Join us to care for our home and enjoy off-grid life in Baker Island, BC, Canada

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  2026 

 Min stay requested: 1 month or more

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  • Description

    Description

    We are a couple living on a float near the mouth of Knight Inlet. We live in a float house which sits on a cedar raft and is tied to the shore of Baker Island. Land access is by boat only so land outings are limited. We try to grow as much of our kitchen herbs as we can, as well as chard, lettuce, kale and anything else that will grow well in this climate. The garden is all in wooden boxes on the floats. We have five chickens who keep us in eggs, as well as a black Labrador. We also have cabins located in a nearby inlet, which are very remote. We are seeking a couple with carpentry, cleaning and/or gardening skills to live and work with us for a month or two.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

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

    Interests

    Music
    History
    Art & design
    Cooking & food
    Gardening
    Photography
    Writing
    Drawing & painting
    Cycling
    Sailing / Boating
    Nature
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    The community of Echo Bay is very small, only about 6 people live here year round. There are sometimes killer whales, humpbacks and dolphins in the area, as well as many other sea mammals. Salmon is often on the menu in the spring/summer months. You will have access to a kayak for outings away from the lodge.

  • Host offers payment in line with the minimum wage

    Host offers payment in line with the minimum wage

    This host offers accommodation and payment.

  • Help

    Help

    Currently we are seeking two people who can help in any of the following areas: woodwork, cleaning, painting, gardening, housekeeping, chopping wood or mechanics. Due to safety reasons we are looking for a couple or two friends to share this position as it's not suitable for one person.

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    We have two float houses which each comfortably sleep two. There is a shared kitchen in each cabin.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    We are off the grid, most of our operation is solar powered, but we do run a generator to keep up if it's not sunny or if our demand is high. All houses are heated with wood, so you'll need to know how to start a fire. We have enjoyed having volunteer helpers for about 15 years now. The nearest town is Port McNeill, 27 miles by boat. For this reason long stays are better, as we don't travel back and forth too often and it's always weather dependent. This position is best suited to a couple or two friends due to safety reasons, we are very remote.

  • 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

    We use Starlink internet which is fast and unlimited.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

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    Isla

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