Cawston | |
|---|---|
Unincorporated Place | |
 Cawston, British Columbia | |
| Motto(s): Healthy Living, Naturally | |
  Cawston Location of Cawston in British Columbia | |
| Coordinates: 49°10′56″N 119°45′38″W / 49.18222°N 119.76056°W | |
| Country |  Canada |
| Province |  British Columbia |
| Region | Similkameen Country |
| Regional district | Okanagan-Similkameen |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.09 km2 (0.81 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 365 m (1,198 ft) |
| Population (2016) | |
| • Total | 956 |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (PST) |
| Postal code | V0X 1N0 |
| Area code | 250 / 778 / 236 |
| Highways |  Highway 3  Highway 3A |
| Waterways | Similkameen River |
Cawston is an unincorporated small community in the south Similkameen Valley, with a 2005 population of 973.
The community was named for R.L. Cawston, a pioneer rancher and magistrate who settled in the area in the 19th century. Nearby was the site of the original Hudson's Bay Company store.