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Last replied
31 Mar 2023
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Description
We are a couple spending our summers at our Cottage on a lake in beautiful Kawartha’s Ontario. Our current project involves a complete renovation of the kitchen among other outdoor projects. Last summer we built a Garage with two very nice, cozy bedrooms with views of the lake, where you will stay while sharing meals and good times with us in the main Cottage. When we are not renovating there is lots to do including, hiking, kayaking, canoeing, stand up paddling, swimming, power boating, water skiing and tubing. Big Cedar lake is 4 km long, full of wild life and fun to explore. We are nature lovers and Grandma, who has written books on the history and wildlife of Canada is often here too. We are nature and wildlife lovers who spend time photographing the local water birds and wildlife.
Types of help and learning opportunities
DIY and building projects
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Learn about Canada, Canadian wilderness and wildlife through hiking and water sports.
Help
We will be tearing out an old kitchen and adding a new one in an all wood cottage with air conditioning, using lots of different small power tools and taking lots of breaks including swim breaks when it’s hot.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
You will stay in newly built private bedrooms above the garage and join us in the main cottage for meals and evening games if interested. We can accommodate different diets, diabetics (like me), Gluten free etc.
What else ...
We could pick workawayers up from Peterborough, Ottawa, or possibly Toronto. Small towns near our Cottage are fun to explore and there are several golf courses nearby.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Feedback (3)
Peter is an amazing teacher and an incredible host, Without a doubt if you have an opportunity to come here, please take it.
The bedrooms were great, loads of space for all my belongings, warm and dry with outlets to charge laptops and phones and beautiful views out… read more
The whole family was very kind and patient with my English, which allowed me to progress a lot. The work done on site (painting, parquet flooring, work in the garden...) was very rewarding and allowed me to acquire a lot of new skills. I didn't find the work… read more
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Peter is an amazing teacher and an incredible host, Without a doubt if you have an opportunity to come here, please take it.
The bedrooms were great, loads of space for all my belongings, warm and dry with outlets to charge laptops and phones and beautiful views out… read more
The whole family was very kind and patient with my English, which allowed me to progress a lot. The work done on site (painting, parquet flooring, work in the garden...) was very rewarding and allowed me to acquire a lot of new skills. I didn't find the work… read more
