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Last replied
28 Apr 2025
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Description
We are a small family of 4
Son and grand son ,we live in a small village in Northern Cape breton Island . We are open minded people , My wife and I run a couple of small business and is always in need of a hand
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
We would need help with our property and working on our shellfish farm
also general skills would be an asset ,home care , shared household duties
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
we have one room, live in
What else ...
We are in a remote location but has store and post office not close to a city, no bus route to this area we are 130 kilometers from buses and taxis but may arrange a pick up if we can .also we have high speed internet two computers and wifi open connection .Sat TV
lots of hiking summer and xcross skiing in winter walking distance to
2 mile sand beach and the atlanic ocean lots of wild life.
we have 2 cats and one small dog
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
Host ref number: 6841349714cb
Feedback (21)
17 Nov 2019
Left by Workawayer (Elina) for host
I think Joyce and Scott don’t need my review but it’s the least I could do for them after all they did for me. First of all, they welcome me with open arms really quickly while I’m trying to escape from a difficult first helpx experience. My saviors! Indeed, I even get lost an evening on a trail, just few days after my arrival, and they did… read more
18 Nov 2018
Left by Workawayer (Gloria & Jérémie) for host
Dingwall is a piece of paradise. Their backyard is a sea inlet, soft-sand beach and a mountain range. Joyce and Scott are open minded and easy going. Joyce is a great cook and she cooked us authentic local food, like jigg's dinner, fish cakes, halibut, snow crab. And we were spoiled with the best tea biscuits and pie. Joyce knew a lot about local… read more
21 Oct 2018
Left by Workawayer (Maxime & Pauline) for host
What a nice experience in Dingwall! Joyce and Scott will treat you like a family member. we did a lot of different stuff like buildings walls for an old garage and help to renovate it, doing concrete, picking oysters, cleaning the airbnb trailer... we had always fun even at work. Joyce and Scott are adorable and have a good sense of humour. We had… read more
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17 Nov 2019
Left by Workawayer (Elina) for host
I think Joyce and Scott don’t need my review but it’s the least I could do for them after all they did for me. First of all, they welcome me with open arms really quickly while I’m trying to escape from a difficult first helpx experience. My saviors! Indeed, I even get lost an evening on a trail, just few days after my arrival, and they did… read more
18 Nov 2018
Left by Workawayer (Gloria & Jérémie) for host
Dingwall is a piece of paradise. Their backyard is a sea inlet, soft-sand beach and a mountain range. Joyce and Scott are open minded and easy going. Joyce is a great cook and she cooked us authentic local food, like jigg's dinner, fish cakes, halibut, snow crab. And we were spoiled with the best tea biscuits and pie. Joyce knew a lot about local… read more
21 Oct 2018
Left by Workawayer (Maxime & Pauline) for host
What a nice experience in Dingwall! Joyce and Scott will treat you like a family member. we did a lot of different stuff like buildings walls for an old garage and help to renovate it, doing concrete, picking oysters, cleaning the airbnb trailer... we had always fun even at work. Joyce and Scott are adorable and have a good sense of humour. We had… read more
3 Sep 2018
Left by Workawayer (Amanda) for host
I spent 10 days with Scott and Joyce! Be prepared to be welcomed in their family and be served great food since Joyce (and Scott too, even though he says he's not a good cook) makes delicious meals! They also have lovely pets, and if the cats like you enough they might even bring you a gift from the garden - don't worry, it's not a viper ;)
I… read more
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17 Aug 2018
Left by Workawayer (Sophia) for host
AMAZING! I was 2 weeks at Joyce and Scott’s place and it was my first Workaway experience. I was able to see the amazing landscape of Cape Breton Island and I had the pleasure to meet amazing new people with a big heart. I had a lot of fun going oyster picking and doing some gardening or helping cleaning the camper. Although I was able to eat and… read more
26 Jun 2018
Left by Workawayer (Felix) for host
Joyce & Scott are two lovely persons, always interested in the wellbeing of their guests.
I stayed at this laid back place for two weeks and I wish it would’ve been more.
My work always consisted of tasks around the house like tilling, collecting & stacking wood as well as cleaning oysters and taking a deck apart.
Besides the great time I had… read more
I stayed at this laid back place for two weeks and I wish it would’ve been more.
My work always consisted of tasks around the house like tilling, collecting & stacking wood as well as cleaning oysters and taking a deck apart.
