---
title: "ES2 zone in Tofino: Ecologically Sensitive Recreation District"
place: Tofino, British Columbia, Canada
place_path: ca/bc/tofino
zone: ES2
bylaw: Zoning Bylaw No. 770, 1997 (consolidated for convenience only, updated April 4, 2024)
bylaw_read: 2026-11-08
review: draft
canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/tofino/zoning/es2/"
json: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/tofino/zoning/es2.json"
---

# ES2 zone in Tofino: Ecologically Sensitive Recreation District

Conservation of sensitive ecological areas and appropriate low-impact, passive recreation activities.

## Zone rules

- **Purpose:** Conservation of sensitive ecological areas and appropriate low-impact, passive recreation activities.
- **Main uses:** Passive Recreational Activities; Navigational aid

## Source

- [Zoning Bylaw No. 770, 1997 (consolidated for convenience only, updated April 4, 2024), s. Part 45](https://tofino.civicweb.net/document/157800#page=165) (read 2026-11-08)

Rules in the bylaw's general sections (parking, fences, suites, home businesses) also apply. All zones in Tofino: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/tofino/zoning/index.json

_Draft: taken from the bylaw text by a research agent and not yet reviewed by a person. Gov Handbook is an independent guide. Canonical page: https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/tofino/zoning/es2/_