Dollarton, British Columbia Weather
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About Dollarton, British Columbia
Dollarton is a community in New Westminster Land District, British Columbia, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Dollarton is located at 49.3167°N, 122.9500°W. It observes Pacific Time (UTC−8 / −7). Postal code area: V7H.
Dollarton rests upon the rugged edge of the Pacific coast, anchored within the New Westminster Land District where the land meets the salt-heavy air of the inlet. It lies 13.4 km east-north-east of Vancouver, BC (from Vancouver, BC: bearing 62°T), and is situated 8.4 km north-north-east of Burnaby. The Seymour River carves its path toward these shores, feeding into the saltwater with a persistent, cold clarity that defines the local hydrology. Sunlight catches the surface of the water at dusk, turning the channel into a ribbon of hammered lead before the tide pulls the secrets of the forest back toward the deep. While Sasamat Lake remains a quiet presence 4 km away and the mist frequently clings to the distant Sunshine Falls, also 4 km removed, the terrain here feels defined by the salt spray and the steep, sheltered slopes of Capitol Hill. Far to the north, the sharp, crystalline memory of the Piluk Glacier lingers 49 km away, a silent sentinel that suggests the immense scale of the mountains beyond the immediate reach of the shoreline. History in Dollarton bears the marks of a landscape shaped by the intersection of forest industry and the shifting ambitions of those who settled the coast. The local economy long drew its vitality from the surrounding timber, leaving a legacy of sawmills and maritime labor that once hummed along the waterfront. Today, the pace of life reflects a transition from those heavy industrial roots toward a quieter, residential character, though the smell of cedar and damp earth remains a constant companion to anyone walking the shoreline paths. The cultural identity of Dollarton persists in the quiet resilience of its inhabitants, who navigate the steep topography of Capitol Hill with an awareness of the deep, Indigenous heritage that preceded the arrival of modern industry. Every morning, the salt-thick air cycles through the trees, grounding the inhabitants in a geography that demands both respect and a keen eye for the changing light.
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| Location | Dollarton, New Westminster Land District, British Columbia |
| Coordinates | 49.316667°N, 122.95°W |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (UTC−8 / −7) |
| Postal FSA | V7H |
| Area Code | 236, 250, 604, 672, 778 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), Environment and Climate Change Canada |
About This Dollarton, British Columbia Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Dollarton, 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 Dollarton includes coordinates 49.316667°N, 122.950000°W, situated in New Westminster Land District. Postal FSA: V7H. 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.