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The image depicts a serene rural setting, featuring a log lying on the grass in the foreground, with a cabin and trees in the background.
The image depicts a serene lakeside scene, featuring a small cabin with a porch, a grassy area with a log, and a picturesque backdrop of mountains and a lake.
The image depicts a cozy, rustic kitchen with wooden walls and ceiling, featuring a sink, mini-fridge, and microwave, with a dining table and living room area in the foreground.
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Learn some local history in a wilderness paradise near Quatsino, BC, Canada

Availability

  2025 

 Min stay requested: at least a week

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  • Description

    Description

    We own and live on a 10 acre ocean front property on Quatsino Sound on northern Vancouver Island. This is a small, quiet and peaceful boat access only community with lots of wildlife, clean fresh air and beautiful scenic views. There is access to back country for hiking, a post office, a Sunday Cafe and library, 8 km of "local road" along the waterfront. We have a BnB guest cabin available which is fully equipped with a kitchen, luxury bathroom and full queen bedroom, as well as a large TV with DVD's , electric fireplace, BBQ etc. Outdoors we have mountain bikes and a canoe available. We are developing a 1 -2 acre "garden / farm".

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Art Projects
    Language practice
    Gardening
    General Maintenance
  • Interests

    Interests

    Sustainability
    Pets
    Charity work
    Farming
    Hiking
    Nature
    Art & design
    Languages
    Gardening
    Cooking & food
    Writing
    Drawing & painting
    Animals
    Mountain
    Beach
    Outdoor activities
  • UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN goals
    No poverty
    Zero hunger
    Good health and well-being
    Quality education
    Gender equality
    Clean water and sanitation
    Affordable and clean energy
    Decent work and economic growth
    Industries, innovation and infrastructure
    Reduce inequality
    Sustainable cities and communities
    Responsible consumption and production
    Climate action
    Life below water
    Life on land
    Peace, justice and strong institutions
    Partnerships for the goals
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    We can share history of the local community since 1895, as well as indigenous history. We operate an arts studio on site and can host tours and or classes in stained glass.

  • Help

    Help

    About 2 acres of our 10 acres is "cleared" and we are developing a garden / farm. Work would include clearing brush, maintaining a garden, developing a berry patch and other landscaping and gardening type tasks.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    Spanish: Beginner

    This host offers a language exchange
    Would be happy to exchange language skills with any language world wide, we have English and some French

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    A gorgeous fully equipped guest cabin with luxury bathroom and full Queen bedroom. Comfortable living room with large screen TV, electric fireplace and spectacular views. Wrap around deck with outdoor furniture and BBQ.

    We are offering to provide food for the entire workaway stay including fresh, frozen, canned and dried groceries located in the fully equipped kitchen and fridges and freezer on the property in the guest cabin so that our guests can be fairly independent if they choose. We are also offering some shared meals with us in our own home also on the property.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    There is a small community to explore including a local museum, library and cafe (open Sundays). Arrangements can be made to travel by "mailboat" back and forth to town for supplies as necessary.

  • 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 possibly accept pets

    Can possibly accept pets

    We love dogs and often have one or more around that we look after.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

Host ref number: 334574793361

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The image depicts a serene rural setting, featuring a log lying on the grass in the foreground, with a cabin and trees in the background.
The image depicts a serene lakeside scene, featuring a small cabin with a porch, a grassy area with a log, and a picturesque backdrop of mountains and a lake.
The image depicts a cozy, rustic kitchen with wooden walls and ceiling, featuring a sink, mini-fridge, and microwave, with a dining table and living room area in the foreground.
The image depicts a cozy dining room with a table set for two, offering a scenic view of a lake and mountains through a window with open blinds.
The image depicts a wooden statue of a beaver dressed in a red RCMP uniform, standing in front of a lush greenery backdrop.

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