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Description
We are a family of 5 and 1 cat living in Chilliwack, BC, Canada located just 1 hour away from Vancouver. Hi, I'm Host Dad, James, along with Enora(host Mom) and our 3 kids: London (15), Hunter (10) & Indiana (8). Also, Toulouse our cat whos more like a dog. I am self employed and work from home, which keeps me quite busy and runnning around constantly. We love to do things as a family and spend as much time together as possible. We enjoy having friends over for dinners, cooking, camping in the summer, playing at the river, video games, board games, going for walks and much much more! Our home is on a mountainside surrounded by nature and lots of hiking trails as well as other activies.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Teaching
Animal Care
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Interests
Pets
Events & social
Culture
Plant care
Gardening
Cooking & food
Carpentry
Animals
Water sports
Outdoor activities
Mountain
Hiking
Fitness
Camping
Beach
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Travellers will benefit by experiencing what it is like to be a part of a Canadian family and live in a smaller country town, experiencing outdoor activities, trails, as well as beautiful scenery. Also, being close to Vancouver, Whistler, and many other amazing local areas to visit. We love random trips as a family so that will happen lots!
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Help
Being self employed my schedule can be quite busy at times, the kids are with us week on week off but we love to meet new people from around the world. Just need an extra set of hands to help with chores around the house, tiding up, laundry, having fun as a famkly and if I have to be away for work. With kids schedule it would allow someone a lot of freedom to explore everything the area has to offer in the off weeks when its just us adults :)
Languages
Languages spoken
English: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
Spanish, French, German,russian and/or Italian
Accommodation
The room is on the first floor with a private full bathroom. Furnished with a new bed for more space and large frame tv, we wanted to make it as comfortable and private as possible while still having you as part of the family. Our rooms and are located on the third floor along with the laundry and shower/bath. We have unlimited high speed internet. As for food, we love it! We love to cook but are happy to have help or if you would like to make something thats great too, we eat everything and have no restrictions for diet but are happy to accommodate diet restrictions. I bake sourdough regularly and have for years. A cell phone can be provided and we have an extra vehicles.
What else ...
We live in the countryside atop a mountain but only a few minutes from historical district 1887 that has many quaint shops and resturants. Vancouver and whistler are very easily reached and the only problem guests find is enough time to do everything!
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
My animals / pets
Toulouse
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I will always remember the wonderful moments with pleasure. Lots of love Chiara :)
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I will always remember the wonderful moments with pleasure. Lots of love Chiara :)
They are all sooo great! Hunter loves to meet new people and will warm up to you right away getting excited to show you all his toys and will love you dearly very quickly.
London is way more mature than her 10 years and loves to show you all of her Roblox characters (will never get that… read more
She is a one of the brightest, most understanding and genuine humans I have met. She has maturity way beyond her years...always willing to learn and help where needed. She worked hard to bond with our children, creating a relationship with them that won't be… read more
Throughout my time with them I feel like I… read more
Our children still… read more
From the first day, they considered me as a family member! They did everything to be comfortable in their home!!
Kaila and James invited me every time when they going out (with friends, family...).
They have 3 beautiful kids and a lovely dog!!
I’m sad to leave this pretty family!!!… read more
