Do I need a dog licence? What are the leash rules?
In the District Municipality of Tofino, British Columbia, licence required: True; licence fee: $15.00; $40.00 non-spayed; $5.00 seniors; leash rule: Dogs shall be under control and leashed, tethered or contained within a vehicle.; max animals: 2 dogs. Source: Animal Control Bylaw No. 866 (Consolidated Version); District of Tofino Wildlife Attractant Bylaw No. 1317, 2022, verified 2026-06-08.
Animal Control Bylaw No. 866 (Consolidated Version)
adopted bylaw
licence required
True
s. 7(a)
licence fee
$15.00; $40.00 non-spayed; $5.00 seniors
Schedule "A"
leash rule
Dogs shall be under control and leashed, tethered or contained within a vehicle.
s. 8(a)
max animals
2 dogs
s. 12(a)
scout note
Regulates keeping and control of animals within Tofino, including licensing, leashing, and impoundment of dogs and other animals.
District of Tofino Wildlife Attractant Bylaw No. 1317, 2022
adopted bylaw
fine range
fine of up to $50,000.00
s. 7(1)
scout note
Regulates storage and management of wildlife attractants (food, waste, compost) to reduce human-wildlife conflicts in Tofino.