A happy man with a beard and hat poses outdoors with two smiling children, all showing peace signs. Trees and a peaceful lake are in the background.
A cozy kitchen and dining area with a wooden floor, island, laptop on the dining table, hanging lights, fruit, plants, and bright red accent wall.
This image shows a rustic log cabin surrounded by tall evergreen trees, featuring large windows, a green roof, a small porch, and grassy yard in sunlight.
A group of people gathers outdoors among tall trees, sitting on chairs near cabins. One person relaxes in a red hammock, enjoying a sunny, peaceful afternoon.
A cozy wooden cabin sits in a sunny clearing surrounded by tall pine trees. Large windows and a small porch add charm to this rustic retreat.
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Join our family in the rural idyll of Lachute, Québec, Canada

Availability

  2025 

 Min stay requested: 1 month or more

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  • Description

    Description

    Hello Workawayers!

    I'm looking for a reliable, respectful, and independent person who would like to exchange some help around the house for free room and board. This is a win-win situation: you'll be welcomed into a peaceful family home, with good food and a comfortable space, in exchange for regular help with everyday tasks.

    What I offer:

    - A large private room with a sink (the room needs to be prepared as our first task :-)
    - Access to the kitchen, bathroom, washer/dryer, and outdoor yard
    - Occasional use of my car, depending on needs (otherwise, the Argenteuil bus line runs daily)

    A calm and friendly atmosphere in a quiet neighborhood surrounded by nature — a river flows just a few meters from the house, and a beautiful old-growth forest is within walking distance for peaceful walks or relaxation

    I believe in clear and respectful communication, and I’m open to discussing arrangements that suit us both. Trust and flexibility are key to making this kind of exchange work.

    If this sounds like the kind of experience you're looking for, feel free to message me and tell me a bit about yourself: your background, skills, availability, and what you're hoping to find through a Workaway exchange.

    Looking forward to hearing from you!

    Bonjour!

    Je suis à la recherche d’une personne fiable, respectueuse et autonome, intéressée par un échange de services contre le gîte et le couvert. Il s’agit d’un arrangement gagnant-gagnant : vous serez logé(e), nourri(e) et accueilli(e) dans un environnement familial paisible, en échange d’un coup de main régulier dans la vie quotidienne.

    Ce que j’offre :

    - Une grande chambre privée avec lavabo

    - Accès à la cuisine, salle de bain, laveuse/sécheuse et cour extérieure

    - Possibilité d’utiliser ma voiture à l’occasion, selon les besoins. Sinon, le service d’autobus d’Argenteuil passe quotidiennement

    - Une ambiance conviviale, dans un quartier tranquille entouré de nature : une rivière coule à quelques mètres de la maison et une forêt centenaire est accessible à pied pour les moments de détente

    Tout est discutable si la communication est claire et respectueuse. Ce genre d’échange repose sur la confiance et la souplesse de part et d’autre.

    Si ce mode de vie vous interpelle, écrivez-moi en me parlant un peu de vous, de vos expériences, de vos disponibilités et de ce que vous recherchez dans un échange de services.

    Au plaisir de vous lire!

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Babysitting and creative play
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
  • Interests

    Interests

    Events & social
    Politics / Social justice
    Technology
    Culture
    Movies & TV
    Farming
    Plant care
    Music
    History
    DIY & crafts
    Art & design
    Architecture
    Cooking & food
    Gardening
    Performing arts
    Drawing & painting
    Carpentry
    Cycling
    Hiking
    Outdoor activities
    Beach
    Dancing
    Yoga / Wellness
    Team sports
    Nature
    Camping
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Welcoming someone from another part of the world is a true gift. We hope to learn more about your culture, your traditions, your recipes, and your ways of living, thinking, and organizing daily life. Whatever you have to share — no matter where you're from — we are genuinely interested.

    We live in a peaceful and friendly environment, ideal for meaningful human connection. You’ll be integrated into our family life: shared meals, campfire chats, nature walks, or small outings nearby. We love simplicity, good vibes, and good food! In the summer, we often go swimming in local lakes and rivers and enjoy BBQs.

    Music, guitar, piano, swing dancing, board games, and fishing are just a few of the activities we enjoy.

    Depending on your interests, you can also take part in local activities such as markets, community events, hiking, and more — a chance to discover an authentic Québec lifestyle, surrounded by forest, rivers, and warm-hearted people



    Accueillir une personne d’ailleurs est une richesse. Nous espérons en apprendre davantage sur votre culture, vos traditions, vos recettes, vos façons de vivre, de penser ou d’organiser le quotidien. Ce que vous avez à partager — peu importe d’où vous venez — nous intéresse sincèrement.

    Nous vivons dans un environnement paisible et accueillant, propice aux échanges humains. Vous serez intégré(e) à notre vie familiale : repas partagés, discussions autour d’un feu de camp, promenades en nature ou sorties dans les environs. Nous aimons la simplicité, la bonne humeur et les bons repas! L'été, nous allons nous baigner dans les lacs et rivières, BBQ.

    Musique, guitare, piano, danser le swing, jouer à des jeux de société et pêcher sont des exemples d'activités.

    Selon vos intérêts, vous pourrez participer à des activités locales (marchés, événements communautaires, randonnées, etc.) et découvrir un mode de vie typiquement québécois, entre forêt, rivière et convivialité.

