Two metal tubs filled with water sit on a wooden deck overlooking a serene lake surrounded by trees, under a clear sky at sunset. Peaceful atmosphere.
This hand-drawn landscape plan features pathways, green plantings, lighting, a covered lounge, seating, beach steps, pea stone area, and rocks, designed for outdoor relaxation.
This image shows large stone steps and a stone walkway surrounded by rocks and trees, leading toward a gravel driveway and a building in the background.
A peaceful lakeside campsite with a picnic table, a dog standing nearby, a parked black pickup truck, surrounded by tall pine trees at sunset.
Stone pathway leads through a landscaped garden with mulch, rocks, and plants. Two white Adirondack chairs sit on a patio, inviting relaxation amid greenery.
A peaceful garden scene with large rocks, green shrubs, and flowering plants. A stone bench sits on a patio, surrounded by lush greenery and sunlight.
A stone pathway winds through a landscaped yard filled with large rocks and trees, leading to red Adirondack chairs arranged for gathering near a wooden deck.
A yellow CAT 305.5E mini excavator sits on dirt near a house. In the background, another small construction vehicle is parked by a garage. Trees surround.
Stone steps ascend a sloped garden, bordered by large rocks and smaller pebbles. Trees and greenery surround the area, leading up to a brick house.
This image shows a beautifully landscaped backyard with stone tiles, raised brick planters filled with flowers, lush greenery, and a staircase leading to an upper level.
A modern tiny house in the woods features large windows and a slanted roof, adjacent to a screened porch, all situated on a spacious wooden deck.
The image depicts a cozy scene of two people sitting in front of a wood-burning stove, with their feet propped up on a black mat, surrounded by a warm and inviting atmosphere.
Three men stand beside two canoes on a sandy shore, with a serene lake and lush trees in the background, under a cloudy sky.
The image depicts two people and a dog sitting on rocks, watching the sunset, with trees and a clear sky in the background, conveying a sense of serenity.
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Lakefront Landscaping in Sudbury Ontario, Canada

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    //I get lots of messages on here, I’ll likely only reply to those who I think will be the right fit for the work and group of workawayers//

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    Lakefront landscaping in Sudbury Ontario. Although my home and usual workaway is in Muskoka Ontario, I have a 3 month landscaping project in Sudbury this summer starting in June. The project is for one of the biggest homes in Sudbury. I will be renting an bnb house or cottage (will be booking early May) in Sudbury, to work Monday-Friday. You would get the option of staying in Sudbury on weekends, or visiting Muskoka. Sudbury is nice because working in the city there are no bugs during bug season. The work will consist of natural rock installations such as walls, steps, flagstone walkways and patios, gardening, planting flowers, river rock, spreading mulch, placing triple mix & topsoil, building wooden garden structures, etc. You can help with heavier work or the lighter work.

    The plan is to get a crew of about 4 people to work on this project. Although the usual Workaway in Muskoka is fairly laidback, for this project, I do need Workawayers who have experience with hands-on work for full days. If you are not experienced with working steady full days I will not be able to keep you on this project site. If you lack experience but know how to work steady and have a professional attitude, feel free to message me and talk about it! I am happy to teach, as I will be on site. It should be noted phones are only to be used on breaks. We are fairly chill, with typical days being from 9am-6pm. Pay will be between $18 for low experience up to $30 for skilled trades. Must have proper working visa. Accommodations provided, but not food. Trips to town, grocery stores etc provided. Adventures & Canadian experiences provided :)

    As someone who has also done lots of travelling, I know what guests are looking for... Outside of work, I take workawayers into the local community, go to the recreation center, see local sites, and arrange trips on weekends or at the end of the project. This summer, I would like to take some weekend backcountry canoeing & camping trips, as well as a BIG trip at the end of the project. Weekend trip ideas would be Lake Superior Provincial Park, Spanish River Provincial Park, Killarney Provincial Park. If you are up for these types of easier trips on weekends you could be a good fit! At the end of the project, towards August, I would like to arrange a large trip to Auyuittuq National Park on Baffin Island (or possibly other location!) for those who are interested, check this place out on a map :) People with experience camping in the backcountry would be a great fit!

