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Enjoy a Yukon adventure on our riverside family property in Whitehorse, Canada

Availability

  2025 

 Min stay requested: No minimum

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Details

  • Description

    Description

    Hi there! We are a small family living in a little cabin along the Takhini River, about 30 minutes from Whitehorse. You are welcome to join us as we explore this amazing land and help build up our 40 acre farm property.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Art Projects
    Language practice
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Babysitting and creative play
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    General Maintenance
  • Interests

    Interests

    Van life
    Self development
    Movies & TV
    Farming
    Culture
    Videography
    Books
    Photography
    Cooking & food
    Carpentry
    Yoga / Wellness
    Nature
    Camping
    Mountain
    Cycling
    Outdoor activities
    Hiking
  • 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 excited to host you and help you explore this unique part of the north. We are a worldly and open minded family that is well travelled and have lived in several parts of Canada as well as overseas. We are happy to share our experiences and learn about yours! We can offer conversation in both French and English, and look forward to sharing meals and campfire chats.

  • Help

    Help

    We are open to all kinds of help! Anything from general maintenance, gardening, small building projects, and odd tasks. Also an option to help with childcare (we have two very sweet and adventurous children, ages 3 and 5 years old!)

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    French: Fluent

    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

    Accommodation will be either in a nice and comfy camper trailer, a wall tent, or camping with tent and bedding included.
    We will provide food and are happy to share meals when the timing for this works

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    There are so many things to do near our home - you can canoe right off our property, go for hikes, or mountain biking. We are located only 6 minutes drive from the Takhini Hotsprings, and 8 minute drive from the Yukon Wildlife Preserve. Whitehorse is a just a 30 minute drive away.

  • 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

    We have Starlink internet

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    We have unlimited space for campers, RVs, and motorhomes.

  • Can possibly accept pets

    Can possibly accept pets

    We would consider a pet, but would need to discuss in advance.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

Host ref number: 767336118235

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A family of four paddles a red canoe on a river, wearing life jackets, with a rocky shore and evergreen trees in the background on a cloudy day.
The image depicts a nighttime scene with a starry sky, showcasing the Northern Lights in the top-left corner, set against a dark landscape with trees and a body of water in the bottom-right corner.
A woman sits on the ground with her legs crossed, surrounded by a pile of books and a ball, in a room with a table and chairs. The background is a wall with a window.
The image depicts a serene landscape with a body of water, surrounded by trees and a clear sky, evoking a sense of tranquility and natural beauty. The scene is peaceful and idyllic.

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