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Help on the land, firewood gathering and chopping in Ontario, Canada

Availability

  2025 

 Min stay requested: at least a week

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  • Description

    Description

    Main help includes cleaning up brush, painting and light carpentry.

    I am semi-retired and require some help.

    Chores include: washing windows, general clean-up, minor repairs and painting, and clearing brush.

    The cottage is in Sioux Narrows on Lake of the Woods about 50 kilometres southeast of Kenora, Ontario. The waterfront property is tranquil and a very typical of the Canadian shield (lakes, rocks, pine forests, etc.) and boreal forest.

    Lake of the Woods affords opportunities for fishing, swimming, hiking and canoeing.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
  • Interests

    Interests

    Culture
    Sustainability
    Winter sports
    Sailing / Boating
    Water sports
    Outdoor activities
    Nature
    Fitness
    Camping
    Languages
    Plant care
    Art & design
    Architecture
    Carpentry
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Travellers will get to know the real Canada !!

    The cottage is situated within the Canadian shield in the boreal forest (many lakes, pines and rocky outcrops).
    The cottage is close to a provincial park and guests can learn to canoe, fish and hike in the wilderness.

  • Help

    Help

    Chores include:

    washing windows,
    general clean-up,
    minor repairs,
    painting and staining,
    gathering brush.

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent
    French: Fluent
    Spanish: Beginner

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    The sleeping accommodation is either in a spare bedroom in the main house or in an unheated boathouse with bunk beds (your choice). There are lots of covers and sleeping bags and the main cottage is of PassiveHause design and it is powered by solar panels. it is very comfortable with running water and full shower. There is also a wood fired sauna. In addition to the modern bathroom there is an outhouse.

    Meals would be cooked by myself in the main cottage where I sleep.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    There is the possibility to hike and canoe and swim; however the home is rather remote with very few services around - the nearest hamlet is 15 minutes by car. The closest large city is Kenora, Ontario which is nearly one hour away.

    I could pick up volunteers in Kenora and drive them to the lake!
    Kenora is on the TransCanada highway about 2 hours east of Winnipeg and about 5 hours west of Thunder Bay

    This opportunity would appeal to a couple or one or two guys looking for peace and quiet in a very typical Canadian setting.

  • 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

    This host can provide space for campervans.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

Host ref number: 822457492561

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The image depicts a serene wooden deck with Adirondack chairs, overlooking a tranquil body of water, surrounded by trees and a clear blue sky on a sunny day.
The image depicts a serene lake house with a wooden dock extending into the water, surrounded by trees and a tranquil atmosphere.
The image depicts a serene lake scene with a rainbow, featuring a wooden railing in the foreground and a distant island with trees and a boat.

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