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Farm stay adventure near Nanaimo on Vancouver Island, Canada

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  2026 

 Min stay requested: at least 3 weeks

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  • Description

    Description

    Living with nature on Southern Vancouver Island, Canada

    Your contributions on this sprawling 240 acre property is always interesting with lots of things to do and see guided by the famous and incredible Buffalo Bob.

    * Work away Volunteers will not be involved in any commercial aspects of any kind occurring on the property.

    We happily welcome our visitors and will supply you with safe and comfortable lodging and some good food in exchange for your helpful contributions as you travel around our part of the world.

    Super Natural British Columbia

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Language practice
    Elderly Companionship
    Light gardening
    Creative DIY projects
    Farmstay help
    Help around the house
    Light maintenance
    Help with Computers/ Internet
  • Interests

    Interests

    Self development
    Pets
    Movies & TV
    Farming
    Astronomy
    Architecture
    Animals
    Outdoor activities
    Nature
  • UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN goals
    No poverty
    Zero hunger
    Good health and well-being
    Quality education
    Gender equality
    Clean water and sanitation
    Affordable and clean energy
    Decent work and economic growth
    Industries, innovation and infrastructure
    Reduce inequality
    Sustainable cities and communities
    Responsible consumption and production
    Climate action
    Life below water
    Life on land
    Peace, justice and strong institutions
    Partnerships for the goals
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    We are located in Cassidy on Southern Vancouver Island, between Ladysmith and Nanaimo. Close by, there is the Nanaimo River with a great swimming hole to cool off on hot summer days and there are many trails to go adventuring on.
    Victoria and Vancouver, BC are just a couple of hours away. There's lots to see and do in this area of the world.
    Here on the property you will learn about the natural world and have an opportunity to practice your English and hopefully have a pleasant cultural exchange.
    You may see Beaver, Eagles, BISON, Elk and many other natural wildlife.

  • Help

    Help

    Many awesome young men and women lived / volunteered on the ranch over the past 9 years..
    You were and are very much appreciated, and we thank you - one and all... :)

    There is always a variety of things to do on the property, such as:

    - (potentially house work, cleaning and cooking) as well as:
    - some fence repair / post hole digging
    - Planting/ transplanting trees
    - weed elimination (broom and tansy)
    - Stacking fire wood and general home care:
    - gardening
    - painting
    and many other interesting country type things to do.
    - feeding animals

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent

    This host offers a language exchange
    We happily help you with your English speaking skills, and are pretty good at it ;-)

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    We have a private room with comfy bed for you with shared amenities.
    Evenings can/ usually include - dinner and a movie.

    We are NOT vegan, vegetarian or gluten free.

    MUST like dogs!

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    We are located only 15 minutes driving south from the city of Nanaimo with the ocean, sandy beaches and restaurants , movie theatres and so much more (within an hours drive).
    If you come without a vehicle we do go into town fairly often and can turn you loose there.
    Please take note that we are not on a public transportation line, we are somewhat remote. The bus route is about 5k away so if you have no vehicle, we will arrange together your excursions.
    We have bicycles.

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    There is space to park an RV but no power, water or drainage. Our preference is that you have not pets as collectively we have 5.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    One

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

    Bison

    Although there is no physical contact with the bison (they are a wild non domesticated animal) you will learn much about them.

    Peggy & Stella

    At Lorraines house.

    Harlene, Poppy & Chitters

    Harleen - Australian Shepherd
    Poppy - Standard Poodle
    Chitters - Cocker Spaniel

Host ref number: 723396776673

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