Dashwood, British Columbia Weather
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About Dashwood, British Columbia
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. It observes Pacific Time (UTC−8 / −7). Postal code area: V9K.
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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| Location | Dashwood, Newcastle Land District, British Columbia |
| Coordinates | 49.366667°N, 124.51667°W |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (UTC−8 / −7) |
| Postal FSA | V9K |
| Area Code | 236, 250, 604, 672, 778 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), Environment and Climate Change Canada |
About This Dashwood, British Columbia Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Dashwood, British Columbia, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, ECCC extended text forecast, real-time aviation weather (live METAR and TAF reports from the nearest reporting airport, with a modelled estimate shown when no station is in range), precipitation radar and NOAA GOES satellite imagery. Additional sections may include marine and fishing conditions with a solunar forecast for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live Water Survey of Canada river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Dashwood includes coordinates 49.366667°N, 124.516670°W, situated in Newcastle Land District. Postal FSA: V9K. Telephone area code: 236, 250, 604, 672, 778. Timezone: Pacific Time (UTC−8 / −7).
Weather data is sourced from Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. Aviation data is sourced from aviationweather.gov, with a modelled estimate used where no nearby reporting station is available. River and stream data is sourced from Water Survey of Canada (WSC) via the ECCC GeoMet realtime hydrometric feed. Marine and solunar data are modelled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-19 and is public domain.