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My name is Chrissy
I have a half acre property on Gabriola Island BC which is a beautiful place to live and visit that is culturally alive in all aspects of the arts with great hiking and beaches. I am an artist own a b&b and also work at a restaurant.
Gabriola Island is a short 30 minute ferry ride to downtown Nanaimo harbour, our largest city centre nearby.
There is wildlife abounds on Gabriola ( lots of deer, wild turkeys and sea animals of course ) sure to please every animal lover and tree hugger.
In the community it is easy to find recreation of all sorts on the cheap. People here are super friendly hippie sorts.
We enjoy meeting people from all walks of life. So far, I have had work away women come to stay from Germany, France, Mexico, Belgium, Sweden, and California and Chile Japan and Italy. I found everyone had something different to give our family.
There is a coffee shop, and everything that one needs on the island. Restaurants, hardware store, gift shop, second hand stores.
We have a local bus for getting around, but does not run often. I have a bicycle that can be borrowed.
Accommodation : single bed in a bedroom in the home
Thank you for your interest. Happy Travels!
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
Animal Care
Help around the house
House sitting
Interests
Self development
Pets
Movies & TV
Events & social
Plant care
Music
Gardening
Drawing & painting
DIY & crafts
Cooking & food
Carpentry
Art & design
Animals
Yoga / Wellness
Outdoor activities
Nature
Hiking
Beach
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Live in a beautiful home with trees and nice animals. Friendly neighbors, have a quiet nature filled experience.
Help
The help I am needing would be dog / house sitting. Walking the dogs, feeding the dogs and looking after the home while I’m away. I would like someone to come June 18th or 19th until June 28th or longer. This is two days before I leave to give time to get settled.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
I speak French fluently, I don’t speak any other languages. I would prefer someone who can understand basic English and knows how to use google translate for better comprehension.
Accommodation
Single bed in a bedroom
What else ...
Gabriola is really fantastic for nature lovers so spending time going for a nature walk and hanging out in our village area are popular things to do. We have nice coffee shops and people are very friendly here .
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Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
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Thank you Chrissy for introducing me to so many people on the Island, taking me blackberry picking, going to the music jam at brickyard beach or giving me your bike so that I can explore the island by myself.
I did lots of paining! ( I think I am almost a professional… read more
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Thank you Chrissy for introducing me to so many people on the Island, taking me blackberry picking, going to the music jam at brickyard beach or giving me your bike so that I can explore the island by myself.
I did lots of paining! ( I think I am almost a professional… read more
