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We are revamping our garden to grow more of our own food and are looking for a single or couple to help out 3 hours a day 5 days a week.
We live in an amazing location a 10 minute walk to the ocean and the same distance to downtown Victoria on a quiet street with a view of the Olympic Mountains and ocean. You can attend free music and events at government house - 5 minutes away and browse the Saturday market just down the street for beautiful flowers, vegetables and local crafts.
We are a recently retired couple who love to travel - most recently we spent 5 weeks in Japan.we also have travelled to Vietnam, Thailand, many countries in Europe and Cuba. We also love cycling (year round) and camping (summer).
Victoria is a ferry ride away from Vancouver and Seattle if you are looking for city life and a 4 hour bus ride from Tofino for surfing and amazing beaches. Lots of camping, hiking close by and a great cycling network with protected bike lanes (we have spare bikes). Victoria hosts many free festivals throughout the years and has a pretty good music scene.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Interests
Culture
Sustainability
Politics / Social justice
Events & social
Charity work
Plant care
Gardening
DIY & crafts
Cooking & food
Carpentry
Books
Yoga / Wellness
Outdoor activities
Nature
Hiking
Cycling
Camping
Beach
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
You can join us cycling, swimming, picnicking generally enjoying the lovely summertime on the west coast of Canada. Victoria is home to many festivals and community events that you can also join us at.
I can also teach you how to make sour dough bread, fresh pasta and fresh pizza dough. We can cook and share meals together - joining us as part of the family.
We can also teach you the key points of natural gardening including how to prune trees, organically manage insects that try to eat our vegetables and the different types of plants and flowers that can grow in Victoria.
English language instruction is also available as Don is a former english teacher.
Help
We would like someone(s) to work with us on the building and expanding our garden. You will need to be able to do some lifting, digging, weeding etc
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
You will have your own bedroom with a queen bed and large closet. Our home has 2 full bathrooms.
We are omnivores but can easily cook vegetarian meals.
We are a non-smoking home, moderate alcohol consumption is ok. There isn’t space for extra guests/visitors in your room.
What else ...
Victoria is close to Vancouver if you are looking for city life and about 4 hours from Tofino for surfing and amazing beaches. Lots of camping, hiking close by and a great cycling network with protected bike lanes.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
My animals / pets
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