A person wearing a red hoodie sits on rocks by a body of water, surrounded by trees and a clear blue sky on a sunny day.
A young girl in a wetsuit kneels on a paddleboard in a lake, surrounded by lily pads, holding a paddle and a yellow flower.
The image depicts a weathered, rusted shipwreck on a sandy beach, with the ocean\'s waves gently lapping at its side, set against a clear blue sky.
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Acreage near the beach in Naikoon Provincial Park, BC, Canada

Availability

  2025 

 Min stay requested: at least 1 month

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  • Description

    Description

    We are a busy family who live in a place where you can explore the outdoors without tons of people and tourists. A place that is unique with no fast food restaurants or chain hotels.We have a martial arts gym offering classes in Muay Thai kickboxing and Jiu Jitsu.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Art Projects
    Language practice
    Teaching
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Animal Care
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
    Help with Computers/ Internet
  • Interests

    Interests

    Pets
    Plant care
    Music
    DIY & crafts
    Books
    Art & design
    Photography
    Languages
    Gardening
    Cooking & food
    Drawing & painting
    Carpentry
    Animals
    Cycling
    Yoga / Wellness
    Nature
    Fitness
    Camping
    Outdoor activities
    Hiking
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    This exchange would likely really be about NATURE, CHILDREN, and COMMUNITY. Haida Gwaii is a special place to visit. It is hard to find a place to stay here. There are no big chains or hotels here and Air b'n'b is quite limited. It's a local-oriented culture, and so living with a family here will give you a special sense of this place, its forests and trails, and its community.

    We are an ideal location to visit old Massett which has many galleries and long houses in which you could connect with local artists and locals. Farmers market is on Fridays which is always fun. We are located minutes from beach and river side. Naikoon park has hiking options and endless beaches near by. Take a tour with local fishermen and go fishing and catch beautiful spring, coho, and halibut. In the fall there are wonderful opportunities to go mushroom picking for chanterelles and other delights. Watch the salmon run up the Yakoun river in fall. Maybe you will also see our local Chown river bear. For sure the Sandhills Cranes, Eagles, and Geese that frequent the beach in the spring and summer. Spring, fall and winter has incredible storms and surf breaks. If you like it wild. :)

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

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

  • Help

    Help

    We have a martial arts gym and a house on acreage near the beach in Naikoon Provincial Park. We have private accommodations for you. If you're female, you will be helping me with the kids and household chores, teaching the kids something that you're passionate about, exploring, walking dogs, helping with the dog kennel.

    As a male, you would help my husband with general things involving caretaking the property.

    We will come up with a regular schedule so that you can plan other activities around it.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent

    This host offers a language exchange
    I have a basic knowledge of Japanese and some French and Spanish. I'm interested in learning more, or not, if you want to practice your English :)

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    You will have your own private room. All utilities included of course and internet.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    You can also train martial arts at our gym if that's something you're interested in. We're a homeschooling family, it would be great if you are too!

  • 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

    We use starlink for our internet connection and it works really well.

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    We have lots of space and lots of privacy. Contact us for more details.

  • Can possibly accept pets

    Can possibly accept pets

    We have pets ourselves and are open to pets.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

Host ref number: 328461264999

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A young girl in a wetsuit kneels on a paddleboard in a lake, surrounded by lily pads, holding a paddle and a yellow flower.
The image depicts a weathered, rusted shipwreck on a sandy beach, with the ocean\'s waves gently lapping at its side, set against a clear blue sky.
A person wearing a red hoodie sits on rocks by a body of water, surrounded by trees and a clear blue sky on a sunny day.

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