Experience Life on Teslin Lake, Yukon, Canada

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Availability

  2024 

 Min stay requested: at least a week

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  • Description

    Description

    We (Scott and Tara) live in a log home with outbuildings on Teslin Lake, Yukon Territory, Canada. Our house is quirky; and our property is quiet, beautiful and serene. We have a husky/lab mix dog who is a member of the family. We like to cook with organic food, and we are trying to establish a workable gardening solution here in the Yukon, in our forest setting. Growing in the Yukon is very unlike growing anywhere south of 60.

    We are borderline hippies. lol. Truthfully, though, we get excited by awesome finds at the free store, try to squelch our consumer urges, and recycle anything we possibly can. We are trying really hard not to use any type of chemicals in our gardens; which can be tricky when you don't have very good soil. Still--we try.

    Scott is a genius in the kitchen, and Tara teaches art at the community recreation centre.

    The reason we need some extra help is because Tara recently had a double lung transplant, and is still building up her strength and stamina. Right now, she's not able to do as much as she'd like to. The onus of all the heavy work falls on Scott.

    We are 10km from the Village of Teslin, which has a population of 420 people. The Village is on the territorial lands of the Tlingit First Nation. The Village offers a recreation centre, hotel/lounge, small grocery store, a large heritage centre, a smaller museum and lots and lots of outdoor space for fishing, quadding, hiking, cycling, jogging etc. The people here are friendly and welcoming.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
  • UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN goals
    No poverty
    Zero hunger
    Good health and well-being
    Quality education
    Gender equality
    Clean water and sanitation
    Affordable and clean energy
    Decent work and economic growth
    Industries, innovation and infrastructure
    Reduce inequality
    Sustainable cities and communities
    Responsible consumption and production
    Climate action
    Life below water
    Life on land
    Peace, justice and strong institutions
    Partnerships for the goals
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Travellers will be able to learn about:

    the Tlingit people of Teslin;
    gardening North of 60;
    the native plants and animals in our region;
    fishing;
    identifying animal prints;
    and experience some of the most beautiful country and beautiful Peoples anywhere.

    PS: Scott is a chef, so you'll share some delicious meals with us.

  • Help

    Help

    This summer and Fall of 2024, we have a lot of carpentry work to do. We would really appreciate having a Workaway volunteer who has a lot of carpentry experience.

    We welcome help with:

    carpentry;
    physically challenging tasks (digging, hauling, lifting);
    chopping and packing wood;
    fire smarting;
    gardening;
    light housework (dishes, dusting, vacuuming).

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent

    This host offers a language exchange
    This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
    You can contact them directly for more information.

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Our property is right on the lake, in a treed setting. We have four outbuildings and the main house.

    The traveller (or couple) will sleep in a small, bright bedroom that is attached to one of the outbuildings. There is an outhouse outside, and a full working bathroom inside. We have water, electricity, internet.

    Meals will be a mixture of you cook for yourself and we cook for you (family meal style.)

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    We live 10km from the Village of Teslin, population 420. The Village has a rec centre, hotel with lounge, lovely gift shop, small grocer, a heritage centre, museum and lots of beautiful land for fishing, hiking, cycling, picnicking, jogging and canoeing.

    Most of the people on Teslin Lake are laid back and like to enjoy nature. We spend a lot of time watching the birds around our house--everything from song birds to birds of prey.

    We are 180km up the Alaska Highway from Whitehorse, which is the capital city of the Yukon. This would probably be your next stop either for visiting, or for another workaway opportunity.

  • 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

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    We have a level space where workawayers can park their campervan or motorhome.

  • Can possibly accept pets

    Can possibly accept pets

    If it's a dog, the dog must be very friendly, shots up to date, and have a low prey drive. Our dog is afraid of aggressive dogs. We don't recommend bringing a cat. We have many fox, lynx and birds of prey in our yard/area.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

  • ...

    Hours expected

    Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week

Host ref number: 593677319646

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