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Join us to help with general maintenance and gardening in Baie-Saint-Paul, Québec, Canada

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  • Description

    Description

    We are a Belgian-Canadian couple living in the beautiful town of Baie-Saint-Paul, Québec, Canada. Élisabeth (45) is a social worker, Roel (47) works for a hiking non-profit organisation. We really like outdoor activities like hiking, snowshoes walking, skiing and crosscountry skiing and we live in a dream region for that kind of activities. We have renovated most of our 150 year old heritage home, but there's still some work to do around the house and in the garden, depending on the seasons.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

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

    Interests

    Farming
    Self development
    Politics / Social justice
    Vegetarian or vegan
    Sustainability
    Pets
    Culture
    Charity work
    Plant care
    Books
    Gardening
    Cooking & food
    Carpentry
    Animals
    Winter sports
    Yoga / Wellness
    Nature
    Camping
    Mountain
    Water sports
    Outdoor activities
    Hiking
    Cycling
    Adventure sports
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    We can show you our beautiful region, the best places to hike, to see local wildlife and do kayak. And you can get a taste of some traditional Canadian and Belgian recepies. We also like to learn new recepies and taste meals from different countries.

    The goal is to work together, the four of us, so we can learn from each other and help each other. If you want to acquire some basic maintenance skills, this would be a good place.

    We have traveled a lot and we were volunteers with workaway ourselves. We really liked the experience and the exchange and we know workaway is a two way street.

    At home, we speek french, so, if you want, you can learn french !

  • Help

    Help

    We have renovated most of our house, but there are still a lot of small chores to do, like painting and some trimming. We still have some heritage windows to renovate. We and you together can do that like a whirlwind :-)

    Ideally you are a couple and you stay for two weeks.

    We have a vegetable garden and fruit garden, so there's always some work to do in our garden, mainly after and before winter.

    We would like you to help for 25 hours a week. We can plan together how much hours on which day to get you the maximum of days off during your stay.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent
    French: Fluent
    Dutch: Fluent
    German: Intermediate
    Spanish: Beginner

    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.

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    We have a big private bedroom with queen-size bed and private bathroom for you. We provide all the meals as long as you stay. Most of them are vegetarian, gluten free and vegan.

    We live in town, next to the Gouffre river. Depending on the season you can rent kayaks. Shops, banks, restaurants and museums are at walking distance. The Saint Laurence stream as well. We can provide rides to go hiking and sightseeing around the area.

    We like cultural exchange and we like to get to know you. But we appreciate our private time as well, and we suppose you do also.

    We have a cat and some chickens.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    Community bus : mobilitecharlevoix.ca/

    Tourism : tourisme-charlevoix.com/

    Rent Bicycle in Baie-St-Paul : baiecycle.org/

    Bus from Québec to Baie-Saint-Paul: intercar.ca/fr/carte-des-terminus

  • 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

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    Internet without limit.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

    Profile photo of 5 chickens

    5 chickens

    Yasmine

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Freshly harvested carrots with green tops lie on the garden soil among fallen autumn leaves, under bright sunlight. Trees, a shed, and blue sky are visible.
A charming rustic house with a metal roof, wooden porch, surrounded by greenery and autumn trees under a clear blue sky, exuding a cozy, inviting atmosphere.
A group of reddish-brown chickens forage on the ground near a tree and a fence, with some greenery and houses visible in the background.
A person on a ladder, wearing a hat and glasses, paints the window frame of a red brick house outside on a sunny day with blue sky.
Two smiling hikers stand on a scenic tidal flat, wearing backpacks, sunglasses, and outdoor gear. A group of people walks in the background under a bright sky.
A relaxed cat lounges comfortably on a blue chair, basking in warm sunlight by a window, with a radio and scenic garden view outside. Cozy scene.
The image depicts a bathroom with a white bathtub, toilet, and sink, featuring a window with wooden trim and a blue wall, and a wooden vanity with a mirror.
The image depicts a serene garden scene, featuring lush greenery and a wooden fence, captured through a screen door with a view of the surrounding trees and sky.
A person is tending to a garden with a variety of plants and a fence in the background. The garden is well-maintained, with neatly trimmed grass and a few trees.
The image depicts a thriving garden with a diverse array of plants and trees, showcasing a well-maintained outdoor space with a sense of vibrancy and life.
The image depicts four individuals standing on a rocky outcrop, with a mountainous landscape stretching into the distance behind them. The sky is overcast.
The image depicts a serene scene of a tree-lined body of water, with a large tree trunk in the foreground and a calm atmosphere, evoking a sense of peacefulness and tranquility.
The image depicts a man kayaking on a river, wearing an orange life jacket and holding a yellow paddle, surrounded by trees and a blue sky.

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