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Learn new skills and enjoy nature in Orangeville, Ontario, Canada

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  • Description

    Description

    We are a young couple who have traveled to many different areas around the world. We love to have new experiences and meet interesting people. We have benefited greatly from people over the years opening their homes to us, and we want to be able to give back now that we have settled a bit. We have a 2 young daughters, born in 2021 and 2024, and a very friendly labrador.

    Our home is in a quiet street in a subdivision in Orangeville, Ontario. We have a 1 acre property, very close to Island Lake Conservation Area. We are also close to downtown Orangeville (about 1.5 km).
    Orangeville is located 45 min drive North of Toronto. The surrounding area is filled with beautiful nature trails, hiking, and rivers. We are 1 hour south of Wasaga beach (the longest freshwater sand beach in the world), 2 hours south of Muskoka, 2 hours south east of Tobermory.

    A car would be handy to give you more freedom when you stay with us, but not necessary.

    At this time, we are not accepting stays longer than 2 weeks. Ideally we would like a 1-2 week stay.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Language practice
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Babysitting and creative play
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    We are happy to teach you about Canadian culture, take you to interesting places, teach you English, and teach you anything else that we know. Mark is an Engineer but is also skilled in plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and automation. Alayna works in Medicine, and has additional skills in art, cooking and sewing.

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

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

  • Help

    Help

    We are pretty flexible in terms of the "work" that you do. It could range from yardwork, cooking, cleaning, painting, gardening etc.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent
    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

    You would have your own room and Queen size bed located in our brightly lit basement. You would have your own couch and TV. We may need to go down occasionally to access the utility room, or the freezer. The bathroom is located on a different level and is shared.

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    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

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The image shows a family of three posing for a photo, with the mother and father holding their child, who is sitting on a couch. The family is dressed in casual clothing.
The image shows a group of people standing on a rocky cliff, with a body of water below them. The cliff is surrounded by greenery and the sky is visible in the background.
The image depicts a woman carrying a baby in a forest, surrounded by trees with yellow leaves, with a dog sitting beside her on a path covered in fallen leaves.
The image depicts a serene backyard scene with a large house, lush green grass, trees, and a group of people, including children and adults, enjoying the outdoors.
The image depicts a serene scene of a person and their dog standing on a rocky shoreline, surrounded by crystal-clear water and majestic cliffs.
The image depicts a man standing on a snowy hill with a dog and a baby in a carrier, set against a winter landscape with trees and a cloudy sky.
The image depicts a two-story brick house with a snow-covered front yard, featuring a man and his dog standing outside the entrance at night.
The image depicts a serene forest scene with a dog walking on a dirt path, surrounded by lush green trees and foliage, exuding a sense of tranquility.
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The image depicts a serene backyard scene with a lush green lawn, trees, bushes, and a group of wild turkeys roaming freely in the distance.
The image shows a family of four posing for a photo, with two adults and two children, all dressed in casual clothing, standing together in front of a natural outdoor setting.
The image depicts a serene scene of a couple and their dog sitting in front of a charming brick house, surrounded by a blooming tree and lush greenery.

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