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My outdoor adventure property is situated on 150 acres of riverfront land in Muskoka, Ontario. There is over 2km of private riverfront, and two waterfalls. In the summer the river is great for river tubing and swimming. It is a 1km long paddle, hike or atv to the property from town (I live in town). I guide adventure tours at the land, offer accommodations and produce maple syrup. However, my main business is excavating & landscaping for cottages on nearby lakes. Pay is $17/hr. Will pay $20/hr for experienced skilled trades. 15-35 hours per week, 6 days a week. Building an outdoor adventure property!!
We often venture into town for the gym, to play sports, get groceries etc. It is not easy living off grid out in the woods, colder seasons especially will be a test, so guests should be used to the outdoors, lighting fires, have appropriate attire etc.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Living off grid in the Canadian Forest. Your host is a paddler, maple syrup producer, builder, and lumberjack, so learning a lot about the rural country life in the forests of Central Ontario.
Would be a good experience for two friends, a couple, or solo travellers. I will try to have 2-5 backpackers out at a time for the 2024 summer/fall seasons.Host offers payment in line with the minimum wage
This host offers accommodation and payment.
Help
Simple camp carpentry projects, helping with firewood, clearing trails with hand tools, helping setup maple collection systems, March-April maple syrup production help (emptying buckets, cleaning kitchen, etc). Painting & staining. Landscaping/maintenance help. Cleaning. Basic carpentry help. Stuff like that, depends on the time of year and what we have going on at the time.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Intermediate
Accommodation
Canvas Prospector Tent with wood stove. Camp kitchen and bbq. Camp outhouse. Wood fired hot tubs overlooking the river. Very private camp.
We are able to provide a trip to town every 3 days or so if you don’t have a vehicle.
What else ...
Our 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. A big part of this stay is about living on the land for most of your visit. Runs to town for food will be arranged every few days if you don’t have a vehicle. Best for outdoor adventurers!
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
No problem for parking, I have a large parking area.
Can possibly accept pets
Pets suitable for the Canadian Wilderness only.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
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