Profile information
Host rating
100 %
Last replied
26 May 2025
Reply rate
82.6 %
Usually responds within 8 days
Feedback
2
ID verified
Email verified
Host offers payment
Badges (2)
Details
Description
Hi! My name is Jay and I am a 38 year old woman from Nova Scotia, Canada. I live in a cabin on the North Shore of the Cabot trail, Cape Breton Island. I own and operate three cabins, run a traditional archery range, and host annual foraging / educational events around plants and fungi on the Cabot Trail all summer long.
I am looking for someone who has experience in housekeeping or cleaning. I can teach someone a lot if they have some experience to go off of. The rest of the work is outdoors: setting up archery, mowing, snipping, trail work, and help with special events.
I’m also looking for someone who has their own vehicle due to my remote location.
It is just myself and my two cats on 28 acres of waterfront property. I am really into foraging plants and fungi, cooking, archery and hiking. I have quite a bit of experience with work trades and woofers here in Cape Breton and other parts of Nova Scotia. I myself have been a woofer. I have worked with people from France, Germany, New Zealand, England and many places across the US and Canada. I truly enjoy helping people see the island, sharing my land, and pointing people toward the best experiences they can have.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
DIY and building projects
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Interests
Sustainability
Self development
Pets
Events & social
Plant care
Photography
Gardening
Drawing & painting
Cooking & food
Art & design
Animals
Outdoor activities
Nature
Hiking
Camping
Beach
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
The biggest benefit of living here temporarily is being on the world famous Cabot trail, working a little, relaxing, exploring what Cape Breton Island has to offer during its most beautiful months. You will be enjoying 28 acres of wilderness property, learning traditional archery, and being part of a tourism operation that hosts events and activities all centered around being outdoors. It's peaceful! If you like working independently in nature, this is a great place to be.
Host offers payment in line with the minimum wage
This host offers accommodation and payment.
Help
Housekeeping in two cabins that are full sized with a full kitchen etc. Housekeeping in one glamping cabin which has an outhouse and a kitchenette. Outdoor work like mowing, snipping and hedge trimming. Assistance with my archery range - taking payments, setting up for groups, assisting me with groups, maintaining the targets. Assistance with my foraging / plant & fungi learning events .
Please lead with details on your housekeeping experience if you plant to strike up a convo! Thanks!
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
I am offering a 12x12 trapper cabin which will have power and is about a 25 second walk from a cabin that has a bathroom (that can be privately used by you) with standup shower/vanity/toilet. This is a building with wifi, power, water, laundry, sitting area and office space. You can have 24 hour access to this space.
What else ...
Close the Cape Breton Highlands National Park, beaches, hiking, etc. I will definitely make sure you have a good time! My last Workaway person learned a lot about foraging and went with me weekly to collect plants and mushrooms!
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
I have multiple places on the property which would be suitable for a camper van, only one where power would be accessible.
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Feedback (2)
Jay offers a small trapper cabin for accommodations. It was the perfect size and had everything I needed: a fridge, hot plate, toaster oven, essential kitchenware, and a twin bed. The cabin… read more
The work load was ideal, Jay would always check to make sure I was okay with it and was very flexible with hours so that I could also see as much of the island as possible.
I did lots of swimming,… read more
Photos
Feedback
These are extra optional ratings when members leave feedback. The average rating left for each option is displayed.
Accuracy of profile:
(5.0)
Cultural exchange:
(5.0)
Communication:
(5.0)
Jay offers a small trapper cabin for accommodations. It was the perfect size and had everything I needed: a fridge, hot plate, toaster oven, essential kitchenware, and a twin bed. The cabin… read more
The work load was ideal, Jay would always check to make sure I was okay with it and was very flexible with hours so that I could also see as much of the island as possible.
I did lots of swimming,… read more
