Share my daily life and discover Dunster, Canada

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  2026 

 Min stay requested: 1 week or less

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  • Description

    Description

    Hi, I am hoping to find a couple to help me get the garden ready and create a new growing space, build some pea and bean supports and the ongoing weeding, tilling, transplanting and planting. I have a small acreage in a rural community located in the beautiful ROBSON Valley. If you love the mountains this is a great place to hike, bike, fish, paddle…….

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
  • Interests

    Interests

    Charity work
    Vegetarian or vegan
    Events & social
    Sustainability
    Van life
    Movies & TV
    Performing arts
    Music
    Carpentry
    Cooking & food
    Gardening
    Art & design
    Water sports
    Hiking
    Nature
    Camping
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    While I like to let my helpers ‘figure it out’ I am more than happy to provide guidance in all aspects of my life here. I live alone, happy to share meals, will do the cooking and provide snacks. There is another family living on the land with kids and pets who are kind and social.
    Music is a big part of my life. If you want to ‘tickle the ivories’ or strum an instrument you are in the right place. Lots of room to wander outdoors, see wildlife, breathe fresh air and have clean water.
    Dunster is a lovely community, the Fraser River runs through it, there is a passenger train, the closest village is McBride, 18km away and Mount ROBSON is half an hour.
    In the summer there are farmers markets in the four communities close by.

  • Help

    Help

    I need help with the garden, getting things planted, tilling, weeding and building some new supports for peas and beans. I am challenged with years of ‘gardeners back’ and find most digging and bending aspects of the garden to be pretty painful these days. I do however actively putter around the yard most days and like to keep busy making my country home efficient and beautiful. There is an ongoing need to put up firewood, and ever present house maintenance.

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    I have a semi private bedroom in the house and the place is all available to you. We will share a bathroom. If you prefer to camp, that can easily be made to be very comfortable. I like to cook healthy dinners and would enjoy sharing them during your time here if you like. Otherwise I can provide groceries if you like the privacy of the van/camp situation. Fruit, granola and yogurt is the standard around here for breakfast. If you have your own camper van I can provide power and water.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    It would be helpful to have your own transportation as the area is quite rural. Mountain biking and rafting are very popular as well as hiking. Mcbride has a good museum, library, cafe, hospital, grocery stores, train station. It is 18 km west. There are opportunities of all kinds if you do your research.

  • 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

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    I have acres here and can provide power and water if needed. I would prefer a couple or two friends travelling but one person for a few days would work at this time as well.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

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The image depicts a serene garden scene with vibrant flowers, a wooden chair, and a majestic mountain range in the background, set against a clear blue sky.
A dog stands on its hind legs, grasping a tree trunk with its front paws, in a wooded area with a mix of grass and trees.
The image depicts a row of fennel plants growing in the ground, with their white bulbs and green fronds visible, surrounded by soil and weeds.
The image depicts a charming house with a lush garden, featuring a wooden exterior, green roof, and a serene mountainous backdrop under a partly cloudy sky.
The image depicts a serene scene of a mother bear and her two cubs grazing in a lush grassy field, with trees visible in the background.
The image depicts a wicker basket overflowing with fresh garlic bulbs, situated on a distressed white wooden table alongside a pair of pruning shears.
The image depicts a serene lake scene with a child standing on the shore, surrounded by kayaks and a dock, set against a backdrop of trees and mountains under a cloudy sky.
The image depicts a woodpile stacked against a house, with a window reflecting a mountainous landscape and a yellow log splitter situated in front of the pile.
The image depicts a scenic road with a red car in the foreground, set against a majestic snow-capped mountain and a blue sky with clouds.
The image depicts a cozy bedroom with a bed, dresser, and window, featuring a guitar and other decorative items, bathed in natural light from the window.
The image depicts a white camper van with brown stripes parked on grass, featuring an open door and a ladder leading to the side entrance.
The image depicts a collection of fresh vegetables arranged on a white wooden table, including broccoli, cucumbers, peppers, and beans, showcasing a vibrant display of produce.
The image depicts a rustic wooden house with a lush garden in front, featuring a vibrant green plant with large leaves and a blue wooden fence, set against a mountainous backdrop.
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