Besides the great time I had… read more
28 Oct 2017
Left by Workawayer (Benoît) for host
I spent a nice week at Scott and Joyce's. The work was fine (grass cutting and painting mainly), and I got to work a bit with wood, which was quite interesting.
Though they didn't have any bike in shape, I could still discover the surroundings by hiking from their home. They have very beautiful landscapes nearby. And they also drove me around to… read more
Though they didn't have any bike in shape, I could still discover the surroundings by hiking from their home. They have very beautiful landscapes nearby. And they also drove me around to… read more
6 Jan 2017
Left by Workawayer (Theresa) for host
Sorry for my late response! Thanks for having me Joyce, Scott and Chet, a great adventurous family, I had so much fun with you! It was my first Workaway experience and I stayed there for 9 days. Working included helping Joyce in the yard, we went one time oyster fishing and some other projects around the house. On the weekend we drove to a special… read more
13 Dec 2016
Left by Workawayer (Richard & Emily) for host
We spent 3 weeks at the tip of Nova Scotia in the town of DIngwall with this Family. Scott, Joyce and Chet were great hosts and kept us entertained throughout. We arrived at a good time as our main focus of help was preparing for their annual Halloween party! Our tasks included clearing, painting, cleaning and then decorating their garage in time… read more
30 Aug 2016
Left by Workawayer (Laurine) for host
I spent 10 days with Scott, Joyce and Chet and it was a wonderfull time! They are nice, friendly, curious, open minded... Everything you need to be to be the perfects hosts!
We did oysterfishing, and its a really cool job!
They showed us some hikes and beaches. We also went to a campground together for the weekend and to a whales watching tour.… read more
We did oysterfishing, and its a really cool job!
They showed us some hikes and beaches. We also went to a campground together for the weekend and to a whales watching tour.… read more
22 Aug 2016
Left by Workawayer (Peter) for host
I stayed 10 days with the family and came back with my sister one week later for a quick visit. I did a lot of volunteering in my life and I have to say that Scott, Joyce and Chet (plus their lovely pets) were the best hosts I have ever had. I can highly recommend this place to everybody. They really know about the meaning of a cultural exchance.… read more
16 Nov 2015
Left by Workawayer (Stanley Hon San) for host
I stayed with them for two weeks! The weather didn't cooperate so that we only did 2 days of oyster fishing, which is fun, where you get your oysters with a beautiful mountain backdrop, then you take them home to clean them. The rest of the days we're mainly cutting woods, splitting woods and piling them in the basement. We did some yard work and… read more
12 Oct 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Saki)
saki was a joy to host , great person easy to get along with , hard worker . I am sure Saki will return not as workawayer but as treasured friend .
Thank you Saki see you soon.
Thank you Saki see you soon.
(Excellent)
6 Oct 2015
Left by Workawayer (Saki) for host
I spent a satisfying 3 weeks with Scott, Joyce, Chet, and their pretty 4pets! They're very kind from the start. And also I could share great time with their many friends.
Cape Breton is a place full of nature. The harbor where we did oyster fishing was very quiet and calm, very nice place, so I looked forward to do it every day.
And weekend, we… read more
Cape Breton is a place full of nature. The harbor where we did oyster fishing was very quiet and calm, very nice place, so I looked forward to do it every day.
