Off-grid living, and spend time with sled dogs near Dawson City, Canada

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  Description

  Hello and welcome. We are a family of 3, living off grid living about 10km upriver from Dawson City, in the old agricultural area called Sunnydale. Access is by boat over the Yukon River or by vehicle the Top of the World Hwy.
  
  We grow our own food, gather our firewood and berries and hunt for our own wild meat.
  
  We also keep 11 dogs, who act as pets and sled-dogs for transportation and adventure in winter.
  
  We have many DIY projects on the go, including a log addition to our current home, which we are looking for helpful and talented hands to come join and add their talents to the project!
  
  We have a nice size garden which provides enough food for our family and you too, but that is only possible if we all spend time and help out a little bit each day, including with planting, weeding, tilling and watering and loving the plants.
  
  Other projects include, brushing, painting, fencing and general property maintenance. And of course spending lots of time hanging, playing and working with the dogs is quite important as well too .
  
  Cooking skills and having the ability in taking the initiative is also an asset and important.
  We look forward to trying the foods from your culture as we will share ours!
  
  It's all about teamwork here!
  
  Contact us with your story and what you can add to ours.
  
  Thanks in advance for your interest.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Animal Care

  Farmstay help

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  Help around the house

  General Maintenance

  House sitting
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  Interests

  

  Pets

  

  Culture

  

  Farming

  

  Plant care

  

  Music

  

  Gardening

  

  Carpentry

  

  Animals

  

  Nature

  

  Camping

  

  Winter sports

  

  Sailing / Boating

  

  Mountain

  

  Beach

  

  Outdoor activities

  

  Hiking

  

  Cycling
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  Traveler's will have the opportunity to live and experience living off grid, in a rural community in northern Yukon.
  Traveler's will have to the opportunity to learn the culture around this lifestyle, including gardening, helping in the greenhouse, logging, brushing/clearing land and helping with our sled dogs.
  Learning about Canadas north and First Nation (Trondek Hwechin) Culture and traditions.

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  Projects involving children

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

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  Help

  -Gardening, including veggie gardening, weeding and cultivating soil and daily watering and working in the greenhouse
  -DIY projects including fencing, painting and assisting w log cabin addition, including finishing work
  -assist with daily chores for off grid lifestyle including firewood, hauling water, brushing and general small maintenance/repairs
  -childcare opportunities, but not crucial.
  -carpentry skills will be considered an asset.

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  Languages spoken

  English: Fluent

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  Accommodation

  Small off grid cabin 8x10 with a covered porch for additional living space. Good for individuals or happy couples, who do not mind close quarters:}
  
  We also have a larger guest house, when not occupied can be available to workwayers as well.
  
  FOOD:
  We provide food in exchange for helping minimum 4hrs/day and 4-5 days/week. Guests will be given the opportunity to eat out of garden and cook in their accommodation when not eating in the main house with us, usually during breakfast and lunch. We typically provide light meals for breakfast and lunch for you to prepare and share a feast at dinner time for everyone, but can be flexible and make individual plans w helpers wanting more.
  Shared meals involve shared efforts, including dish duty.
  A variety of dietary food needs can be accommodated, especially if the guest is willing to prepare their own food.
  
  Feel free to contact us if you have anymore questions regarding food and/or accommodations.

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  What else ...

  Our property is located approximately 10km upriver from Dawson City, Yukon or about the same by road via a ferry crossing at town to the Top of World Hwy.
  Dawson has many cultural and historical features including a rich First Nation culture and a gold rush history, which maintains a industry to-date.
  Dawson also offers a rich arts culture including nightlife and has long been known for its art scene including music.
  A great place for locals and traveller's alike.

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  Space for parking camper vans

  I have several acres cleared in the back, so camper vans of all shapes and sizes are welcome.

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  Can possibly accept pets

  All pets are welcome, but owner must be responsible and be aware, we keep sled dogs. The dogs are friendly and are kept in a fenced kennel, but we must remain diligent at all times.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  Two

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  My animals / pets

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