Homestays, Volunteering & Working Holidays in British Columbia, Canada

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about 1 day ago

British Columbia, Canada

A touch of Zen in a multicultural family in Victoria, BC, Canada
After many years in education, I am focusing my attention on studying and practicing Buddhism. Hosting travellers from all over the world has had a great impact on our lives. Community living helps us grow and we have made connections through ......
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Join us at our retreat horse ranch in the mountains of BC, Canada
Retreat Ranch in Canadian Mountains, home to 28 horses. We are an retreat ranch facility located on beautiful 80 acres. We are looking for experienced, enthusiastic and positive workers to join us in looking after the horses, general ranch jobs, ......
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Help welcome with our organic garden in beautiful West Kootenays, British Columbia, Canada
Hello and Welcome. I am looking for help starting Sept., and thru the winter. Right now now, as it is still harvesting and planting and transplanting and weeding time here. Right now many things are in bloom, and as the weather is changing, some ......
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about 1 day ago

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Get to know the locals and learn about the indigenous people in Radium Hot Springs, Canada
A few important notes so there are no surprises: ✨ Our peak season runs from early July to early September. During this time, schedules are tight and days off are limited - we can usually only grant up to 2 days off at a time. ✨ The work is ......
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about 16 hours ago

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Experience wild beauty and enjoy the breathtaking scenery near North Vancouver Island, BC, Canada
WELCOME TO OUR LODGE Experience wild beauty and adventure in the Broughton Archipelago and Great Bear Rainforest. Our lodge is a small, family-owned and operated remote wilderness lodge located on Berry Island (off the northeast coast of ......
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Find yourself in paradise on a beautiful remote island off of the coast of British Columbia, Canada
We are looking for workaway couples or groups of friends for Fall / Winter 2026. Transportation provided from Campbell River, Vancouver Island. We happily find ourselves on a beautiful remote island off of the coast of British Columbia, Canada ......
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Learn about nature and explore the rain forest, beaches and mountains in Gibsons, BC, Canada
Hello Folks, I could use some help with a few tasks for about 2 weeks. My husband died a year ago and I need someone familiar with tools and equipment. I need the basement organized so it's easier to find things. I also need a mix of help both ......
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Coastal living with us and our lovely pups on the beautiful Sunshine Coast, Sechelt, Canada
MUST LOVE DOGS! Hello. We are a family of 3, with 3 small doggies living on 5 acres on the Sunshine Coast. We love the outdoors. We live close to the water and near many hiking trails. We're in Sechelt and 8 minutes drive from the centre of ......
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Classic coastal farmstead experience on Vancouver Island, Canada
Our little farmstead is located on beautiful Vancouver Island, surrounded by old cedar forests, yet a few minutes away from the village center. We currently have goats, chickens and ducks and gardens however our long term vision is to open a ......
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Come stay with our family on our beautiful homestead in the amazing Okanagan, BC, Canada
We welcomed a new baby to our family in July, so are looking for a female workawayer to help in the home with the children, and help with cooking and around the home. We are a young family who live just outside Armstrong, BC. We moved here from ......
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Rural family on a small acreage in Golden, BC, Canada
**House sitter needed for Nov 19-22 ** We are traveling for our sons hockey November 19-22 and are looking for someone to come stay with our dog, cats and chickens! You can come earlier and stay longer! Our airbnb is empty so we offer. your own ......
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about 2 days ago

British Columbia, Canada

Enjoy sunrises and ocean views, join a retired couple on Vancouver Island, Canada
========== We are really excited for this opportunity for cultural Exchange. We have traveled quite extensively and taken cooking classes in many different countries and look forward to sharing our experiences. We love meeting new people from new ......
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Help bring a little paradise to life on Vancouver Island, BC , Canada
*Winter Housesitting Update* December 30, 2026–April 30, 2027 · Black Creek, Vancouver Island We’re looking for a caring, dependable person or couple to make our home their own this winter while we’re away. This is a little different from our ......
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Learn new skills and have fun in nature helping on our farm in Ladysmith, BC, Canada
Come and join us. We are an older couple with 2 Jack Russel terriers.With the mild weather on south/central Vancouver Island, we live an ideal farming lifestyle. We usually have the option of either your own room or a travel trailer close to the ......
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about 3 days ago

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Join us in the outdoors on Gambier Island, BC, Canada
I live on an 8-acre homestead on Gambier Island - a boat-access-only island (served by regular passenger ferry service) just outside of Vancouver, British Columbia. The property has a large lavender garden (~300 plants!), 2 large vegetable gardens, ......
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about 6 hours ago
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Help take care of horses and various tasks around the farm in North Okanagan, BC, Canada
Located in the beautiful North Okanagan, the property is a peaceful oasis away from the busy urban lifestyle. The local area boasts some incredible lakes, views, ski hills and ample outdoor activities.
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Volunteer and help with a rural location in Powell River, North of Vancouver, Canada
I have 13 acres on the beautiful sunshine coast in Powell River. I am 90 km and two ferry rides north of Vancouver. My home was the first geodesic dome built in B.C. The property has two ponds and one is stocked with trout. I am close to a sandy ......
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about 2 days ago

British Columbia, Canada

Share family life in our home and enjoy the surroundings in breathtaking Vancouver, Canada
We are a family home looking for help around the house and garden, a home project and at times sitting for our 10-year-old twins. Help includes laundry, light cleaning, and cooking. Gardening and yardwork would also be appreciated. We are ......
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about 7 hours ago

British Columbia, Canada

Learn about forestry and wildlife in Maple Ridge, Canada
We have three kids and a grandchild between us. We own an acreage that has a pond, creek, old growth trees, specimen trees throughout... there's wildlife : bob cats, bears, deer and a multitude of birds. Daily Life & Cultural Exchange We enjoy ......
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Living like the oldtimers on a homestead on the side of a mountain in Argenta, BC, Canada
Welcome! We live in Argenta, which is a friendly place of about 100 people — Quakers, hippies & just folks — at the northern tip of Kootenay Lake, in southeastern British Columbia. Argenta is too small to be a village, so we call it a "community". ......
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