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

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

  • Help

    Help

    I’m looking for someone versatile, who can provide flexible and regular support with day-to-day tasks. Since the arrival of our children, many things have piled up in and around the house — your help would be truly appreciated.

    Tasks may include:

    Helping with childcare, sometimes including meal preparation
    Running errands and grocery shopping
    Daily cleaning and occasional deeper cleaning
    Contributing to the improvement of your room (already livable, but still in progress)
    Outdoor maintenance (weeding, mowing, trimming shrubs, picking up branches)
    Various small projects depending on current needs (light DIY, seasonal organizing, etc.)


    Je cherche quelqu’un de polyvalent, capable d’offrir un soutien souple et régulier dans les tâches du quotidien. Depuis la naissance des enfants, plusieurs tâches se sont accumulées dans et autour de la maison. Votre aide serait précieuse. Cela comprend :

    - Un appui pour la garde des enfants, incluant parfois la préparation des repas.

    - Les courses et comissions

    - Le ménage (quotidien et à l’occasion plus en profondeur)

    - Une contribution à l’aménagement de votre chambre, déjà habitable mais à compléter

    - L’entretien extérieur (désherbage, tonte, taille d’arbustes, ramassage de branches)

    - Divers petits projets selon les besoins : bricolage léger, rangement saisonnier, etc.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent
    French: Fluent
    Spanish: Beginner

    This 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

    The person hosted will sleep in the basement, in a large private room. The room is equipped with a sink, a bed, and basic furniture, and offers enough space to feel comfortable and independent. The bathroom is located nearby, on the same floor. It is occasionally shared, but you will generally have exclusive use of it, making it a quasi-private space. The main entrance to the house is shared, as is access to the kitchen, the dining room, the laundry room (washer/dryer), and the outdoor courtyard. We share these spaces while respecting everyone's schedules and needs. The children require a routine with mealtime assistance: healthy as much as possible. They normally enjoy participating in meal planning. The accommodation is quiet, well heated in winter, and remains cool in summer. The environment is conducive to relaxation, surrounded by nature, with a river just steps away and a century-old forest within walking distance.

    I will provide 3 meals a day and more if needed (some treats!) in exchange for up to 25 hours a week of help (with 3 full days off).


    La personne accueillie dormira au sous-sol, dans une grande chambre privée. La pièce est équipée d’un lavabo, d’un lit, de mobilier de base, et offre suffisamment d’espace pour se sentir confortable et autonome. La salle de bain est située à proximité, au même étage. Elle est partagée occasionnellement, mais vous en aurez généralement l’usage exclusif, ce qui en fait un espace quasi privé.

    L’entrée principale de la maison est commune, tout comme l’accès à la cuisine, à la salle à manger, à la buanderie (laveuse/sécheuse) et à la cour extérieure. Nous partageons ces espaces dans le respect des horaires et des besoins de chacun.

    Les enfants demandent une routine avec l'aide au repas : santé tant que possible. Ils aiment normalement participer à la conception des repas.

    Le logement est calme, bien chauffé en hiver, et reste frais l’été. L’environnement est propice à la détente, entouré de nature, avec une rivière à quelques pas et une forêt centenaire accessible à pied.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    Lachute, located in the Argenteuil region of the Laurentians, is a small town surrounded by nature. It offers a peaceful and friendly atmosphere — perfect for enjoying the outdoors.

    You can use the local bus service to get to Lachute or Saint-Jérôme, and I can occasionally lend you my car when needed.

    Nearby, you’ll find hiking trails, bike paths, rivers for swimming or paddling, and winter activities like snowshoeing or cross-country skiing. The town also features a large flea market, cozy cafés, community events, and seasonal festivals.

    It’s an ideal place to discover local Québec culture while living close to nature.


    Lachute, située dans la MRC d’Argenteuil, est une petite ville des Laurentides entourée de nature. L’ambiance y est calme, conviviale et parfaite pour profiter du plein air.

    Vous pouvez utiliser le service d'autobus de la ville pour aller à Lachute ou Saint Jérôme, mais je peux parfois prêter ma voiture.

    À proximité, vous trouverez des sentiers de randonnée, des pistes cyclables, des rivières pour se baigner ou pagayer, ainsi que des activités hivernales comme la raquette ou le ski de fond. La ville propose aussi un grand marché aux puces, des cafés, des événements communautaires et des festivals saisonniers.

    Un endroit idéal pour découvrir la culture locale québécoise tout en vivant proche de la nature.

  • 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

    This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    This host can provide space for campervans.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

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A cozy kitchen and dining area with a wooden floor, island, laptop on the dining table, hanging lights, fruit, plants, and bright red accent wall.
This image shows a rustic log cabin surrounded by tall evergreen trees, featuring large windows, a green roof, a small porch, and grassy yard in sunlight.
A group of people gathers outdoors among tall trees, sitting on chairs near cabins. One person relaxes in a red hammock, enjoying a sunny, peaceful afternoon.
A happy man with a beard and hat poses outdoors with two smiling children, all showing peace signs. Trees and a peaceful lake are in the background.
A cozy wooden cabin sits in a sunny clearing surrounded by tall pine trees. Large windows and a small porch add charm to this rustic retreat.

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