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Description
We are a small independent hostel located in Haines Junction, Yukon, 160km west of Whitehorse in the heart of the Kluane (pronounced kloo-a-nee) region. Nestled in one of the most iconic setting in Canada, on the Alaska Highway, in a small town of 900 inhabitants, Haines Junction sits at the edge of one of the largest national parks in Canada. home to the largest non-polar icefield in the world.
The hostel opened in 2015 and we pride ourselves on offering hostel accommodations with hotel standards. The hostel has become an integral part of the community and is a hub for local adventurers and artists alike.
Food will be the responsibility of the workawayer, but we offer the Yukon minimum wage of CAD 15.20 per hour worked.
Please note that we can only accept Canadian citizens or those with valid work visas.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Learn and experience the rural Yukon, view untouched wilderness and wildlife, experience mountain living in a natural environment.
Haines Junction is also home to the Champagne Aishik First Nation and offers great opportunities for connection and learning about First Nations culture in Canada. Our little mountain village is multi-cultural mix of people, all who have chosen the Yukon as home. The Yukon abounds with history, from the First Peoples to the Gold Rush of 1898 to the building of the Alaska Highway.
Kluane National parks offers a large variety of trails (single or multi-day hikes) and opportunities for exploration and contains 12 of the 15 highest mountains in North America. On your days off, you'll have the chance to hike, view wildlife and should you wish, catch a ride to Whitehorse to take in more of the Yukon culture. Haines Junction is a vibrant, progressive community, filled with music and events all summer long (Kluane Mountain Bluegrass Festival, Chilkat International Bike Relay, weekly music at the local bakery featuring Yukon and Canadian Artists), a weekly market and a local Artist's Guild store open daily.
Our hostel hosts travelers from all over the world, most being adventurers with amazing stories to tell around our nightly campfire.Host offers payment in line with the minimum wage
This host offers accommodation and payment.
Host has indicated that they will pay at least the minimum hourly wage of their country for each hour worked and that accommodation will also be provided. They are asking for help with a business or business activity. Contact the host directly via the site messenger for more information and details about the wage provided. Any arrangements should be agreed in advance with your host.
Help
We are looking for employees that are willing to commit for a minimum of two weeks from the beginning of May to the end of August to help with general duties in the hostel (cleaning, making beds, etc.), as well as guest relations. Ideally, the employees are trustworthy, able to work with minimal supervisision and are willing to commit to the work required. Knowledge of French and German an asset. A vehicle is available for travel, employees will be responsible for fuel.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
Afrikaans: Beginner
Spanish: BeginnerThis 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
Staff is housed in private accomodations on the property, close to the building. Food will be the responsibility of the workaway, but we offer the Yukon minimum wage of CAD 15.20 per hour worked. As such, we can only accept Canadian citizens or travelers with valid work visas in Canada.
What else ...
Hiking, fishing, canoeing, rafting and general exploration. We are located 240km from Haines Alaska and 160km from Whitehorse. Although transportation can be difficult, volunteers will have access to a vehicle or lifts if necessary. There are plenty of opportunities to experience the North on your days off!
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Feedback (5)
First, Sam and Martin are great people, I loved hanging around with them, chatting. They are so easy going and kind ! I highly recommend working with them ! Workawayers can borrow Martin's car which is super nice to go hiking, fishing, etc. I could even go to… read more
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First, Sam and Martin are great people, I loved hanging around with them, chatting. They are so easy going and kind ! I highly recommend working with them ! Workawayers can borrow Martin's car which is super nice to go hiking, fishing, etc. I could even go to… read more
It was my first workaway experience and i can definitely recommend!
The hostel is only one in Haines junction and there are only 3 in the whole Yukon.. that's probably the reason why you meet so many interesting people: bicyclists riding from Alaska to Argentina, retirees that travel on a budget and families travelling together. We used to… read more
