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Description
We are 300 acre guest ranch with a authentic Western Saloon, log cabins, campground and a trail riding business in the Wells Gray Provincial Park. We take good care of horses, a few Highland cattle, chickens, dogs and cats - animal lovers will have a blast! You will be a part of about approx. 7 staff members... We speak English, Dutch, French, Hungarian, and a little bit of German...
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Interests
Art & design
Books
Astronomy
Carpentry
Drawing & painting
Performing arts
Cooking & food
Gardening
Languages
Photography
Plant care
Animals
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
You’ll meet guests from all over the world—of all ages and backgrounds—as well as many wonderful Canadians. During your time here, you’ll build close friendships and meaningful connections with guests, fellow staff, and our neighbours.
If you are interested in horsemanship, you will receive a solid introduction to Western riding, guiding, and horse care. We’re happy to help you develop skills in these areas and support you as you learn. You can also explore other areas such as animal care, hospitality, and farming—wherever your interests lead you.Host offers payment in line with the minimum wage
This host offers accommodation and payment.
Help
Our team is made up of several key roles: a maintenance person (craftsman preferred), one or two Wranglers, a chef, and one or two helpers who assist mainly with cleaning and laundry.
– Maintenance (Handyman):
Responsible for all repairs, fencing, lawn mowing, cutting firewood, and general upkeep. We prefer someone with experience as a craftsman, builder, or handyman. If you are comfortable working with a chainsaw, we’d love to hear from you.
– Wrangler (Riding Guide / Horse Care):
Wranglers must be very experienced riders, with at least 10 years of weekly riding experience, and physically able to lift a 15–20 kg Western saddle onto a horse. A solid understanding of horsemanship is essential. Since we host international guests, fluent English is required. Wranglers also help with general duties such as cleaning rooms, serving dinner, or assisting in other tasks when fellow team members have time off.
– Chamber Maid / Housekeeping:
Daily tasks include cleaning rooms, doing laundry, and helping with breakfast or check-ins/outs. As we have only a few rooms, the cleaning portion takes around four hours per day. There are plenty of other areas where you can assist depending on your interests—such as caring for chickens, horses, and livestock, lawn mowing, and general ranch help.
– Chef:
You’ll have a great deal of autonomy. Responsibilities include planning, ordering supplies, preparing meals, and managing the kitchen. The ranch serves one set dinner at 6:30 pm, five days a week, with the goal of creating a delicious, casual dining experience within our Western-style saloon/restaurant. We offer competitive wage, gratuity, and if needed 'room & board' and the usual days off. We are kind of a big family and everybody helps everybody... A good team-spirit is a very important part of our Ranch.
Applicants must be legally eligible to work in Canada, and we require a commitment from the beginning of May until the end of September.
We offer a competitive wage, room and board, gratuities, regular days off, respectful and supportive management, and a fun, positive work environment!
International applicants are welcome! Please note that if you are not a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, a Working Holiday Visa or another valid Canadian work visa is required.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
Hungarian: Fluent
Dutch: Fluent
German: BeginnerThis host offers a language exchange
This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
You can contact them directly for more information.
Accommodation
Accommodation, shared bathroom ( 1 roommate).
What else ...
We offer free pick-up from the Kamloops airport, which is about two hours away. The Wells Gray Provincial Park provides endless opportunities for adventure—hiking, canoeing, whitewater rafting, horseback riding, and much more. If you love exploring nature, we’re happy to help you make the most of your time here.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
Workawayers with their own campervan or motorhomes are welcome!
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
My animals / pets
FERDINAND
FERDI is one of our house cats; shy but also a sweet heart. He is a very good hunter and brings you always some 'gifts'.
MITZI
MITZI is our old barn cat. She belongs to the ranch like the old barn. Mitzi has her own mind and is a good hunter. She loves to live in the barn.
BARNY
BARNY is one of 3 cats that came to the Ranch as stray cats. He is special in several aspects and always needy in love.
SCOTCH
Scotch is the most pictured animal at the ranch. He is - like Syra - 13 1/2 y old and his hinds do not let him move fast anymore. He has a very good minded and sweet nature.
SYRA
Syra is an 13 1/2y old dog that turned blind last year. She has a very sweet nature and is mostly sleeping.
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I've stayed for 9 months with Elvira and Dani and had an amazing time after not such a great start of being in Canada. I changed unplanned from another place to the ranch where they welcomed me with open arms!
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It was a great experience and I recommend it to everyone that loves the great outdoors.
The ranch is located in the middle of a beautiful provincial park and since you can take one of the ranch cars, you have access to the most beautiful hikes.
I'm from a big city so… read more
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I've stayed for 9 months with Elvira and Dani and had an amazing time after not such a great start of being in Canada. I changed unplanned from another place to the ranch where they welcomed me with open arms!
I felt right… read more
It was a great experience and I recommend it to everyone that loves the great outdoors.
The ranch is located in the middle of a beautiful provincial park and since you can take one of the ranch cars, you have access to the most beautiful hikes.
I'm from a big city so… read more
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