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Hey there!!
I'm Cam, currently living the off-grid dream in rural Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. I'm located 10 mins away from the village of St Peter's. I've been with Workaway since 2014 and love its lifestyle. It has allowed me to travel the world while getting to know lovely locals along the way. The plan here is create a sustainable living system whereby I can meet most of my food and water needs, from resources found and/or cultivated on the property and in my experience this only comes from a honest days labour. I've been here for close to six years now and in that time have built a straw bale house as well as rain catchment, solar panel and waste management systems. I work hard and I play hard!! I like to get my hands dirty and my back sweaty cause then that dive into the lake at the end of the day is oh so much sweeter.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Teaching
Light gardening
Creative DIY projects
Animal Care
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
Light maintenance
Interests
Pets
Movies & TV
Farming
Music
Plant care
Photography
Carpentry
Animals
Yoga / Wellness
Nature
Camping
Sailing / Boating
Dancing
Beach
Water sports
Outdoor activities
Hiking
Cycling
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Travellers wishing to stay with us will learn everything from basic work skills and the use of all types of tools to the set up all types of off-grid living systems. As well, the basics of permaculture, organic gardening and forest management will also be part of our summer work load. Also, I have a PY-24ft sailboat for those wanting to learn how to sail on Canada's largest inland sea. Where I live in Cape Breton is a microcosm unto itself, full of local colour and music.
Help
This coming summer, I'll have quite a few projects on the go, firstly being maintaining the garden space in order to work towards our goal of food security and sustainability. Secondly, the continuation of forest deadfall clearing in order to provide more fire safety on the property. Other projects will include work on the sailboat (in and out of the water), and general property maintenance, including the upkeep of the solar panel and rain catchment systems. With all these off-grid projects, I’ll be happy to teach those of you interested in their overall set-up and function. Anyone who is able to swing a hammer or dig a hole, is more than welcome!! (Especially those with building, gardening and permaculture experience.)
Languages
Languages spoken
English: FluentThis 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
I have a slid-in camper, perfect for 2 people and very separate from the main house. While being nestled in the woods, the camper has a propane fridge and stove as well as a comfy sitting area. As a former Workawayer, I have learnt the value of having my own space while working with our hosts and have set the property up accordingly. I will provide breakfast food for prep in the camper but would like to share the main meal of the day, around 5pm, together at the main house. There are bikes for use and the lake is only a 10min forest walk away. I go to town regularly and anyone staying with us is more than welcome to come with us for a small taste of civilization.
I don't have a "normal" bathroom setting yet. I can offer a portable toilet to be used in the camper and you will have your own outhpuse close to the camper. Also once summer hits, we will be bathing outside with camping showers, but if the weather is not warm enough, you can bathe in the house with a bucket bath.
I’d like to host couples or two friends traveling together so they can share the camper (good for 2 people sharing one bed) and can also offer a tent ( with sleeping mats and sleeping bag) or a space to pitch your own tent in case the camper is being already occupied. I lead a very simple life style, not luxury and limited facilities, if you're up to it, you're more than welcome!
What else ...
I am a 10 mins drive from town where you can find a laundromat, groceries store, restaurants, post office etc. There is lots of entertainment in town with live music at the tavern and the main pub. There are beaches and many trails very nearby where you can spend your time off. This is a very special area with loads of different stuff to do.
Cam is a certified massage therapist who works out of his clinic in St Peter's, as well as at home. As well he is a musician and builder, who is more than willing to share his skills with all enthusiastic learners. He is also intent on the value of sustainability, a goal we keep foremost in my mind while making all everyday decisions.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
We have room for a camper van.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
My animals / pets
Lilly
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The work was really diverse from forest management to carpentry to building a new pond habitat.
We had our own space, living in a caravan and spent delicious meals together on the terrace sharing travel stories,… read more
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The work was really diverse from forest management to carpentry to building a new pond habitat.
We had our own space, living in a caravan and spent delicious meals together on the terrace sharing travel stories,… read more
