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Join us in the outdoors and Archery & Foraging and more on the Cabot Trail, Nova Scotia, Canada

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    Description

    Hi! My name is Jay and I am a 40 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 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.



    I can provide your own little cabin with a fridge and electricity as an accommodation. Bathroom very close by.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Help with Eco Projects
    Light gardening
    Creative DIY projects
    Help around the house
    Light maintenance
  • Interests

    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

    UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

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    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

    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. If you want to learn about plants and fungi, foraging, archery, outdoors, I will teach you what I can.

    If you like working independently in nature, this is a great place to be.

  • Host offers payment in line with the minimum wage

    Host offers payment in line with the minimum wage

    This host offers accommodation and payment.

  • Help

    Help

    Right now I’d love to find someone with outdoor maintenance skills! I am doing the cleaning right now and have less time to develop my trails, signage, clear brush, and get ready for fire wood. I also would like to paint some things and hope to find someone good with that task.

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent

  • Accommodation

    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 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 ...

    What else ...

    Close to 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

    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

    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?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    One

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

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    Grimm

    He’s gonna creep around your cabin at night 100%

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    Vernie

    She’s the tiniest cat in the land.

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The image depicts a woman crouched beside a tree stump, holding a bowl of mushrooms, with a serene forest background and a warm, sunny atmosphere.
The image depicts a man sitting on a wooden chair outside a small, tan-colored cabin with a white door and a covered porch in a wooded area.
The image depicts a woman sitting on a red boat in front of a rocky cliff, wearing a brown tank top, denim shorts, and a hat, with tattoos visible on her arms.
The image depicts a woman sitting on the ground in a wooded area, wearing a blue cap and holding a mushroom, with trees and greenery surrounding her.
The image depicts a small, tan-colored building with a covered porch, featuring two wooden chairs and a door, situated in a serene outdoor setting on a sunny day.
The image depicts a cozy room with a window, a chair, a bookshelf, and a bed, featuring a rustic, natural aesthetic with wood paneling and a mushroom poster on the wall.
The image depicts a woman standing behind a table with drinks and a cooler, set against a backdrop of trees and a blue sky on a sunny day.
The image depicts a small, one-story wooden house with a green roof, yellow door, and a covered porch, surrounded by trees and a blue sky with clouds.
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The image depicts a scenic coastal landscape with a road, trees, and a body of water, featuring a mix of greenery and a clear sky, evoking a sense of natural beauty and tranquility.
The image depicts three individuals in a wooded area, each holding an arrow and aiming at a dinosaur target, likely participating in a fun archery activity.
The image depicts a woman with long hair, wearing a black shirt, standing in front of archery targets, preparing to shoot an arrow.
The image depicts a serene landscape with a body of water, surrounded by trees and greenery, featuring a prominent tree trunk in the foreground, evoking a sense of natural beauty and tranquility.
The image depicts a man and woman in a wooded area, aiming bows at a large, blue, plastic reindeer target with antlers.
The image depicts a room with a table and chairs, featuring a large window on the left side and a doorway on the right side, with a white wall in the background.

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