Join us in Kalso for some outdoor fun and help with childcare and garden help in BC, Canada

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  • Last activity: 7 Dec 2023

Availability

  2024 

 Min stay requested: at least 2 weeks

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  • Description

    Description

    We are looking for a special individual to share our summer with! We are a family living in Kaslo BC. It is located in the interior of British Columbia on the shores of Kootenay Lake. We live one block from the beach and have a beautiful property with a large organic garden. Our kids are 13 and 15 so largely independent. We do lots of hiking and biking, swimming and paddling and you are welcome to join in on our adventures.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Teaching
    Gardening
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Our family loves to share our outdoor adventures with fellow adventurers. We are happy to include you in hiking, wildlife viewing, and Kayak and canoeing. We know lots of people who are interested in all sorts of activities. Kaslo is a small community with creative and interesting people, whatever you are into I can most likely find someone who would help you with it. We have a large garden for those who are willing and interested in learning about local gardening and food security. We eat well and live better! Come and join us.

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

    This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

  • Help

    Help

    We are looking for help maintaining our beautiful garden and yard, facilitating activities and learning for our kids, keeping our home clean, and sharing meals and adventures.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent

    This host offers a language exchange
    I would love to learn french or itallian or Spanish!

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    We have a guest bedroom that is private. Your bathroom will be shared (but we have three in the house).

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    Kalso is an amazing community with lots of recreational and social opportunities. Our family loves to hike and paddle and we will be sure to make lots of time for you to pursue your passions. We have a large organic garden and greenhouse where you will be welcome to avail yourself of fresh produce. I have 3 kayaks, a canoe, bikes, and hiking equipment which your are welcome to use. We have lots of connections to people in the community and there are always many activities to be included in.

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    We have great internet connectivity in our village and our home service is good. The room we have for workaways is large and could accommodate a desk. There is also a co-working space in Kaslo where you can work for not too much per week and meet lots of interesting and creative folks while you are doing it!

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    A mid size van or camper vehicle could be accommodated. Not a huge bus.

  • Can possibly accept pets

    Can possibly accept pets

    no thank you to pets. We have 2 cats

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    One

  • ...

    Hours expected

    Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week

Host ref number: 655219519856

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