And weekend, we… read more
14 Jul 2015
Left by Workawayer (Marcos) for host
They are awesome. All the references down here are just true!! They are really good people, I did oyster fishing and helped a lil bit with the house stuff and gardening. Chet is a great kid, easy going and all together they are a great who really welcome you not as cheap labour, but as one member more in the family. We ate lobster, oyster and… read more
12 Jul 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Marcos)
Marcos is great person, a hard worker , and an easy person to get along with . A wonderful cook I might add . Marcos helped greatly and his presence was enjoyed .we have made yet another special friend . Thanks from all the family
I'm sure if you ask you could share a ( Mat e'). With him
A great hot drink from his country
I'm sure if you ask you could share a ( Mat e'). With him
A great hot drink from his country
(Excellent)
24 Jun 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Sabrina2014)
Sabrina was great help , easy to get along with ,was very eager to learn new things we hope Sabrina will visit us again thank you for all you work and great company
The browns
The browns
(Excellent)
22 Jun 2014
Left by Workawayer (Sabrina2014) for host
I stayed almost 2 weeks with Scott, his wife and his son in Dingwall. It was a very great time I had in Cape Breton. We fished oysters and cleaned and packed them, we planted potatoes and some other vegetables, I weeded the garden and we had two wonderful small projects. Scott showed me a little bit around so I have been among other things to the… read more
24 Jun 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (wathoom)
Hrvoje is a outstanding guy ,the smartest guy I know. gardening to electrical to mechanics this guys can do it all . The family enjoyed having Hrvoje around , and always having. Words of wisdom .it was a joy to have someone that enjoys the same things we do , nature , friends by a fire , thanks Hrvoje your welcome back anytime
And of course your… read more
And of course your… read more
(Excellent)
13 Jun 2014
Left by Workawayer (wathoom) for host
Thanks to this easygoing and friendly family I had such a wonderful time at Cape Breton. Be it oyster fishing, dock repairing or just chilling by the camp fire at Highlands, Joyce, Scott, Chet and their furry friends gave me experience I wont forget. Regarding work, there was always something to do. Building garden beads, replacing broken… read more
29 Apr 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Frauke)
Our experience with Frauke was outstanding she more than helped the family she supported it ,her work ethic is second to none her bright smile and warm heart was appreciated by the family .we made yet another great friend and family extension . Thank you ever so much
And hope that Capebreton will draw you back someday.
Take care . Great times… read more
And hope that Capebreton will draw you back someday.
Take care . Great times… read more
(Excellent)
29 Apr 2014
Left by Workawayer (Frauke) for host
A++
Thanks to this lovely, scuffy and easy-going family on beautiful Cape Breton Island every day gave me a special feeling. The work was diversified and always fun. I experienced a lot of new and exiting things such as playing broomball, going snowshoeing, tapping marple trees and making my own syrup and I was introduced to the secret of making… read more
Thanks to this lovely, scuffy and easy-going family on beautiful Cape Breton Island every day gave me a special feeling. The work was diversified and always fun. I experienced a lot of new and exiting things such as playing broomball, going snowshoeing, tapping marple trees and making my own syrup and I was introduced to the secret of making… read more
20 Feb 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (chamaele0n)
We had the pleasure of giving Anja a quality experience ,during our time
She surpassed all expectations also we felt that we made yet another valuable friend and family member , Anja is a great person that is brought up the right way , with values , respect, and a warm personality
See you soon and thanks for everything .
The Browns :)
She surpassed all expectations also we felt that we made yet another valuable friend and family member , Anja is a great person that is brought up the right way , with values , respect, and a warm personality
See you soon and thanks for everything .
The Browns :)
(Excellent)
20 Feb 2014
Left by Workawayer (chamaele0n) for host
I found something between friends and a second family in them. In their house just everyone is welcome and even though I came in Winter and apart from piling wood there was not too much to do, I enjoyed the entire time with Joyce, Scott, Chet and their smaller family members Colbert, Buddy Bob and Loulu. They taught me how to drive a snow mobile… read more
17 Nov 2013
Left by host for Workawayer (Maria)
I encourage anyone to host Maria , she is very diverse and will adapt to any environment . Maria stayed and helped our family for 3 weeks and even returned for a visit . During that time she surpassed any of our expectations and went over and above with many abilities and talents , it felt as if she was part of the family , you won't be… read more
(Excellent)
17 Dec 2012
Left by Workawayer (Emily) for host
I had a great experience with Scott, Joyce, and Chet. Also their cat Buddy Bob (the better of the three) and will always remember my stay on the crazy Cape Breton Island. The work was very good, I learned many skills in renovations such as dry walling, insulating and installing ceiling panels. I also learned other trades such as how to master the… read more
10 Nov 2012
Left by Workawayer (Lorenz) for host
Joyce, Scott and Ched are really uncomplicated persons. I felt comfortable very quick in their house and I had nice encouters with some of their friends during my 2,5 weeks stay. The Halloween party they organised was something special...
The work was great: I started working on a trail, I transported wood in the basement and I piled it, I helped… read more
The work was great: I started working on a trail, I transported wood in the basement and I piled it, I helped… read more
20 Feb 2012
Left by Workawayer (farmstay) for host
It' is a open minded and warm hearted family where everybody is welcome. I spent 5 weeks there, I had my own room, meals and time with the family and there friends. We worked on a trail thru the forest and now I know how to use a chain saw (I'm still waiting for my certification (-;) During my time Scott and Joyce showed me the landscape around… read more
