Homestays, Volunteering & Working Holidays in British Columbia, Canada

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Join our serene property and beautify the surroundings in Tlell, Canada
*Currently interested in house sitters or people who can come with their own rv or van for January and or February! Hi! I am Vannessa, I have nearly three riverfront acres on the North western Archipelago, Haida Gwaii. I offer a whole food plant ......
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Looking for horse lovers to help on our ranch in Pritchard , BC, Canada
We are a horse ranch. We drive and train draft horses, light horses and miniature horses We have been hosting for many years. We teach people and horses how to drive. Our days are full working with horses and lots of time to go for a horseback ride ......
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Inspire trails, a unique trail riding ranch in Kelowna, BC, Canada
We are a unique, small trail riding ranch in Kelowna in beautiful BC. We rescue and rehabilitate horses and give them a new lease of life. We love sharing our passion with our guests by providing them a safe and unforgettable horse ride through ......
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House/pet sit in Nanaimo, Canada
We live in Nanaimo, British Columbia on Vancouver Island and have a house located in Departure Bay. We have a lovely home with 1 dog (Coco) and 2 cats (Weasley and Millie). I work full-time as a midwife and my husband is retired. He originally comes ......
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Watch the humpback, and orca whales near my house and join us in Galiano, BC, Canada
===== Potential cat sitting on certain dates ===== Gardening experience an asset. Camper van stay available in summer. I am an Chinese Medicine Pratitioner and herbalist with a large herbal and food garden. I live on the amazingly beautiful ......
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Learn about organic farming methods in Oliver, BC, Canada
We are a certified organic family run farm located in Oliver, BC in the sunny south Okanagan valley. Although we need Workawayers help, we hope for an honest and cultural exchange, and for you to leave with a recommendation for others to come. Our ......
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Learn about permaculture in Vancouver Island, BC, Canada
Hello Workaways! A special update for you this July 13th, 2025: Our leased land has been for sale for over a year, putting us in a time of great uncertainty, but now it has sold! The new people have allowed us to stay and continue farming, so we a ......
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Winter activities- ski, sled, skate, hike in Salmon Arm BC, Canada
We are on 10 secluded acres surrounded by hiking trails and not far from skiing, disc golf, recreation centre, and town - just a short $2- bus ride to town, or 45min -1 hour walk Town always has music somewhere - coffee houses, karaoke, concerts, ......
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Join our family of four in beautiful Chilliwack, BC, Canada
We are a family of 5 and 1 cat living in Chilliwack, BC, Canada located just 1 hour away from Vancouver. Hi, I'm Host Dad, James, along with Enora(host Mom) and our 3 kids: London (15), Hunter (10) & Indiana (8). Also, Toulouse our cat whos more ......
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Join us and learn about animal care, self-sufficiency in Colwood BC, Canada
HI! We are looking for workaway volunteers with an up to date clear Criminal Records Check. The CRC you used to enter Canada is perfect. I need a screenshot please. Thank you for your understanding. 💜 My family of 2 boys, a young lady and I live ......
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Immerse into Canadian culture on the sunshine coast of Powell River, BC, Canada
I am a Horticulturist and a practitioner of Self-Sustainable living on my two acres land for 30 years. A founder and organizer of garden tour since 1997, I taught cooking and baking for many years. In order to provide my large gardens for fund ......
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Help with un-schooling family maintaining a food forest in town, Northern BC, Canada
* * * We are not on Vancouver Island anymore * * * Very far up Northern BC * in a land where boogers freeze * * * * * * We ask you commit to help three days (4hrs each day) each week . The rest of the time is yours while living with us full ......
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Join our fun, active family in Revelstoke, BC, Canada
We are a busy, fun loving family that lives in the beautiful mountain town of Revelstoke BC. We have two school aged kids (9 & 12), and spend our time cooking, playing sports, reading, traveling, and giving back to our community. Revelstoke is ......
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Help our family living on a hobby farm in Langley, British Columbia, Canada
We are a professional couple residing in Langley, British Columbia, Canada. Langley is the Horse Capital of BC. Our idyllic hobby farm consists of hay meadows, open pastures, woods, streams and much wildlife. Looking East you will see a commanding ......
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Help on our small ranch in beautiful Fort St. John, British Columbia, Canada
My husband & I have a cow/calf operation of mostly registered Red Angus cattle. We have 130 head to calve. Also we have 8 horses, 2 border collie dogs and 3 barn cats. Our small ranch is a half hour drive north of Fort St. John, in beautiful ......
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Join our friendly family and explore the serene natural beauty of Mayne Island BC, Canada
My husband and I, along with our 18-year-old son, live on beautiful Mayne Island, BC. We’ve hosted several Workawayers before, and each experience has been wonderful. We’re a friendly, easygoing family. Colin and I both work from home, and our son ......
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Dog and horse lovers welcome at our home in Bridge Lake, BC, Canada
We are currently seeking another friendly, winter loving, 🐶 and 🐴 skilled female to join us early January 2026- ideally if you could stay 6-8 weeks that would be amazing 🤩 We could be the missing piece to your puzzle or personal journey 🤷‍♀️ Please ......
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Help creating a little paradise on Vancouver Island, BC, Canada
Hey Folks! Welcome to our multi family community oriented project located in Black Creek on Vancouver Island. Black Creek is tucked away the North end of the Comox Valley. Between crystal clear streams, mountain lakes and wildflower meadows of ......
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Land stewardship and wild foraging on Vancouver Island, Canada
*Currently accepting applications for March - April 2026. Two month long stay, couples ideal but also open for awesome hard worker single. Please send us a message if this calls you :) * Greetings! We are a holistic and health conscious family, ......
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Help a family with the permaculture garden and big home in West Kelowna, Canada
We live in the beautiful Okanagan Valley and have a large permaculture garden, a pool, a large house that we are renovating, and yes, 2 boys 12 and 10-years-old!! We are looking for someone or a couple to be part of our family and help in any way, ......
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