Discover the amazing Yukon at our resort near Whitehorse, Canada

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  Description

  We are a family‑run, small, exclusive Resort close to Whitehorse in Canada's Yukon. We are on a semi-remote location in the countryside, on private 145 acres, 25 minutes from downtown Whitehorse in the Yukon, with 7 log cabins.
  
  In the summer, we welcome travelling guests who enjoy the great outdoors, hiking, fishing, gold rush history and the midnight sun.
  
  In the wintertime, we focus on the Northern Lights. We do a bonfire outside every night, and our guests can see the Aurora Borealis. During the day, we offer tours and activities like dog sledding, snowmobile, and wildlife viewing.
  
  We are a small team of 10 from all over (Canada, Germany, China, Japan, and the Philippines). We welcome you to work with us and enjoy the magic of the Yukon, Winter Wonderland, spectacular views of the Northern Lights in winter, and eternal larger-than-life nature in summer.
  
  There is always work as life here is an everyday new adventure!
  
  Please note: We pay the minimum wage of the Yukon for every hour worked, $18.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Language practice

  Gardening

  Help around the house

  General Maintenance
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  We are an international team which speaks a few different languages. Our resort language is English. We help you to gain new skills, provide exciting experiences and hopefully a great experience for you.

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  Host offers payment in line with the minimum wage

  This host offers accommodation and payment.

  Host has indicated that they will pay at least the minimum hourly wage of their country for each hour worked and that accommodation will also be provided. They are asking for help with a business or business activity. Contact the host directly via the site messenger for more information and details about the wage provided. Any arrangements should be agreed in advance with your host.

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  Help

  We welcome you to work with us at our custom-built Resort in the beautiful Yukon. Our Resort is small and very personal, but you will meet people worldwide and learn about other cultures.
  
  July / August
  We are looking for help staining and painting our beautiful chalets, making firewood for the long winter season, upgrading our chalets and trails, and doing some nice woodwork. If you are handy, ideally a carpenter, you would be an excellent fit for us.
  
  September / October
  We are looking for an Aurora Borealis / Northern Lights Night Tour Guide. Your shifts are from 9:45 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. You will provide a bonfire to our guests, entertain them with stories and knowledge, and take pictures of them, including the Northern Lights.
  
  Please feel free to contact us with any questions you might have.

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  Languages spoken

  German: Fluent
  English: Fluent
  Japanese: Fluent
  Chinese (Mandarin): Fluent

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  Accommodation

  You have your small private cabin. The cabin has heating & electricity but no plumbing.
  We have a staff washroom with a shower and a staff kitchen to prepare your meals.

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  What else ...

  Please note that the Resort is located 25km outside Whitehorse, and there is no public transportation.
  
  But there is always a chance to hop on one of our shuttles from/to town to explore the "Wilderness City" in your free time and to socialize with the locals.
  
  THE INTERNET IS BAD.
  We encourage you to do outside activities :)
  Yukon is the land of adventure and exploration!
  
  Whitehorse is small but very vibrant and offers many cultural activities and events. So sports enthusiasts have plenty of possibilities to be active outdoors and indoors.
  
  You can go to the Yukon Wildlife Preserve and discover animals from the north.
  You can rent a canoe and do a 1 to 15 days trip on the Yukon river
  You can hike one of the many mountains around or just follow the endless trails around here
  You can go fishing, in the lake or river
  You can go camping in one of the many Yukon campground
  You can do amazing road trips all around
  
  White pass and the South Alaska border is a 1,5h drive
  Kluane national park and mount logan (the highest mountain in Canada) is a 2h drive
  Dawson City and the Tombstone territorial park is a 7h drive

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  Space for parking camper vans

  This host can provide space for campervans.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  Two

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  Hours expected

  20

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