Homestays, Volunteering & Working Holidays in British Columbia, Canada

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Help us with gardening and landscaping at our permaculture hobby farm on Denman Island, Canada
We are Brad and Heather, a couple who moved to our 13 acre Denman property after 35 years in Vancouver. We like cooking, gardening, socializing with island friends, spending time with our animals, going for hikes. We've traveled in many places in ......
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British Columbia, Canada

Mountain living with a family in Chilliwack, Canada
Hello! We're a little family farm in the mountains behind Chilliwack. We're growing vegetables, raising hens, milking our cow, eating good food and working on projects, so many projects. We're a family of five, valuing time together, hard work, ......
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British Columbia, Canada

Join a home in transition on Vancouver Island, Canada
Hey all! Im a 38 year old living on vancouver island with his pup, Karen. Currently in transition stage in life as I prepare my house for sale and transition into a new period of life, yet still unclear of what that is looking likethroigh this ......
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about 2 days ago

British Columbia, Canada

Explore beautiful British Columbia and help with garden and household tasks in Surrey, Canada
Hello - my name is Evelyn and I live outside the beautiful West Coast city of Vancouver in British Columbia, Canada. I am a retired teacher and an avid gardener. I have travelled the world over many decades and I really enjoy meeting new people. I ......
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Help welcome with technology and gardening in Canada
I have recovered from my last knee replacement after having had 3other replacements. I need a person that can help with dirt digging, weeding and keeping up the yard. I very much enjoy learning about other cultures. Cooking ,sewing and dance are a ......
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British Columbia, Canada

Experience off-grid life in Coastal BC, Canada
Live, Work & Explore in Remote Desolation Sound Tucked away in the breathtaking coastal wilderness of Desolation Sound, BC, our family is seeking hands-on, hardworking Workawayers to help us with exciting projects this spring. We’re a ......
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British Columbia, Canada

Help us with home projects and looking after our Son in the mountain oasis of Valemount, BC, Canada
*immediate availability* Hello! We have lived in the beautiful, quiet, little mountain destination of Valemount, BC, and are excited to welcome workawayers to our home. I'm Annie, originally from the UK and came to Canada 13 years ago as a ......
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British Columbia, Canada

Experience life on an indigenous First Nations family ranch near Kamloops & Clinton, BC, Canada
Weytk (greetings)! We are a First Nations / Indigenous family located in the Interior of British Columbia. We are now booking for 2026. Please note I try to answer messages on the weekend when I am “off” work. 2026 is going to be filled with ......
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British Columbia, Canada

Active outdoor work and a comfortable, friendly home in beautiful Victoria, BC, Canada
Fall Workaway in Victoria, BC – Central Location, Active Work, Great Food We’re looking for up to three Workawayers to join us in Victoria, BC. Couples and friends travelling together are very welcome. Minimum age requirement is 25. Our home is ......
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British Columbia, Canada

Experience life in a rural community of Shawnigan Lake, BC, Canada
My husband and I live on 3/4 of an acre in Shawnigan Lake. We are an English speaking, non-smoking, retired couple. Rick worked at a local college in the IT department and I was an elementary school teacher. We have 2 large golden doodles and live ......
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British Columbia, Canada

Homesteading in the beautiful Fraser Canyon, BC, Canada
We are a community of 6x adults, four teenagers, 3 dogs, some cats and a bunch of friends coming and going. The garden is now well established and gives us amazing food most of the year, even the orchid might give some fruit this summer. Hosting ......
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British Columbia, Canada

Join me to create lasting memories in a comfortable and restful home in Sooke, Canada
My home is in Sooke BC. I work full time and have a 1 acre property with a lovely west coast contemporary home. My home is right near a good bus line from Victoria and near many great hiking trails and a 5 minute walk to the ocean. It's also right ......
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British Columbia, Canada

Mostly vegan host welcoming help with a large garden and yard in North Saanich, Canada
We're a couple in our late 60s and early 70s (but youthful in spirit) with a large garden and yard. We often need help with gardening - planting, weeding, landscaping, raking, etc. Suzanne is vegan and Kit is an omnivore but our meals are always ......
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about 11 days ago

British Columbia, Canada

Learn self sufficiency skills on a well established off grid homestead in SE British Columbia, Canada
We are a couple living on a homestead, on 5.3 ha. (13 acres) in SE British Columbia; we have been here since 1976. (50years). We have a large garden where we grow our vegetables, dry beans, soybeans, sunflowers, grains, and an orchard with many ......
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British Columbia, Canada

Come stay with a multigenerational family who love adventures in beautiful British Columbia, Canada
Hello! My name is Emmy. We have a busy household with an 18 year old transitioning into college in the fall, a 7 year old, my artist/retired mom, and our 4 year old, 3-legged Mexican rescue dog. I work full time as a Project Manager for Doctors of ......
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British Columbia, Canada

Stay in the Rocky Mountains of Golden, BC, Canada
We live 5 minutes out of Golden, BC in the Rocky Mountains. Our houses overlook the Columbia valley. Our 15-acre property is 5 minutes from the town of Golden. My small family includes myself, Meredith (mother), Soren (age 9) and Marin (age 7). We ......
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about 10 days ago

British Columbia, Canada

Help with our forest garden and heritage house in Abbotsford, Canada
In the months of April, May and June we will be occupied setting up a stained glass studio in our house, a lot of work in the garden and setting up additional garden beds and other small structures. We have established a large food garden and we may ......
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British Columbia, Canada

Help out on our small acreage on the Sunshine Coast, Canada
We live on a small forested acreage on the Sunshine Coast in BC. The ocean is a 20 minute walk away, there are trails everywhere, and it’s honestly a pretty beautiful place to spend some time. We have kayaks and paddleboards you’re welcome to use, ......
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British Columbia, Canada

Organic and permaculture gardening on our 2 acre farmlette and century-old home on Salt Spring Island, Canada
In spring there is quite a variety of work, transitioning out of inside jobs to getting the garden ready for another year including working with seedlings. The work can be heavy in spring, moving manure, tilling, prepping beds, etc. In fall it's ......
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British Columbia, Canada

Help with some garden projects at my home on Vancouver Island, BC, Canada
I am a middle-aged male with no kids or pets in a medium size house and yard. I work for the Government on a Coast Guard vessel but am currently on leave. I am often away from home for up to two weeks at a time. I have a fairly new 3 bedroom, three ......
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