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| Place | Blackwater |
| Type | Locality |
| Province / Territory | British Columbia (BC) |
| Location | Cariboo Land District |
| Country | Canada |
| Latitude | 53.283333 |
| Longitude | -123.13333 |
| Postal Code (FSA) | V2N |
| Area Code | 236, 250, 604, 672, 778 |
| Importance | Town |
| CGN ID | JAKGH |
Blackwater is a locality in Cariboo Land District, British Columbia, Canada. It is classified as a town. Blackwater is located at 53.2833°N, 123.1333°W.
Blackwater sits quietly within the Cariboo Land District, defined by the steady presence of the West Road (Blackwater) River as it flows through the rugged terrain near the Telegraph Range. It lies 54.4 km north-west of Quesnel, BC (from Quesnel, BC: bearing 309°T), and is situated 17.0 km south-south-east of Punchaw. The landscape here holds a certain austerity, where the light at dusk settles long and thin across the hills, turning the grasses to a muted copper before the chill of the evening takes hold. Cleswuncut Lake rests nearby, its surface often mirroring the stillness of the surrounding woods, providing a quiet basin that anchors the immediate horizon. The history of Blackwater reflects the resilience required to navigate the interior wilderness, a narrative shaped by the movement of people across these expansive reaches. While the economy remains tied to the land and its resources, the presence of the West Road (Blackwater) River serves as a constant reminder of the historical routes that once dictated the pace of life in the region. Residents often look toward the distant Fraser River Park for a sense of scale, yet the focus remains on the immediate tasks of the day, whether tending to local holdings or managing the demands of a northern climate. The character of Blackwater emerges from this focused perspective, where the sound of moving water and the texture of the earth define the daily experience for those who call this geography home.
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Explore Blackwater, British Columbia, Canada, with an embedded street and satellite map — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 53.283333, -123.13333. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts — including hourly outlooks — are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.
Detailed location data for Blackwater includes the postal code (V2N), telephone area code (236, 250, 604, 672, 778). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.
Location data for Blackwater is sourced from the Canadian Geographical Names Database (CGN), Natural Resources Canada, and verified by coordinates rather than name matching alone. GPS coordinates, province, administrative location and place type are shown in the information panel above.
| Page generated | August 2026 |
| Location data | Canadian Geographical Names Database (CGN), Natural Resources Canada |