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10 Sep 2026
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Min stay requested: at least 1 month
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Description
Availability Fall and Winter
We have lots going on around our little ranch and could really use an extra set of hands getting ready for fall and winter. There is always something to do around here and right now that includes stacking firewood, painting, landscaping, property clean-up and some building and construction projects. We also appreciate help with cooking and meal prep, keeping things around the house caught up and feeding the animals. You certainly don’t need to know how to do everything. If you’re better in the kitchen than with a hammer, that’s perfectly fine with us. We’re especially interested in people who can stay a month or longer, and if everyone gets along and it’s working well, we’re happy to talk about staying longer.
We have young children in our care, so children are part of everyday life around here and an extra set of hands with them is always appreciated. We also have horses, dogs and cats, so you need to be comfortable having animals around. If you love horses, you’re welcome to spend time with ours when you’re not helping. We train our own horses and aren’t looking for a horse trainer right now, so you don’t need horse experience to come stay with us.
You’ll have a Workawayer cabin with bunk beds. We’re off-grid and country living is definitely a little different from staying in town, but we do have electricity and Wi-Fi. We have an outhouse and outdoor shower, and basic groceries are provided for everyday meals. If you have special dietary needs or particular foods you can’t live without, we ask that you bring those yourself. We generally ask for about five hours of help a day, five days a week, with two days to yourself.
We live on First Nations land in Southwestern Ontario and enjoy sharing a little piece of our life and community with people from other parts of the world. Around here you’ll find horses, campfires, forests, conservation areas, beautiful fall colours and plenty of snow once winter arrives. We’re not fancy and we’re certainly not a resort, but if you like country life, animals, kids and don’t mind pitching in where you’re needed, you might really enjoy it here. We don’t allow smoking, vaping, alcohol, marijuana or recreational drugs on the property, and we don’t provide visa support letters. -
Types of help and learning opportunities
Charity Work
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Light gardening
Creative DIY projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
Light maintenance
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Interests
Self development
Movies & TV
Pets
Farming
Events & social
Culture
Charity work
Plant care
Gardening
Cooking & food
Astronomy
Animals
Hiking
Nature
Winter sports
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UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
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Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We are happy to help you practice English and teach you about First Nations culture in Canada.
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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
Help will be mostly outdoors. Helping with children is our 2026 focus. We are clearing land, building fencing, clearing brush, cutting and stacking wood. Feeding animals. Horse training. If you prefer homemaking just let us know in your message and we will be happy to respect that you’re not into the heavy outdoor tasks. There is something for everyone here! Tell us about your skill set!
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Languages
Languages spoken
English: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
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Accommodation
We have a variety of option contact us to discuss further. Or see photos of some of the options. Back packers with tents welcome however we do have beds.
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What else ...
We can take you with us when we travel around the province for hockey or other outings. The community is a First Nations Indian Reservation and is fairly rural.
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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
Wireless Internet is available - work hours can be flexible.
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Space for parking camper vans
However we do not have electricity available for camper vans or rv’s but there is plenty of open sunny area for our visitors with solar.
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How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
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My animals / pets
Reba, Noodin & Nimkii
Sema, Taylor & Tobais
Remi
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Cultural exchange:
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At the ranch, I felt home, although I'm totally away of the city life. my daily routine helped me grounding myself by being closed to the … read more
Having to take care of our own fire even during the night wasn't a simple task, and having to go to the outside toilets even … read more
Communication is key in any team, and Niklas has mastered it … read more
During my time there, I had the pleasure of meeting Jenifer, Dane, Z, Mike, and my roommate Niklas. names that will stay with me for a long time! they were incredibly passionate about sharing their First Nation culture and history, as well as teaching me about farm work and construction work. Coming in … read more
Getting the chance to spend time with all of the animals over the three … read more
This is because they are such an open, welcoming and kind family who are so keen to share their knowledge … read more
Furthermore, they're knowledgeable about their … read more
Being greated with a warm smile everyday just never gets old.
The family are such great people and with all of their carringness to the environment and the community surrounding them it left me in awe.
I got the chance to learn about their fascinating culture and experience … read more
I stayed just for 1-2 weeks with you but I will ever remember my stay with you. I learned so many things. As well in the generell works but also about your culture and what it means to be really open minded! Every day was interesting and full of new experiences and also to take care of the animals … read more
There I had the chance to learn a lot about construction, gardening and farm life.
But above all, meeting the family was an incredible experience. I had the chance to build a lot of structures with Dan, who was always ready to laugh and always happy to share his … read more
There was so much to learn from each of them and I thoroughly enjoyed their company and everything they taught me, especially of life on an Indigenous reserve.
Will definitely recommend for other workawayers and will be looking forward to coming back!
