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Family help off-grid in Decourcy Island, Canada

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  2026 

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  • Description

    Description

    Family Help in the Gulf Islands. Our waterfront home serves as the perfect hub for an adventurous and relaxing remote island experience in beautiful British Columbia, Canada.
    Explore the Gulf Islands in one of our Kayaks, picnic on the beach at the Provincial Park, or visit nearby Nanaimo which is just a 20 minute boat ride away. Nanaimo offers outdoor activities, cultural attractions, and a charming waterfront. It's known as "The Harbour City" and is one of Vancouver Island's most popular destinations. Other nearby Gulf Islands offer golf, restaurants, live music, tennis, wine/cider tasting, farmstands and markets, and are just a kayak away.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Light gardening
    Babysitting and creative play
  • Interests

    Interests

    Sustainability
    Gardening
    Outdoor activities
    Beach
    Sailing / Boating
    Yoga / Wellness
    Nature
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Opportunity to learn/live on an off-grid property. Opportunity to explore a publicly inaccessible, residential-only island in a protected area. Experiences include boating/kayak excursions, provincial park nature walks & beaches, private beach on property, waterfront dining, and island community events such as the Annual Regatta, concerts, and happy hours.

  • Au pair

    Au Pair Help

    This host is looking for Au pair help.

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

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

  • Help

    Help

    Someone to play with and care for our 5 year-old son during the day. If someone has a travel partner who likes gardening/yardwork, even better!

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    A private cabin is beautifully furnished for you with Starlink internet. Linens and toiletries are provided.
    We keep a panty/fridge in the main house stocked with food. Some things we like to make/have around are smoked meats, salads, sandwiches, fruit, yogurt, pasta, tacos, burgers, etc. We welcome eating dinners together but may do our own thing for breakfast/lunch.
    Groceries are delivered to the island every Friday and requests can absolutely be made. Occasionally there will be opportunities to boat into town and to other islands.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    We are an easygoing & active family of three. As our property is off-grid and remote, this situation is best suited for visitors who enjoy being in nature and can roll with things not always working as they should.
    Family car is available for use. Available to guests are paddle boards, kayaks, convertible pool table, indoor/outdoor dining, Traeger smoker, cornhole, Starlink wifi, home gym/game room, garden, and 50+ books, games & puzzles.
    Decourcy Island is a residential-only island; there are no stores or businesses on island. Decourcy Island is also host to Pirate's Cove Provincial Park.
    Transportation options to/from the island include our private boat, water taxi, or seaplane via Gulf Island Seaplanes. You would have a full studio cabin to yourself. Please no pets.

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    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

    Starlink wifi

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

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