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Ocean falls , a ghost town in the wild. Surrounded by mountains , ocean and lakes , Nimpo lake, Canada

Availability

  2026 

 Min stay requested: No minimum

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  • Description

    Description

    Hello, I am a German who immigrated to canada in 06 . I live with my 2 kids in ocean falls British Columbia .
    This old company town now more or less a ghost town can only be reached by boat . We have a ferry ones a week to bring in people and food .

    I am hoping to find a person who likes to experience this wilderness, fishing , climbing and hiking . The possibility’s for an adventurous person are endless .

    I just bought a new home that needs a few repairs and updates and having a person helping sure be nice .

    I am making warm meals every day, plus the kitchen is always open :)

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

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

    Interests

    Music
    History
    Carpentry
    Animals
    Architecture
    Sailing / Boating
    Outdoor activities
    Nature
    Mountain
    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

    I can offer excursions to lakes ,mountain and near by towns .
    We can explore the wild or go hunting and fishing .
    I also have great connections to our first nations and you will be able to learn about the history and culture. Urban exploring in abandoned building is a unique feature out here as well

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

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

  • Help

    Help

    I hope to find a person who is interested in helping renovating this house and have fun well doing it .
    Easy going , no pressure and who likes to explore the wild

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    German: Fluent
    English: Fluent
    Spanish: Beginner

    This host offers a language exchange
    I am born german , and I speak proper high german . English came with living here , and spanish because I am traveling alot to south America, even have a house in panama.

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Guest rooms in the main house are ready now , and the entire downstairs could be made ready rader quick

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    Hiking , exploring ,fishing, sightseeing, we can do trips to bellacoola to see bears maybe Wales and such .

  • 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

    Starlink satellite internet , no limitations.

  • Can possibly accept pets

    Can possibly accept pets

    Cats ,dogs

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    One

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

    Baby, Chen and taco

Host ref number: 826829576715

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