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//I get lots of messages on here, I’ll do my best to get back to you//
//Planning on having workawayers out again starting in July 2024//
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 or hike 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 hours per week, 5 days a week. Building an outdoor adventure property!!
I will not be hosting during peak bug season May 10th to June 30th.
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.
Host has indicated that they will pay at least the minimum hourly wage of their country for each hour worked and that accommodation will also be provided. They are asking for help with a business or business activity. Contact the host directly via the site messenger for more information and details about the wage provided. Any arrangements should be agreed in advance with your host.
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
Hours expected
15-25 hours a week, 5 days per week
