Homestays, Volunteering & Working Holidays in British Columbia, Canada

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Join our small family in beautiful Shawinigan Lake, Vancouver Island, Canada
Our home is a small family run hobby farm on 2.5 acres in beautiful Shawnigan Lake on Vancouver Island, British Columbia. We have 3 horses (1 huge draft x, Hugo, & 2 adorabe miniature horses, Penny & Ziggy) our dog Ruby, farm cats, fruit trees, & a ......
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Family eco-village on a remote, rural off-grid island. BC, Canada
We have been building a sustainable, off-the-grid cob village for the past 25 years. My daughter, her 2 little dogs and kitten, and our free-range, organic chickens all seem to thrive here. I kinda like it, too. If you like to learn new ways and ......
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Join our family and explore the valley and surrounding area in Barriere BC, Canada
We are a family of five that likes to play outdoors and enjoy our beautiful valley. We lead a busy lifestyle during the week and we are looking for some help around the house and yard so that we can enjoy our weekends. We have a custom home on two ......
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Experience off grid living and help with horses and trail riding near Valemount British Columbia, Canada
My Name is Katy and I run guided horseback outfit near Valemount British Columbia Canada(Cowgirl Up Adventures). I run small guided trail rides in the Canadian Rockies. I am a certified riding instructor and teach english and western riding lessons. ......
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Experience small resort life while surrounded by stunning landscapes and waterfalls in Clearwater, BC, Canada
Our small family- owned and operated resort nestled in the heart of the Canadian wilderness, just 10km from the charming town of Clearwater, BC, Located on the Golden triangle between whistler and Jasper. we are at the entrance of the Wells Gray ......
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Learn to live sustainably near Kamloops, Canada
We are a family of four, our sons are 6 years old and almost 2.5 years old. Our 5 acre property is 30km outside of Kamloops, BC, beyond the Lac de Bois Grasslands. We purchased our land in 2017 and built our off grid, passive solar cabin to move ......
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Open garden charity project on Vancouver Island, BC, Canada
We are retired and live in southern Vancouver Island where we have a garden. One of our daughters and her family(husband, 2 kids and 2 dogs) live across the road. Our garden is to be exhibited in an “Open Garden” for charity in June. We need ......
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Experience daily family life off the grid in Nanaimo, Canada
++ Update++ We are full for 2025. Thank you for your interest. We are a retired couple who live off grid on an island south of Nanaimo, BC, with our two slightly neurotic cocker spaniel dogs. We have been married 42 years and live in a newly ......
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Living with our family in paradise Salt Spring Island, BC, Canada
We are a family of 5 living in paradise, beautiful Salt Spring Island! We live on 20 acres within walking distance of downtown Ganges. Our space is mostly forested and includes an orchard, large garden (food and pollinator), greenhouse, a ......
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Come join us on our self sustaining journey in Canim, Canada
Join Our Self-Sustaining Community in Mahood Falls We have a dream—and we need your help to bring it to life. Nestled in the beautiful Cariboo region, just south of Canim Lake in British Columbia, our 255-acre property is the perfect place to ......
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Outdoor experience learning about animals in Devine, BC, Canada
We are the type of farmers who love all animals and treat all sentient beings with respect and deep care. Farming is a huge community and social responsibility that we feel proud to take very seriously. As stewards of this precious land that ......
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Share our family life while being surrounded by wilderness in Lillooet, Canada
Family life here! My partner and I are in our mid 30s and parents to two young kids. One three year old and a baby. We make our home in the beautiful small town of Lillooet in unceded St'at'imc nation territory (in British Columbia). This gorgeous ......
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Explore the area and help with a variety of tasks in Chilanko Forks, Canada
Hi, I’m Colleen, the owner of this place in the chilcotin of British Columbia. The resort features three cabins and 12 Rv sites , shower house, fish cleaning station, 30 acres to explore. We also have an on - site bakery restaurant with gift ......
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Learn about self-sustainability near Kamloops, warm Central BC, Canada
Welcome: We are a 10 acre rural (within city limits) farm, and we are also in the Agricultural Land Reserve. We are nestled in a wide north south valley with the North Thompson River at our doorstep. The land is very rich and fertile as it has been ......
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Learn some local history in a wilderness paradise near Quatsino, BC, Canada
We own and live on a 10 acre ocean front property on Quatsino Sound on northern Vancouver Island. This is a small, quiet and peaceful boat access only community with lots of wildlife, clean fresh air and beautiful scenic views. There is access to ......
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Outdoor experience learning how to be self sufficient in the West Kootenays of British Columbia, Canada
We are a couple living on a small homestead, in SE British Columbia; we have been here since 1976. (48 years). We own 5.3 ha. (13 acres), most of which is forested; our homestead encompasses, a fenced, approximately 0.8 ha. (2 acres). We have a ......
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Experience an off grid camping opportunity in the picturesque Harrison Hot Springs BC Canada.
Hello, I'm a retired professional living in Harrison Hot Springs, nestled between picturesque lakes, mountains and the mighty Fraser River nearby. HHS BC is a great place for all kinds of outdoor activities and leisure. I live on a half acre lot a 2 ......
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Help our family with home DIY project in a small town near British Columbia, Canada
We are a loving family of 4 living in beautiful Revelstoke BC living in a prime location, just blocks from the main downtown. We are in the process of renovating our sweet heritage home. We enjoy exploring the natural environment surrounding our ......
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Enjoy a great arts community in the mountains of British Columbia, Canada
We are a semi-retired couple living on a country acreage 15 minutes' drive from Nelson, British Columbia. We enjoy meeting people from other countries and look forward to showing them around the area. Nelson is a small town with a large arts ......
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Join our family an hour from Vancouver, BC, Canada
We are a family of five living in the beautiful farmland of Greendale. We have two dogs and enjoy everything outdoors from camping to dirt biking or walks at the river just minutes away.
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