Help out and have fun at a fishing harbour in beautiful Arnes, Manitoba, Canada

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  Description

  We are a commercial Fishing family in Arnes, Manitoba Canada, age 60, 28, and 26 all travellers ourselves. Our accommodation is at a small historic fishing harbour, and right at the beach on beautiful lake Winnipeg (11th largest lake in the world)
  we are lovers of comedy, adventure, music, and being on the water
  we are hardworking, and love to have fun

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  DIY and building projects

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  Help around the house

  General Maintenance
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  Travellers can learn about commercial fishing, how to catch & cut fish, boating, and experience the unique community of "new Iceland" at this historic fishing harbour
  we're keen to learn about other cultures and ways of life, as well as anything else visitors have to teach
  We all have had very different jobs as well, such as crocodile farming, demolition, teaching, cooking, fishing in many other places around the world, etc. and would love to share our experiences

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  Help

  During the fishing season we work long hours and could use some help cooking food for when we get off the water, cleaning up the place a little, some small renovations and repairs if capable
  landscaping and artistic projects appreciated

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  English: Fluent
  French: Intermediate
  Portuguese: Intermediate

  This host offers a language exchange
  we are very interested in languages. native language is english for all of us. we speak French and Spanish fairly well, and are learning Portuguese, mandarin, and Arabic
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  Accommodation

  Shared accommodation
  twin bed and futon
  there is Wifi, TV, netflix, lots of books and dvds some weights and exercise equipment, fireplace, and everything else you would need
  its right at the harbour and beach
  full kitchen and full bathroom
  food will be provided

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  What else ...

  We are just north of a larger town called Gimli, and go there often and can give rides into town
  There are walking/biking trails around
  we are right on the beach and have boats, a kayak, and a canoe
  our place is a minor tourist destination and there are often people coming by to hangout

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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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  Can host digital nomads

  This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  Two

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  Hours expected

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