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We are a small family run mountain lodge located in Cathedral Provincial Park, British Columbia. We offer accommodation, transportation into the park and dining for up to fifty guests in the summer months. We have a staff of up to fifteen. We have filled most of the positions for the 2024 season But we are in search of one BAKER IF YOU HAVE BAKING SKILLS PLEASE SEND ME MESSAGE . We prefer if you can work two months minimum and three and half maximum. Our first guest arrive mid June, applicants could start as early as June 10th. Paid positions start at BC's minimum wage daily with a schedule of either 10 days working and 4 off or 5 days on and 2 days off.
At 2100 meters or almost 7000 feet, we are set in a remote high alpine setting, two hours by car from the nearest town of Keremeos. Keremeos is a four hour drive from Vancouver.
As of June 28, 2022, all applicants will need a work Visa as required by Immigration and Citizenship Canada, and will be compensated in accordance with the minimum wage requirements in British Columbia. Please reach out if you have any questions!
Types of help and learning opportunities
DIY and building projects
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Depending on the time of year, there are up to six helpers at a time, hailing from all around the world. This provides not only for an interesting environment, but also a great opportunity to meet and make new friends.
Host offers payment in line with the minimum wage
This host offers accommodation and payment.
Help
Helpers play an integral role in daily life. Help is required with general duties involved in operating a remote, off the grid, mountain resort. Tasks may include firewood gathering, kindling splitting, grounds and building maintenance, general housekeeping, serving, dishwashing and shuttle driving .
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: IntermediateThis 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
We provide helper accommodation in basic small, rustic cabins, complete with a wood stove, bedding, and a stunning view! All meals are provided in the main lodge.
What else ...
In free time, there are an abundance of alpine hiking trails to explore, seven pristine lakes to swim, fish, and even canoe in! Wildlife such as Mountain Goats, California Bighorn Sheep and Mule Deer frequent the high alpine ridges and meadows. High amongst the rocky outcroppings hikes are likely to see large Hoary marmots or perhaps the shy Pica.
Only those people with an appreciation and interest in mountains, the outdoors, hiking, fishing, climbing, and living in a remote environment should apply.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
Workers are welcome to leave their vehicles in our staff parking area. Note the parking lot is at the bottom of the mountain one hour drive from the lodge. Our road is a one track trail up a mountain and not accessible to the public nor can staff bring there own vehicles up top to the lodge
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
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It's a family business and we can feel this friendly/family work atmosphere.
Great place to work : various task to do, people very kind.
A spectacular place: mountains, lakes, hikes, animals, weather cast, peaceful and off grid, etc.
Awesome… read more
1/ the place is spectacular. If you like mountains it's paradise. You will have time to discover many postcard landscapes, in addition to the sauna, kayaks and hot… read more
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It's a family business and we can feel this friendly/family work atmosphere.
Great place to work : various task to do, people very kind.
A spectacular place: mountains, lakes, hikes, animals, weather cast, peaceful and off grid, etc.
Awesome… read more
1/ the place is spectacular. If you like mountains it's paradise. You will have time to discover many postcard landscapes, in addition to the sauna, kayaks and hot… read more
Britt was a great addition to our volunteer team. She was hard working, self motivated, eager and willing to… read more
We worked three full days so that we had time for a two-days-hike and another long hike and… read more
They were fantastic. Self motivated, hard working, and always willing to help. They were fast learners, and quickly… read more
Lara was a great addition to our volunteer team. She was hard working, self motivated, eager and willing to learn, and never complained about the hours or tasks… read more
First of all the place itself is just so beautiful, surrounded by mountains, woods and lakes. And also the staff at the lodge is super friendly and welcoming.
The rules about work were quite clear, so we were always off in the afternoon and had time to explore the area. The work itself is versatile and not… read more
They were fantastic. Self motivated, hard working, and always willing to help. They were fast learners, and… read more
The many trails are really amazing with a breathtaking view of the mountains!
The work consisted of doing the dishes, participating in the cleaning and maintenance but also cutting wood, repairing various things, working outside etc....
Staff and other volunteers… read more
Thank you so much for everything. I feel so thankful to meet all this beautiful people!
I stay two weeks with a Swiss friend (Clémence) in July. We loved all! food, people (staff+guest) and outdoors experiences.
This lodge represents wild life and we really enjoyed it! If you love hiking, that's the best best to… read more
I am so gratefull that I was able to spend about 4 weeks in this outdoor paradise! The people that I met were so kind, warm and welcoming that I felt at ease from the beginning on. Afternoons well spent on the lake on the canomaran, sauna evenings, a crazy two day hike where we suddenly got… read more
Luke (and Emily) stayed with us this summer and volunteered for a number of weeks. We operate a remote hiking and fishing lodge in the North Cascade mountain range of British Columbia, where we host volunteers in the summer months.
Both Luke and Emily were fantastic. They were self motivated, hard working, and always… read more
The park's beauty is stunning, the hiking trails and fishing offers are incredible.
You are fed with hearty delicious meals made by a chef and a baker.
The staff is super friendly and sharing time with them is always a lot of fun.
The help is super diversified and challenging.
The… read more
Louise was a great addition to our volunteer team. She was hard working, self motivated, eager and willing to learn, and never complained about the hours or… read more
Stephanie was a great addition to our volunteer team. She was hard working, self motivated, eager and willing to learn, and never complained about the… read more
Julian was a great addition to our volunteer team. He was hard working, self motivated, eager and willing to learn, and never complained about the hours or… read more
Jemima was fantastic. She is self motivated, hard working, and always willing to help. She was a fast learner, and quickly… read more
