Experience off-grid life in Coastal BC, Canada

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  Description

  Live, Work & Explore in Remote Desolation Sound
  Tucked away in the breathtaking coastal wilderness of Desolation Sound, BC, our family is seeking hands-on, hardworking Workawayers to help us with exciting projects this spring. We’re a husband-and-wife team (now with a newborn in tow!) running a seasonal restaurant and art gallery while maintaining our off-grid homestead.
  
  We live on 180+ acres of pristine land, shared by a small island community, accessible only by boat or floatplane. Spring is a busy and fulfilling time as we prepare for summer, and we’d love your help bringing our vision to life!

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Help with Eco Projects

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  Help around the house

  General Maintenance
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  Interests

  

  Charity work

  

  Politics / Social justice

  

  Events & social

  

  Sustainability

  

  Pets

  

  Culture

  

  Farming

  

  Outdoor activities

  

  Adventure sports

  

  Yoga / Wellness

  

  Fitness

  

  Winter sports

  

  Animals

  

  Photography

  

  Plant care

  

  Gardening

  

  Carpentry

  

  Books

  

  DIY & crafts

  

  Cooking & food

  

  Art & design

  

  Architecture

  

  Nature

  

  Camping

  

  Sailing / Boating

  

  Mountain

  

  Water sports

  

  Hiking
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  In exchange for your help, we offer:
  🏡 Accommodation & Home-Cooked Meals – Stay immersed in nature and share nourishing meals with us.
  🚤 Regular Boat Trips to Town – Explore Lund, Powell River, Cortes Island, and the Sunshine Coast.
  🌊 Adventures in Desolation Sound – Kayak, swim, free dive, fish, and hike through some of BC’s most stunning wilderness.
  🛠️ Hands-On Learning – Gain experience in off-grid living, construction, and sustainable homesteading.

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  Projects involving children

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

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  Help

  What You’ll Work On
  We’re looking for experienced, capable, and motivated Workawayers with skills in construction, landscaping, trail maintenance, and gardening. If you enjoy working with your hands and take pride in building and restoring, you’ll love the projects we have lined up:
  
  🏗️ Building & Restoration:
  Setting up a sauna
  Revamping a wood-burning hot tub
  Building an outdoor bathhouse
  Setting up a glamping platform
  Restoring an old log cabin
  
  🌱 Landscaping & Homesteading:
  Restoring a greenhouse for fresh produce
  Setting up beehives
  Clearing trails, gardening & general property maintenance
  Cabin upkeep & repairs
  
  Is This You?
  The ideal Workawayer for this experience:
  ✔️ Is handy and comfortable with basic construction, landscaping, or gardening
  ✔️ Enjoys working outdoors in a remote, off-grid setting
  ✔️ Is independent, resourceful, and takes initiative
  ✔️ Loves the wilderness and being on the water
  ✔️ Can embrace island life—no cars, just boats, trails, and starry nights

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  English: Fluent

  This host offers a language exchange
  This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
  You can contact them directly for more information.
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  Accommodation

  We live in a rustic, off grid oceanfront cabin. Your accommodation would either be in a private small cabin or in a private glamping tent.

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  What else ...

  A Workaway Unlike Any Other
  If you’re seeking an immersive, hands-on adventure where your work will make a real impact, this is for you. We’d love to welcome you into our family, share skills and stories, and create something beautiful together.
  
  Come help us build, restore, and connect with nature—apply now!

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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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  Can host digital nomads

  We have StarLink internet which offers good wifi connectivity.

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  Can possibly accept pets

  Dogs negotiable.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  More than two

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