Tofino Community Hall Kitchen Renovation

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THIS PROJECT IS COMPLETE


Project Overview

The District of Tofino is renovating the kitchen at the Tofino Community Hall. The kitchen will be fully closed during construction.

This project will transform the current kitchen into a fully operational commercial kitchen. The updated space will serve a wide range of community needs, from food programs and cultural events to rentals and emergency support.

The renewed kitchen will:

  • Support local food programs and community-based organizations

  • Provide a teaching space for cooking, food preparation, and food preservation workshops

  • Offer space for youth programs and senior luncheons

  • Create opportunities for small and local food producers to prepare food

  • Support the preparation of traditional and culturally preferred foods during potlatches, wakes, and other First Nations cultural events

By upgrading the kitchen to commercial standards, the District is improving access, safety, and functionality for all users.

Scope of Work

Construction will modernize the existing kitchen and install new commercial systems and equipment.

Work includes:

  • Removal of current cupboards, workspaces, stove, and hood vents

  • Installation of a new commercial hood vent and makeup air system

  • Flooring repairs

  • Interior painting

  • Installation of both existing and new commercial kitchen equipment

The result will be a fully equipped commercial kitchen that meets health and safety standards while remaining flexible for community use.

A conceptual design drawing is available on this page.

Project Funding

The total project budget is $282,643, which includes a 15 percent construction contingency.

Funding sources include:

  • United Way Critical Food Infrastructure Grant – $100,000

  • Recreation Equipment Reserve – $36,700

  • Pay Parking Reserve Fund – $35,486

  • Recreation Facilities Reserve – $115,643

THIS PROJECT IS COMPLETE


Project Overview

The District of Tofino is renovating the kitchen at the Tofino Community Hall. The kitchen will be fully closed during construction.

This project will transform the current kitchen into a fully operational commercial kitchen. The updated space will serve a wide range of community needs, from food programs and cultural events to rentals and emergency support.

The renewed kitchen will:

  • Support local food programs and community-based organizations

  • Provide a teaching space for cooking, food preparation, and food preservation workshops

  • Offer space for youth programs and senior luncheons

  • Create opportunities for small and local food producers to prepare food

  • Support the preparation of traditional and culturally preferred foods during potlatches, wakes, and other First Nations cultural events

By upgrading the kitchen to commercial standards, the District is improving access, safety, and functionality for all users.

Scope of Work

Construction will modernize the existing kitchen and install new commercial systems and equipment.

Work includes:

  • Removal of current cupboards, workspaces, stove, and hood vents

  • Installation of a new commercial hood vent and makeup air system

  • Flooring repairs

  • Interior painting

  • Installation of both existing and new commercial kitchen equipment

The result will be a fully equipped commercial kitchen that meets health and safety standards while remaining flexible for community use.

A conceptual design drawing is available on this page.

Project Funding

The total project budget is $282,643, which includes a 15 percent construction contingency.

Funding sources include:

  • United Way Critical Food Infrastructure Grant – $100,000

  • Recreation Equipment Reserve – $36,700

  • Pay Parking Reserve Fund – $35,486

  • Recreation Facilities Reserve – $115,643

  • Tofino Community Hall Kitchen Renovation Complete

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    The District of Tofino is pleased to share that the Tofino Community Hall kitchen renovation is now complete, and the kitchen has reopened for community use.

    The renovation has transformed the kitchen into a fully equipped commercial kitchen designed to support a wide range of community programs, cultural gatherings, events and rentals.

    The upgraded kitchen provides a safer, more functional and flexible space for:

    • Local food programs and community organizations
    • Cooking, food preparation and food preservation workshops
    • Youth programs and senior luncheons
    • Local food producers
    • Community events and facility rentals
    • Food preparation and community support during emergencies

    The renewed space includes commercial kitchen equipment, a new commercial hood vent and air system, repaired flooring, updated work areas and fresh interior paint.

    These improvements bring the kitchen up to commercial health and safety standards while creating more opportunities for residents, organizations and community groups to use the space.

    Grand Opening Celebration

    The District will host a grand opening celebration on Friday, November 6, 2026, to mark the completion of the project and showcase some of the ways the renewed kitchen can support community programs, events and activities.

    More details about the celebration will be shared closer to the date.

    Community Bookings

    The Tofino Community Hall and its renewed kitchen are available for community programs, gatherings, events and rentals.

    Groups interested in using the space can contact the Recreation team at recreation@tofino.ca

    Project Funding

    The project was made possible through the United Way Critical Food Infrastructure Grant and contributions from the District of Tofino’s Recreation Equipment Reserve, Pay Parking Reserve Fund and Recreation Facilities Reserve.

    The District thanks the community for its patience during construction and looks forward to seeing the renewed kitchen support local programs, gatherings and events for years to come.

    The District of Tofino is pleased to share that the Tofino Community Hall kitchen renovation is now complete, and the kitchen has reopened for community use.

    The renovation has transformed the kitchen into a fully equipped commercial kitchen designed to support a wide range of community programs, cultural gatherings, events and rentals.

    The upgraded kitchen provides a safer, more functional and flexible space for:

    • Local food programs and community organizations
    • Cooking, food preparation and food preservation workshops
    • Youth programs and senior luncheons
    • Local food producers
    • Community events and facility rentals
    • Food preparation and community support during emergencies

    The renewed space includes commercial kitchen equipment, a new commercial hood vent and air system, repaired flooring, updated work areas and fresh interior paint.

    These improvements bring the kitchen up to commercial health and safety standards while creating more opportunities for residents, organizations and community groups to use the space.

    Grand Opening Celebration

    The District will host a grand opening celebration on Friday, November 6, 2026, to mark the completion of the project and showcase some of the ways the renewed kitchen can support community programs, events and activities.

    More details about the celebration will be shared closer to the date.

    Community Bookings

    The Tofino Community Hall and its renewed kitchen are available for community programs, gatherings, events and rentals.

    Groups interested in using the space can contact the Recreation team at recreation@tofino.ca

    Project Funding

    The project was made possible through the United Way Critical Food Infrastructure Grant and contributions from the District of Tofino’s Recreation Equipment Reserve, Pay Parking Reserve Fund and Recreation Facilities Reserve.

    The District thanks the community for its patience during construction and looks forward to seeing the renewed kitchen support local programs, gatherings and events for years to come.

  • Report to Council: November 25, 2025

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    Watch the presentation beginning at approximately the 26-minute mark.


    Watch the presentation beginning at approximately the 26-minute mark.