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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.
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.
Public Services News & Announcements
First Street Dock is closed due to a fuel leak.
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On Thursday, July 6, 2023, engineering crews returned to the rupture site to conduct a thorough repair. Lower tidal conditions allowed for a longer window for crews to repair the problem section of water pipe.
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May and June 2023 have been significantly hotter and drier months than usual. Stage 3 Water Conservation begins Monday, July 10, 2023 and prohibits all outdoor use of water.
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