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The District of Tofino is replacing the aging wooden stairs that connect the Tonquin Trail to Tonquin Beach near the Tofino Community Hall and Peterson Drive access points.
The existing wooden components have deteriorated and are beginning to rot. Replacing them will help maintain safe and reliable access for trail users.
What Work Will Be Completed?
The project will include:
Removal of the existing wooden stair components
Construction of new stairs using yellow cedar
Reuse of the existing concrete base structures
Installation within the existing stair footprint
The project will not change the design, size or location of the stairs. No trees will be removed as part of the work.
Construction Schedule and Closures
Crews are scheduled to work from 8 AM to 5 PM, Monday through Friday.
The construction schedule may change due to weather, site conditions or other unforeseen circumstances.
August 4 to 7, 2026
The Tonquin Trail section between the Peterson Drive access and the stairs will be closed while crews:
Remove the existing wooden stairs
Bring construction materials to the site
Prepare the area for installation
August 8 to 14, 2026
The trail section from the Tofino Community Hall & Peterson Drive will reopen, but the stairs will remain closed while crews complete construction.
Project Funding
The project has a total budget of $22,200 and is fully funded through the District’s participation in the Province of British Columbia's Resort Municipality Initiative(External link) program.
The District of Tofino is replacing the aging wooden stairs that connect the Tonquin Trail to Tonquin Beach near the Tofino Community Hall and Peterson Drive access points.
The existing wooden components have deteriorated and are beginning to rot. Replacing them will help maintain safe and reliable access for trail users.
What Work Will Be Completed?
The project will include:
Removal of the existing wooden stair components
Construction of new stairs using yellow cedar
Reuse of the existing concrete base structures
Installation within the existing stair footprint
The project will not change the design, size or location of the stairs. No trees will be removed as part of the work.
Construction Schedule and Closures
Crews are scheduled to work from 8 AM to 5 PM, Monday through Friday.
The construction schedule may change due to weather, site conditions or other unforeseen circumstances.
August 4 to 7, 2026
The Tonquin Trail section between the Peterson Drive access and the stairs will be closed while crews:
Remove the existing wooden stairs
Bring construction materials to the site
Prepare the area for installation
August 8 to 14, 2026
The trail section from the Tofino Community Hall & Peterson Drive will reopen, but the stairs will remain closed while crews complete construction.
Project Funding
The project has a total budget of $22,200 and is fully funded through the District’s participation in the Province of British Columbia's Resort Municipality Initiative(External link) program.
