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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.

Learn more about parking

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.

Learn more about Public Works

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.

Learn More Notification System

Public Services News & Announcements

Election Notice

Notice of Advance Voting & Election by Voting

September 21, 2022

Election Notice: Notice of Advance Voting & Election by Voting On Saturday, October 15, 2022, eligible Tofino voters will elect 6 (six) Councillors to serve terms of 4 (four) years. Advance Voting will be held Wednesday, October 5, 2022, and…

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Election Notice

Declaration of Election by Voting/Acclamation

September 20, 2022

Election Notice: Declaration of Election by Voting/Acclamation View PDF As of 4:00 PM Tuesday, September 20, 2022, I, Nikki Best, Chief Election Officer for the District of Tofino, do hereby declare, pursuant to section 98 of the Local Government Act,…

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Election Notice

Declaration of Candidates

September 9, 2022

Election Notice: Declaration of Candidates View PDF As of 4:00 PM on Friday, September 9, 2022, I, Jaime Larsen, Deputy Chief Election Officer for the District of Tofino, do hereby declare the following persons as candidates in the 2022 General…

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