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Description
We are a couple who have a nice house near the university in Waterloo ,On Canada. We are bicycling enthusiasts with bicycles the candidates could use to get around the city. We need help with house cleaning and maintenance. We are close to Toronto and Niagara Falls and there will be opportunities to see both. You will have your own large bedroom with private bathroom . There is a walk out to back yard and also exercise equipment and hot tub which candidate could use. Waterloo is a very progressive city with 3 Universities and a leader in new technology in Canada. Also we have a famous farmers market that runs 3 days a week and which bus tours frequent. We have a big farm community of old order Mennonites in the area. Also we are only a 1/2 hour away from the renowned Shakespeare festival in Stratford Ontario. Kitchener/Waterloo also has a Symphony Live theatre with out standing artists. There also are Drayton theatres with professional entertainment close by. The grand river runs through the cities and there is opportunity to canoe or kayak on the river. There are also many hiking trails and clubs in the area.
Let us know if you would like to cook your own meals and we supply the groceries. We would prefer 2 guys or a guy
and a girl.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
See above profile re all there is in our area. English is the main language in this area and the candidate should have some knowledge of English but could improve it during the stay. The culture of the area attracts many tourists and would be a something new for the visitor. Such as the markets , the German heritage and food, and closeness to the universities with many students from all over the world. Many interesting pubs and restaurants. Local bus service down the street. Regular bus service to Toronto. We will supply bicycles, and there are many biking trails and roads lanes to explore the city and country side.
Help
We need help for 1st 2 weeks in June at least.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
Private bright bedroom overlooking the gardens with private bathroom with shower. Use of hot tub and exercise equipment.2 Queen size bed.
What else ...
We have been doing this for about 3 years with this type of exchange.We are flexible and will help the candidate to see sights locally and Niagara Falls and Toronto are a bus ride away and buses are very close. Waterloo is a beautiful city and safe. Also there is a ski hill available for visitors in the city.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Feedback (11)
They were extremely accommodating and welcoming. Their house and the workawayers room is very comfortable, warm and spacious. Both Diane and Lloyd… read more
Fortunately they lended us their bikes,… read more
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They were extremely accommodating and welcoming. Their house and the workawayers room is very comfortable, warm and spacious. Both Diane and Lloyd… read more
Fortunately they lended us their bikes,… read more
completing every task to our satisfaction. We would highly recommend them for any one looking for excellent workers.
We wish them the best in any future endeavors and there travels in Canada.
Diane & Lloyd
In the first day we arrived, They picked up us from train station, and prepared Chinese food to welcome us.
During our stay, they treated us like their own children, always remembering what we like and put drinks or foods into fridge.
Everyday work is easy to learn and they were happy to share the knowledge… read more
of all… read more
We got to exchange stories , life visions , magnificent meals every day so different from one and the other . We had a wonderful time helping and accomplishing numerous tasks around their gorgeous… read more
I 100% recommend people to live the experience of staying… read more
