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| Place | Dashwood |
| Type | Community |
| Province / Territory | British Columbia (BC) |
| Location | Newcastle Land District |
| Country | Canada |
| Latitude | 49.366667 |
| Longitude | -124.51667 |
| Postal Code (FSA) | V9K |
| Area Code | 236, 250, 604, 672, 778 |
| Importance | Town |
| CGN ID | JANNO |
Dashwood is a community in Newcastle Land District, British Columbia, Canada. It is classified as a town. Dashwood is located at 49.3667°N, 124.5167°W.
Dashwood rests upon the Pacific coast, a quiet settlement defined by the steep, green shoulders of the Wesley Ridge and the persistent, cold pulse of the Little Qualicum River. It lies 15.8 km west-north-west of Parksville, BC (from Parksville, BC: bearing 290°T), and is situated 13.1 km south-east of Bowser. The air here carries a heavy, salt-damp weight that clings to the cedar boughs, a moisture that turns the evening light into a bruised, pearlescent grey. Beyond the immediate reach of the dwellings, the Réserve nationale de faune de Qualicum protects the wilder edges of the land, while the rushing water of Little Qualicum Falls provides a constant, low-frequency hum that settles into the bones of the landscape. Life in Dashwood follows the shifting tides and the seasonal drift of migratory birds, moving with a grounded, unsentimental grace that mirrors the turn of the seasons. Within the Newcastle Land District, the history of Dashwood mirrors the industrious ambition of early coastal pioneers who sought sustenance from the timber and the sea. The economy remains anchored to the land, drawing on the fertile ground and the sheltered reach of the coast, far removed from the clamor of larger centers. Residents often look toward the distant, shimmering surface of Shoreline Lake, a reminder of the quiet, hidden geography that surrounds their daily work. While the world beyond shifts in haste, Dashwood preserves a stubborn, lingering stillness, where the scent of woodsmoke often mingles with the sharp, clean bite of the Pacific wind.
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Explore Dashwood, 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: 49.366667, -124.51667. 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 Dashwood includes the postal code (V9K), 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 Dashwood 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 |