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Description
Looking for a true adventure? Look no further.
Come and help out at BC's nicest wilderness recreation facility! We were originally built as a seven home, $10M estate for the private use of friends and family. The kids are all grown now so we are now a five star boutique facility that hosts 12 guests per week. Our location is at Chilko Lake, which is the largest alpine lake in North America. Fifty miles long, 1,100 feet deep, it is ringed by mountains and glaciers. We are next door to a 5M acre pristine wilderness tract that allows for endless outdoor activities.
Work centers around hosting guests and maintaining the facility. Applicants must be of good character and heart, and have a can-do attitude. These are the most important qualifications sought. We are off the grid and 200 miles to a grocery store, so it is important that volunteers are easy-going and work well with other people. Our signature products are great hospitality and good karma.
Payment is equal to BC's minimum wage which at this time is $17.40 hour.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
They will see the best of what Canada has to offer. We are in a pristine wilderness location with glacier fed lakes, wildlife and a purity and vastness that is unparalleled.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Host offers payment in line with the minimum wage
This host offers accommodation and payment.
Help
Seeking staff for 2025 season for hospitality and housekeeping, massage therapy and guides.
Guides would take guests on activities such as:
-Hiking
-River and lake boat trips
-Fishing (spin & fly-fishing)
-ATV rides
-Kayaking
-Archery
-Axe-throwing
Please reach out if you are interested and have the skills to help us out with any of the above. We'd love to hear from you!
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
We have excellent staff facilities. 3 x private ensuite rooms & 5 large glamping tents with electricity and access to newly built staff bathrooms.
What else ...
Lots of recreation possibilities in the most beautiful location in BC. Kayaking, fishing, archery, axe-throwing and hiking are some of the activities available.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
Yes, we have Starlink across the property.
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
Can possibly accept pets
This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Feedback (5)
I mainly worked in the background and did a lot of woodwork and carpentry for one of the cabins. Towards the end of my stay, I worked closely with the general manager Craig. We completed a lot of maintenance tasks and shut… read more
Unfortunately I never met Phil and Anne due to Covid but their place is beautiful! There's tons of wildlife around, incredible landscape and cool activities like kayaking down a… read more
Jason was involved in many projects with us, including servicing all of our ATVs, helping to build an archery range, fixed broken generators and bobcats and… read more
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I mainly worked in the background and did a lot of woodwork and carpentry for one of the cabins. Towards the end of my stay, I worked closely with the general manager Craig. We completed a lot of maintenance tasks and shut… read more
Unfortunately I never met Phil and Anne due to Covid but their place is beautiful! There's tons of wildlife around, incredible landscape and cool activities like kayaking down a… read more
Jason was involved in many projects with us, including servicing all of our ATVs, helping to build an archery range, fixed broken generators and bobcats and… read more
They are a funny crew and I had a great time with the other two workaway rascals ;)
