A smiling couple stands arm-in-arm on a mountain trail, hiking poles in hand. Their black dog sits happily at their feet amid breathtaking scenic views.
A small town sits quietly under clear blue skies, colorful buildings, and power lines. Snow-capped mountains loom majestically in the background with mist and greenery below.
This cozy bedroom features a neatly made bed, wooden ceiling, small windows, simple artwork, bedside table with a clock, and soft natural light, creating a peaceful atmosphere.
Two people wearing helmets and outdoor clothing stand on rocky terrain with a dog. Snow-capped mountains and a cloudy sky form the stunning, dramatic background.
A happy dog lies on grassy ground near a clear blue alpine lake, surrounded by evergreen trees and majestic snow-capped mountains under a bright blue sky.
1 / 5
new host  

Pet and housesit in the incredible mountain town of Smithers, Northern BC, Canada

Availability

  2026 

 Min stay requested: at least 1 month

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

Details

  • Description

    Description

    ===========
    We would need someone to house sit from Late August to mid October as we will be away intermittently during that time.
    ===========

    Hello! My husband and I are both professionals living and working in beautiful northwest British Columbia! We live in a friendly community in a breathtaking valley surrounded by mountains, incredible hiking, biking, fishing any outdoor pursuit in nature you can think of.

    We have a 4 year old border collie / Aussie shepherd mix named Fergus who is super friendly and loves hiking and being outside. He needs at least 1.5 hours of outdoor time daily. His favourite thing to do is to be with people doing things outdoors. We also have a lovely older cat Sparky who is pretty chill but gets lonely if he is by himself for too long.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Gardening
    House & pet sitting
  • Interests

    Interests

    Sustainability
    Politics / Social justice
    Pets
    Books
    Gardening
    Cooking & food
    Camping
    Cycling
    Winter sports
    Outdoor activities
    Nature
    Mountain
    Hiking
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    We live in a quintessential northern small mountain town filled with active, inclusive, friendly people. You would be able to go on hikes, mountain bike, canoe trips, fishing, camping. This is a place where you can explore untouched nature with a furry companion who will always be happy to come along.

  • Help

    Help

    We would need you to walk Fergus daily and feed and hang out with Sparky. We would be there for about two weeks during that time period and would still like help with pet sitting even when we are there because we will be busy with work. We have a private suite you could use during that time. You would have to be able to drive and you could use our vehicle to get to the places you would have to go to walk the dog.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent
    French: Intermediate

    This 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

    Accommodation

    Workawayers would have their own bedroom and bathroom and the entire house when we are away and they are housesitting. When we are there we would be sharing the kitchen and we would be happy to share meals together.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    Workawayers would be able to responsibly use our vehicle which would allow access to the outdoors. This is a place to come if you want to explore a beautiful wild part of the world. We are easy going but expect our home to be treated with respect and to be kept neat and clean. Our last child will have just left the home for school so we are used to having young adults in our lives!

  • 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

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

    Profile photo of Fergus

    Fergus (4 years)

    Border collie/ Aussie shepherd mix

Host ref number: 735177349879

Website Safety

Photos

A small town sits quietly under clear blue skies, colorful buildings, and power lines. Snow-capped mountains loom majestically in the background with mist and greenery below.
This cozy bedroom features a neatly made bed, wooden ceiling, small windows, simple artwork, bedside table with a clock, and soft natural light, creating a peaceful atmosphere.
Two people wearing helmets and outdoor clothing stand on rocky terrain with a dog. Snow-capped mountains and a cloudy sky form the stunning, dramatic background.
A happy dog lies on grassy ground near a clear blue alpine lake, surrounded by evergreen trees and majestic snow-capped mountains under a bright blue sky.
A smiling couple stands arm-in-arm on a mountain trail, hiking poles in hand. Their black dog sits happily at their feet amid breathtaking scenic views.

Feedback

Learn about gardening and experience rural living on Gabriola Island, Canada
Outdoor fun in south Rustico, PEI, Canada