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public services

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

parking

Residents' Beach Parking

Eligible Tofino, Ahousaht, Opitsaht, Esowista, Hesquiaht and Tyhistanis residents can register online for a free annual permit.

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Public works

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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Voyent alert

Register for Emergency Notifications

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.

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Public Services News & Announcements

Public Notice

King Tides & Big Swell

January 19, 2023

Very high waves and swell for West Vancouver Island on Saturday.

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Tofino waterfront aerial view

Business Licence Renewals

November 28, 2022

Tofino Business Licences are set to expire on December 31, 2022, and we are now accepting renewals for business operations in 2023.

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Public Notice

Cancelled: Committee of the Whole Meeting – November 14, 2022

October 28, 2022

Pursuant to section 127(2) of the Community Charter and section 20 and 21 of the District of Tofino Meeting Procedure Bylaw No. 1229, 2016, notice is hereby given that the regular Committee of the Whole meeting scheduled to be held Monday, November 14, 2022 at 4:30 PM is cancelled.

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