Tonquin Trail Bridge Replacement

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Project Overview

The District of Tofino is replacing the existing timber bridge on the Tonquin Trail with a new, modern steel bridge. This infrastructure upgrade is essential to improving the safety, accessibility, and long-term usability of this well-loved community trail.

Why the Replacement is Needed

  • The current timber bridge is approaching the end of its service life.

  • A 2022 engineering assessment confirmed it is unsafe for heavy equipment, which prevents the District from completing essential work on the southern section of the Tonquin Trail.

  • The structure’s limitations have halted key trail maintenance and improvement efforts, particularly towards Middle Beach.

Benefits of the New Bridge

Once complete, the new steel bridge will:

  • Ensure safe pedestrian access across the creek.

  • Enable larger maintenance machinery to access the southern portion of the trail.

  • Support ongoing trail remediation and upgrades.

  • Improve the trail’s overall safety, accessibility, and long-term sustainability.

Construction Timeline & Trail Access

To accommodate construction:

  • Access to the trail at Peterson Drive and the connector between the north and south trail sections will be closed starting April 7, 2025. See image in Documents section.

  • The trail will reopen in May 2025 once construction is complete.

  • Clear signage and detours will be posted to guide trail users during the closure.

Project Budget

The project’s total cost is $285,119, fully funded by the Province of British Columbia's Resort Municipality Initiative (RMI) program.

Project Overview

The District of Tofino is replacing the existing timber bridge on the Tonquin Trail with a new, modern steel bridge. This infrastructure upgrade is essential to improving the safety, accessibility, and long-term usability of this well-loved community trail.

Why the Replacement is Needed

  • The current timber bridge is approaching the end of its service life.

  • A 2022 engineering assessment confirmed it is unsafe for heavy equipment, which prevents the District from completing essential work on the southern section of the Tonquin Trail.

  • The structure’s limitations have halted key trail maintenance and improvement efforts, particularly towards Middle Beach.

Benefits of the New Bridge

Once complete, the new steel bridge will:

  • Ensure safe pedestrian access across the creek.

  • Enable larger maintenance machinery to access the southern portion of the trail.

  • Support ongoing trail remediation and upgrades.

  • Improve the trail’s overall safety, accessibility, and long-term sustainability.

Construction Timeline & Trail Access

To accommodate construction:

  • Access to the trail at Peterson Drive and the connector between the north and south trail sections will be closed starting April 7, 2025. See image in Documents section.

  • The trail will reopen in May 2025 once construction is complete.

  • Clear signage and detours will be posted to guide trail users during the closure.

Project Budget

The project’s total cost is $285,119, fully funded by the Province of British Columbia's Resort Municipality Initiative (RMI) program.