligible Tofino, Ahousaht, Opitsaht, Esowista, Hesquiaht and Tyhistanis residents can register online for a free annual permit.
Water & Sewage
Tofino’s tap water is collected with gratitude from the rainforests protected by Tla-o-qui-aht Tribal Parks in the Hahuulthii of the Tla-o-qui-aht Ha'wiih.
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In times of crisis, it's important that the public has access to trusted, timely and accurate information to ensure their own safety and that of their family and loved ones.
Public Services News & Announcements
Stage 1 Water Conservation is implemented between May 1 and October 1 every year unless other stages take effect in the interim.
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Public Works crews have identified a break in the water main underneath 1st Street near Centennial Park. Crews will begin excavating Friday morning and will shut off all water supply 9AM until late afternoon.
The general area that could be potentially affected by the watermain shut off will include all properties South of Gibson Street
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Please be advised that there is a water main shut -ff planned for Neill St from 2nd St to 3rd St, 10AM until late in the day.
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