Homestays, Volunteering & Working Holidays in British Columbia, Canada

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Enjoy the company of our dogs in the mountains near Golden, BC, Canada
We are a family of four and we live on a beautiful acreage on the Rocky Mountains. Our house is only 2 years old and is surrounded by forest and meadows, with mountains views all around. Our dogs Satya and Snoopy are 12 and 2 years old and pretty ......
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British Columbia, Canada

Learn about western horse riding and training and show cutting horses in Quesnel, British Columbia, Canada
My wife and I are retired teachers with extensive travel experience. Over the years we have raised our own Quarter horses for cutting horse events. As an amateur I now have time to train and show our own horses in cutting horse competitions. I train ......
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British Columbia, Canada

Stay with our farming family on Vancouver Island, Canada
We are a family of five who own a local vegetable farm on beautiful Vancouver Island. We love where we live & love to feed our community. With beautiful weather and passion for farming we have created a wonderful life in one of the most beautiful ......
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about 21 days ago

British Columbia, Canada

Looking for help with some outdoor projects on Denny Island, BC, Canada
We are on Denny Island, population appx. 120, in Heiltsuk Nation territory, the heart of the Great Bear Rainforest on Canada's wild west coast. You will have your own waterfront cabin (see spindriftpoint.com for photos), all the peace and quiet you ......
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British Columbia, Canada

Outdoor farm experience with a family in Horsefly, BC, Canada
Hi! We are a young family of 4, on a hobby farm of 114 acres. We have horses, sheep, chickens, 2 dogs and 2 cats. We use the horses for trail riding, as well as training a couple young ones. We will begin lambing out our current 9 Ewes at the end ......
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British Columbia, Canada

Be surrounded by nature and enjoy lending a hand with our beautiful gardens in Courtenay, BC, Canada
We are a family living close to the land on 9 acres nestled between a wild and active marsh, and forest lands. As your host, I value healthy and whole foods eating, both sourced from our garden and other local vendors. I am an avid gardener of food, ......
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British Columbia, Canada

Join our family and multicultural surrounding next to the lake in Madeira Park, Canada
Our property is nested in beautiful west coast of British Columbia. Close to the ocean and mountains, hikes, swimming. Just minutes away from the center of the town of Pender Harbour. Property is mostly treed and private, situated on high bank of ......
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British Columbia, Canada

Connect with nature and be part of meaningful projects in Black Creek, Canada
We are a group of four working professionals (25–35 years old, male and female) living in a peaceful homestead in Black Creek, Comox Valley. We lead an active and wholesome lifestyle and love the outdoors, creativity, and learning new ways of living ......
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British Columbia, Canada

Busy family life and cultural diversity of North Vancouver, Canada
*Ideallly looking for mid January until mid March* Very friendly Canadian family, welcoming you to come and stay with us. Mother is a busy surgeon, father a director. Our house is very open minded and loves welcoming different cultures. A nice room ......
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about 29 days ago

British Columbia, Canada

Volunteer in beautiful Thompson Valley, BC
We, Hans, and I are a semi-retired couple still living and helping on the farm. Our son Dominic and his wife Samantha with their two boys own the farm now. It's a cattle operation of 90+ cows and hay production. Our place is semi-remote, a beautiful ......
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British Columbia, Canada

Permaculture family farm looking for help in Denman Island, Canada
We are a small ambitious mixed farm with a diverse base: We run a well-established edible plant nursery, a sawmill and woodlot, large orchards, large annual gardens, chickens and geese, and we always have a few bigger development projects on the go. ......
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British Columbia, Canada

Learn how to create geodesic domes on Cortes Island, Canada
We have recently purchased 33 acres on the magical Island of Cortes. Nestled in a magical wooded forest we plan to build a series of geodesic domes that will be home to a healing retreat centre. We are looking to open the doors in the spring of 2027 ......
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British Columbia, Canada

Enjoy the peaceful outdoorsy community we have here in Egmont, Canada
I am recently widowed and live on 3+ acres in a small town on the Sunshine Coast, just north of Vancouver, BC. I have a large garden and property which needs manpower to restore. Work will involve pruning, weeding, digging and building new raised ......
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British Columbia, Canada

Animal lover for house/dog sitting on Bowen Island, BC, Canada
================== We have specific dates - we will divulge dates once we find a good match ================== Looking for a housesitter to take care of our Australian shepherd dog and 10 year old cat. And if it’s not horrible outside, a bit of ......
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British Columbia, Canada

Little permaculture farm in British Columbia, Canada
The farm is always expanding toward a more self-sufficient lifestyle, will put in a forest garden this year as well as a pond and new garden beds. They will also be lot of harvests, transformation, cheese making, bread, soaps, and caring for the ......
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British Columbia, Canada

Sustainable living and learning new skills in beautiful British Columbia, Gabriola, Canada
I live on Gabriola Island in BC, Canada. I am in my 70s. I live on a small corner lot with apple, pear, quince, and plum trees; many types of berry bushes, and flower and vegetable gardens. I have two small greenhouses, a sun room, and a seedling ......
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British Columbia, Canada

Off grid living on the Sunshine Coast of BC, Canada
Spend your summer on the Sunshine Coast of BC and help on our off grid island property. This is our summer property where we hope to spend more and more time. Our kids are in university and often visit with friends. We have a hypoallergenic cat ......
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British Columbia, Canada

Join a local family home on Haida Gwaii and explore the surroundings of Tlell, Canada
Hi there. Our four acre property on Haida Gwaii homes my husband and me in one house and my mother in another. We have a large garden and yard with several projects always on the go. We are empty nester professionals with many passion hobbies on the ......
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about 16 hours ago

British Columbia, Canada

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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British Columbia, Canada

Help us around our home in a quiet suburb of Vancouver, Canada
Hello ! My name is Ahnnalee . I have a large garden. I think it's beautiful but it is a challenge for one person alone. The area needs lots of maintenance and can be quite hard work. It would be great if someone could also help me with cooking, ......
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