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We are a busy dynamic family with two boys ages 12 and 13. Brook (Mom) works in the local community's Health Centre as the Nurse. Dustin (Dad) runs a tourism restaurant.
NOTE: Our current main project is constructing a 30 person staff housing complex for our village our of recycled buildings and materials. Being environmentally friendly informs how we build as we try to reduce new materials whenever possible. On they project you can learn how to build decks, install windows and doors, build roofs etc. etc.
We have a variety of projects we need help with at our home and on our remote wilderness cabin location. Projects include things like maintaining and staining logs on our cabin and home, helping Dustin with construction projects including building out cabins and buildings like a wood shed on our property, maintaining our property from being overgrown by willows and of course the never ending task of bucking and splitting fire wood. I am also starting a green house with my son for the first time this year so any gardening knowledge would be put to use as well.
Both our home and cabin properties have a large beautiful and pristine wilderness for you to explore right out our door. We have a large variety of outdoor equipment that will allow you to take advantage of of this opportunity and have your own adventure, like canoes, kayaks, bikes, etc anytime after work. We will also have opportunity for helpers to join us on some of our family adventures into the mountains and surrounding wilderness. Given that we also have accommodation on our property for our restaurant staff there is lots of opportunity to meet other people out looking for a Yukon adventure too. Often many friendships are formed and adventures had each summer.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Learn how to use power tools and basic constructions skills that would help you be more self sufficient in your future life style. Learn and experience the rural norther Yukon way of life. See true wilderness void of obvious human impact. Experience adventure, meet new friends (staff of the Bistro) all here to enjoy a similar type of experience.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
Our main project currently is constructing a staff housing complex for tourism businesses in Carcross primarily out of used building materials and recycling of entire buildings. If you already have some skills that is fantastic but if you are hard working and willing to learn that is great also. Other tasks include getting fire wood bucking and splitting and piling.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
Private cabin on our property.
What else ...
Extras: Access to bikes, canoes, kayaks etc in the summer and there are many beautiful trails in the area close to our property. If you love world class nature then Carcross, Yukon, just 45 minutes from Whitehorse is a great place to spend some time. In winter we have lovely skis trails and access to snowshoes you can borrow etc.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
We have plenty of space to park your camper van and plug it into power for you.
Can possibly accept pets
As long as pets are friendly and not destructive to the property. They must also get along with others on the property and our pets, a dog and a cat.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Feedback (13)
There is so much to do and learn on their various projects and the surrounding area. Work hours posted on their Profile are accurate but also very flexible.
The entire family has been super nice and always up for a chat. They where also happy to share their experience living in the… read more
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There is so much to do and learn on their various projects and the surrounding area. Work hours posted on their Profile are accurate but also very flexible.
The entire family has been super nice and always up for a chat. They where also happy to share their experience living in the… read more
I really enjoyed my time with them.
I… read more
Full of kindness, generosity, and good energy. We have learned a lot, at the construction site and also at home thanks to their willingness to share their lives and their knowledge.
We had our proper space in a big caravan, very comfortable. You can get all meals in the… read more
Brook and Dustin are two great people that you can always talk to, always… read more
Dustin and Brook are very busy but always nice. I was impressed by Dustin´s way on looking on things. There are so many topics he gave me a alternative mindset on.
I wish I could have spent more time… read more
