Island life - on gorgeous Gambier Island, BC, Canada

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  Description

  My husband and I are retired and live on the beautiful island of Gambier in the Howe Sound, less than an hour's boat ride from Vancouver. The natural rugged beauty of rocky beaches, forests and mountains provide a peaceful life here. Hiking and swimming plus kayaking are some popular activities. The island is a bit remote as it is only accessible by boat. There is comuter passenger only ferry that runs regularly to Langdale (10 min. ride) where one can board the large ferry back to Vancouver or board a bus to go into Gibsons or Sechelt, our nearest towns.
  We have two golden doodle dogs, two cats and a handful of chickens. Additionally, we have vegetable and flower gardens plus a few fruit trees that we could use some help in maintaining.
  Having traveled a bit internationally and hosting students from other countries a few times, we love to meet people from around the globe and hear what life is like in their corner of the world.
  We enjoy playing cards and board games and we also like cooking and crafting! We are currently learning about finding, or growing and harvesting natural healing plants. We are excited to find an abundance of plants here on our island and we are learning their purpose.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Animal Care

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  Help around the house

  General Maintenance
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  Interests

  

  Farming

  

  Pets

  

  Self development

  

  Charity work

  

  Writing

  

  Drawing & painting

  

  Animals

  

  Gardening

  

  Cooking & food

  

  Photography

  

  Plant care

  

  DIY & crafts

  

  Art & design

  

  Nature
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  We have a very friendly community and we know most of the islanders and their families, There are always people out and about walking or riding golf carts and quads. We also have a community centre that holds events throughout the year.
  We are part of our local Saturday Farmers Market and we sell our baking and crafts.

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  Projects involving children

  This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

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  Help

  We are looking for people who are in good physical condition and enjoy gardening, helping with yard/house maintenance which may include various tasks like weeding, trimming, cutting firewood, sanding and staining decks, window washing, power washing, gutter cleaning, etc. Also, we hope our guests will like animals as daily dog walking along our lovely gravel roads and paths will be helpful.
  "Lug it or Leave it" is a suitable saying for this place as we have no stores to shop at. This means we have to travel off island for supplies and to remove our garbage. We take trips into town once or twice a week and we'd appreciate help with the lifting and carrying heavier items such as heavy sacks of chicken/dog feed and groceries.
  We will work along side our guests or be close at hand,

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  Languages spoken

  English: Fluent
  French: Beginner

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  Accommodation

  We have a large home with a walk out basement suite and lots of windows and natural light. This is a private room that has a queen size bed, a single bed plus sectional couch and table with chairs and TV. The door to the outside is a shared entrance. There is a bathroom just outside the bedroom.
  For meals, we will have breakfast and lunch food available for self serve and we will enjoy our evening meals together. We will invite our guests to share their culinary skills and cook a dinner meal for us all to enjoy.
  Our home is situated across the road from Gambier Harbour dock and beach and about a 15 minute walk (5 min drive) to the foot ferry that takes us to and from the island. Our home is a on a hill and faces southward towards the water.

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  What else ...

  We are a smoke free home and enjoy clean living and eating healthy food that we like growing and make ourselves.
  
  Our house rules are pretty simple...Treat others respectfully and please, No smoking or drugs. Only occasional alcohol, please.
  
  This is a great place for people who enjoy the outdoors and activities like hiking, swimming, kayaking, etc. There are lots of friendly folks here and a few other Workaway hosts too.

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  Can host digital nomads

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

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  More than two

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  My animals / pets

  Carmella

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