    My Muskoka, Ontario property that is in a lot of the photos, is a 150 acre riverfront property with over 2km of private shoreline and two waterfalls, it is where my usual Workaway/life/business is which is why I kept the photos. In the summer, I run an adventure business from this property. I am renovating the house on the river right now. Weekends could be spent in your own cabin on the river if you want to come down from Sudbury.

    Please, please, please be honest about your physical working abilities and experience. I would like to hear from you if you think you'd be a good fit for this summer Workaway!

    -Mike

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    General Maintenance
  • Interests

    Interests

    Water sports
    History
    Carpentry
    Astronomy
    Outdoor activities
    Hiking
    Camping
    Adventure sports
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Your host is a paddler, maple syrup producer, builder, and lumberjack, so learning a lot about the Canadian way of life.

  • Host offers payment in line with the minimum wage

    Host offers payment in line with the minimum wage

    This host offers accommodation and payment.

  • Help

    Help

    There are four different roles, so different jobs for everyone... but between four people: Cutting granite stone, placing flagstone, levelling gravel bases, using laser levels, shovelling, spreading dirt, placing river rock, planting trees bushes and flowers, raking, spreading mulch, raking beach, installing garden fencing, building & painting garden structures etc. There will be someone on site to guide/instruct. It is a good opportunity to learn very valuable life skills.

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent
    French: Intermediate

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    In Sudbury, I will be renting a cottage, or house for 4 workawayers. You will have your own private room, with shared bathrooms/house. I will do my best to make sure everyone is a good fit, similar age, similar interests, as meeting other workawayers is a big part of the experience and reason you come to Canada :) If coming to Muskoka on weekends etc., you will have a cabin to stay in on the river.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    In Muskoka, my small town is 350 people. We have a brewery, small town pub, restaurants, cafe, general store etc. About 15 minutes away there two other towns of 15,000 people for more shopping/outings etc. Muskoka is known for cottaging, camps, tourism and beautiful nature.

    Sudbury, where the project June-August is, is a city in the middle of the forest and it has 170,000 people. Check it out on a map, it's a cool spot.

  • 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

    No problem for parking, I have a large parking area.

  • Can possibly accept pets

    Can possibly accept pets

    Pets suitable for the Canadian Wilderness only.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

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This hand-drawn landscape plan features pathways, green plantings, lighting, a covered lounge, seating, beach steps, pea stone area, and rocks, designed for outdoor relaxation.
This image shows large stone steps and a stone walkway surrounded by rocks and trees, leading toward a gravel driveway and a building in the background.
A peaceful lakeside campsite with a picnic table, a dog standing nearby, a parked black pickup truck, surrounded by tall pine trees at sunset.
Stone pathway leads through a landscaped garden with mulch, rocks, and plants. Two white Adirondack chairs sit on a patio, inviting relaxation amid greenery.
A peaceful garden scene with large rocks, green shrubs, and flowering plants. A stone bench sits on a patio, surrounded by lush greenery and sunlight.
A stone pathway winds through a landscaped yard filled with large rocks and trees, leading to red Adirondack chairs arranged for gathering near a wooden deck.
A yellow CAT 305.5E mini excavator sits on dirt near a house. In the background, another small construction vehicle is parked by a garage. Trees surround.
Stone steps ascend a sloped garden, bordered by large rocks and smaller pebbles. Trees and greenery surround the area, leading up to a brick house.
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This image shows a beautifully landscaped backyard with stone tiles, raised brick planters filled with flowers, lush greenery, and a staircase leading to an upper level.
A modern tiny house in the woods features large windows and a slanted roof, adjacent to a screened porch, all situated on a spacious wooden deck.
The image depicts a cozy scene of two people sitting in front of a wood-burning stove, with their feet propped up on a black mat, surrounded by a warm and inviting atmosphere.
Two metal tubs filled with water sit on a wooden deck overlooking a serene lake surrounded by trees, under a clear sky at sunset. Peaceful atmosphere.
Three men stand beside two canoes on a sandy shore, with a serene lake and lush trees in the background, under a cloudy sky.
The image depicts two people and a dog sitting on rocks, watching the sunset, with trees and a clear sky in the background, conveying a sense of serenity.

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